East Cork beauty spot blighted by anti-social behaviour

Locals described "marauding youths" starting bonfires around the beach, stealing gas canisters from local homes, and leaving piles of litter behind.

The blighted landscape at Ardnahinch in East Cork, following anti-social behaviour by a gang of youths last Monday.

One of East Cork's most beautiful amenities has been blighted by anti-social behaviour in recent days, with bonfires threatening wildlife and causing mayhem for local people.

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating reports of trespassing on a premises in the Ardnahinch area of Shanagarry around 1am on Monday morning, but locals in the area say it is merely a symptom of a larger problem blighting the popular day-tripping spot.