Blarney riverbank to be repaired

A €240,000 plan to repair a 100m section of riverbank next to Mill Pond on a 'pristine' tributary of the River Lee has been approved

The area of the River Martin near Blarney which is earmarked for riverbank works to reinstate a looped riverside walkway.

A €240,000 plan to repair some riverbank on a pristine tributary of the River Lee has been approved.

The Green Party has warned, however, that steps must be taken to protect the River Martin during the works, which have been designed to help reinstate a looped riverside walkway.