Pollution blamed for huge fish kill in Cork

Pollution appears to be the cause of a major fish kill on a river outside Cork City over the weekend. About 700 fish were killed over a 2km stretch of the Curraheen River, near the municipal park known as Murphy’s Farm.

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) said yesterday initial investigations “indicate pollution as the cause of mortality”.

Mick Finn, an Independent Cork City councillor said the fishkill was very upsetting for those who came upon it. The river is boarded by a popular walkway and is also home to sports facilities.