Council plans major survey on coastal erosion

Cork County Mayor Mary Linehan-Foley has highlighted the need to tackle the coastal erosion in East Cork which goes from Claycastle beach to Pilmore beach and behind the new section of boardwalk as seen here in Redbarn. Picture Dan Linehan

A major survey on coastal erosion is expected to get underway this year in the country's largest county, which will involve the deployment of drones hi-tech radar.

Cork County Council is in talks with a third level institution to help it undertake the comprehensive survey which, when completed, will be analysed to identify areas in need of priority attention.