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.
East Cork beauty spot blighted by anti-social behaviour

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.

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