€350,000 tulip sculptures in Youghal will have to be dismantled

Twelve tulip-shaped umbrella sculptures installed on the quayside at a cost of €350,000 in Youghal will have to be dismantled and permanently removed due to severe weather damage.

The architectural installations were erected at Nealon’s Quay car park in Youghal over four years ago.

However, the spine structures supporting the canvas material were twisted “beyond repair”, according to a Cork County Council official.