Upgrade of Youghal's lighthouse among 20 projects to get funding 

Dredging of Ballycotton harbour, and upgrades to piers in Courtmacsherry and Schull to be funded under scheme designed to upgrade and develop Ireland’s publicly owned coastal and marine infrastructure

Youghal Lighthouse has been allocated €52,000 for upgrade and improvement works.

Marine projects across Cork have received a funding boost with more than €6m earmarked for 20 projects, including an overhaul of Youghal's lighthouse, dredging of Ballycotton harbour, and upgrades to piers in Courtmacsherry and Schull.

The funding, which comes from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve funds, was announced as part of the Brexit Investment in Public Marine Infrastructure scheme, which is designed to support economic sectors, businesses and local communities affected by Brexit.