New all-terrain beach wheelchair arrives at Redbarn in Youghal

Scarlett Beecher, Castlelyons, with Mum and Dad, Noel and Susan Beecher at the launch of a beach wheelchair for Redbarn Beach in Youghal. Picture: John Hennessy

An all-terrain wheelchair will become a common sight on Redbarn Beach in Youghal as the service has now been put into operation.

The wheelchair, the first of its kind in East Cork, will help people living with disabilities enjoy both the sandy shoreline and the waters of the beach.