Investigation into dumping of cars in River Blackwater

Illegally dumped cars in the River Blackwater, Co Waterford, between the village of Cappoquin and the historic Dromana Bridge, last week. Picture: Dan MacCarthy

Waterford City and County Council is investigating the discovery of as many as 10 abandoned cars on a beauty spot on the banks of the River Blackwater.

The grim find was made by Irish Examiner journalist Dan MacCarthy during the course of a kayaking trip on the river, near Cappoquin, last week.