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, writes Kevin O'Neill of the Evening Echo.

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.