Council removes rat-ridden trawler from scenic Waterford pier

Boat at Tinabinna pier had become badly deteriorated and a target for fly-tippers, many of whom would arrive in the dead of night with bags of domestic refuse

The abandoned trawler at Tinabinna pier in Waterford.

Waterford City and County Council has removed an abandoned trawler from a scenic pier-side location where it had been berthed for over 20 years.

The short pier, at Tinabinna, some 60m from Youghal bridge, offers a panoramic view of the Blackwater estuary and is a popular spot for tourists attracted to the view, as well as being a popular fishing spot.