New Cork build puts stop to off-duty sailors sleeping on ships

Two Naval inflatables taking part in exercises in Cork harbour near their base in Haulbowline, Cork. Picture Dan LInehan

Work will start next year on building a new accommodation block at the naval service headquarters in Haulbowline Island, Cork, with the aim of bringing an end to the regular occurrence of up to 80 sailors sleeping on ships on their days off.