Anglers outraged as fresh pollution hits Cork’s River Blackwater after 50,000 fish killed

Fresh pollution has hit Cork’s River Blackwater near Fermoy, leaving anglers furious as the cause of Ireland’s biggest fish kill remains unknown

The latest leak into the Rive Blackwater was spotted just downstream of Fermoy Bridge on Thursday evening. Locals  said the stench was horrendous. File Picture: Larry Cummins

Further pollution has hit the River Blackwater in Co Cork, angering anglers who are furious that the cause of a fish kill at the beginning of the month, which killed up to 50,000 fish, still hasn’t been identified.

The latest leak into the river was spotted just downstream of Fermoy Bridge on Thursday evening. It was filmed by locals who said the stench was horrendous.