Cork fort has become party central at weekends, say locals

James Fort in Kinsale has become a popular spot for young people at weekends, with locals reporting parties, drinking, vandalism and intimidation 

James Fort in Kinsale, Co Cork, which has apparently become a magnet for parties at weekends.

Large gangs of teenagers from Cork City are holding drinking parties at a historic coastal fort in Co Cork, verbally abusing locals and allegedly vandalising parts of the structure.

The allegations have been made by county councillors, who have expressed concern about the influx of youngsters, especially at the weekends, and are seeking ways to protect the fort in Kinsale.