Cork Harbour oil spill sparks environmental investigation

The gas oil had leaked from a small gauge pipe onto a marshy area below it and subsequently leaked into Cork Harbour. Picture: David Creedon

An investigation is underway following a spill of gas oil into Cork Harbour on Monday morning which has caused a “strong odour” in the area since.

The spill occurred at the Irving Oil refinery in Whitegate, with members of the public being advised not to use the shoreline in the surrounding area until the clean-up has been completed.