Defiant residents block installation of water meters in two Cork estates

Irish Water met with stiff resistance in Cork yesterday as defiant residents blocked meter installation in two estates.

Anti-water charges protestors joined residents of Curraheen Estate on the southside of the city and of Ard Cashel estate in Watergrasshill, on the northern outskirts, to block contractors from entering their estates.

Residents of Curraheen Estate said they wanted to send a strong message to Irish Water and the Government that opposition to charges is as strong as ever.