Hundreds protest against ongoing admissions restrictions at Bantry General Hospital

The inclement weather was no barrier for hundreds of locals in Bantry, who protested the lack of service at their local hospital earlier today

People protesting against the closing of the Acute Medical Assessment Unit at Bantry General Hospital walking up Bridge St to the Hospital. Picture: Dan Linehan

More than 400 people braced the rain to protest about the ongoing restrictions to admissions at Bantry General Hospital.

The 1pm protest on The Square in Bantry was organised by local health campaigner Jerry Harrington.