‘A bridge too far’ as walkway set to lose shake

Heritage campaigners have called for an engineering rethink following confirmation that repairs to Cork’s iconic Shakey bridge will dampen its signature shake.

The National Conservation and Heritage Group expressed delight that funding has been secured to repair Daly’s Bridge — the city’s only suspension bridge — which earned its nickname from its wobble.

However, spokesman Mick Murphy said dampening its shake would be akin to installing a battery in the landmark Shandon clock.