Cork County Council shuts road after several sinkholes appear

The council has closed the road in east Cork to traffic, apart from local access
Cork County Council shuts road after several sinkholes appear

The sinkhole was discovered on the Leamlara to Glanmire road in east Cork. Picture: Dave Mulcahy/TikTok

The appearance in east Cork roads of several sinkholes has prompted renewed calls for increased Government funding for road repairs in the region.

One sinkhole was discovered on the Leamlara to Glanmire road over the weekend by local agricultural contractor Dave Mulcahy.

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