Cork councillor says Pokémon Go’s use of local memorials shows lack of ‘respect’
A local councillor and historian has said that the Pokémon Go phenomenon is being disrespectful to important monuments in Cork that pay tribute to the dead, .
The wildly popular Pokémon Go phone app has attracted thousands of Cork fans and millions worldwide, but concerns have been raised about the game’s use of real-world locations as players are encouraged to flock to monuments and memorials in order to capture Pokémon and restock items.
