Teens abandon drink, drugs, and tents after beach party

Environmentalists have reacted angrily after teenagers partied with beer and drugs on a stretch of protected coastline before abandoning tents, rubbish, and used toilet paper.

Amid scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of a music festival, tents, sleeping bags, and items of clothing were found abandoned across the sensitive dunes area on Ardnahinch beach in east Cork after the weekend party.

Several campfires had been lit, dozens of beer cans and bottles were scattered about, and piles of human faeces were visible nearby, close to yards of dumped, used toilet paper. An empty plastic bag with a cannabis symbol was also found.