Councillors urge remedial works at east Cork beaches

A partly-closed car park, child safety risks, unauthorised tents pitched on a playground and restricted access to the beach all made for a disappointing time for sunseekers at three seaside locations in east Cork.

Record crowds availed of bank holiday blue skies to converge on Garryvoe, Youghal, and Ballybrannigan beaches. But councillors, at a meeting last week, called for remedial action to deal with a number of problems.

East Cork Municipal District chairman, Fine Gael councillor Michael Hegarty, complained record crowds found over 50% of Garryvoe car park closed off. The area is undergoing repairs following April storm damage.