Irish fishers vow to protest as Russia tests missiles off Cork coast

The Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation (ISWFPO) confirmed last night it will seek to disrupt the exercises "to prevent catastrophic environmental damage". Picture: Larry Cummins

Fishers are planning to press ahead with a peaceful protest off the Cork coast next month as Russia attempts to carry out armed military exercises there.

Amid warnings from the Government that they should not put their lives at risk, the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation (ISWFPO) confirmed last night it will seek to disrupt the exercises "to prevent catastrophic environmental damage".