Iconic Cork cathedral gets security to combat on-site drug abuse

One of Cork’s most important places of worship has been forced to beef up security to combat open drug dealing and drug abuse on its grounds.

The city’s iconic St Fin Barre’s Cathedral now has to find up to €30,000 to fund the security upgrades.

Dean of Cork, the Very Reverend Nigel Dunne, called last night for an increased garda presence in the area following a surge in anti-social behaviour.