Cork's Atlantic Pond 'looks like a nightmare' after suspected pollution

An investigation has been launched into a suspected pollution incident in Cork city’s Atlantic Pond, which is an important breeding ground for grey herons.

Officials said they will investigate the latest incident at the popular amenity area on the city’s Marina and in the shadow of the revamped Páirc Uí Chaoimh, after several councillors reported concerns about a serious deterioration in its water quality and vegetation.

Fianna Fáil councillor Tim Brosnan said it looked as if the area had been “poisoned”.