Cork water charge protester calls off hunger strike

The young man who called off his anti water charges hunger strike last night has pledged to devote his energy to fighting the tax in an organised manner.

Gary Coleman, 28, from Southern Road in Cork, called off his one-man protest outside Cork’s City Hall at 4.30pm but remained outside the building until 10pm to thank supporters.

He said he felt drained after the 48-hour hunger strike but happy his stance raised awareness about the issue.