Fears lack of litter bins will destroy Cork Harbour beauty spot

An aerial view of the recently-opened Haulbowline Amenity Park in Cork Harbour. Concerns have been raised about rubbish accumulating at the park due to a lack of provided bins. Picture David Jones Naval Service 

Concerns have been raised that a recently-opened beauty spot in Cork Harbour will become inundated with rubbish because Cork County Council will not put litter bins into it.

County councillors representing the Cobh Municipal District, which overseas Haulbowline Island, have expressed concern that many people are dumping waste, including dog waste, at the so-called People’s Park and in the adjoining harbour.