Cobh bandstand and Youghal Clock Gate Tower 'need urgent attention'

East Cork municipal meetings hear that iconic landmarks are in state of disrepair and that maintenance must be stepped up 

Cobh Municipal District Council heard that the interior of the bandstand seems to be crumbling and needs to be addressed, especially at this time of the year when bands perform there for visitors. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Two iconic and historic structures in Co Cork that feature on postcards and artist backdrops need urgent attention after falling into noticeable disrepair, it has been claimed.

One is the Youghal Clock Gate Tower, built in 1777, and the other is the Victorian-era bandstand in John Fitzgerald Memorial Park on the promenade in Cobh.