Anti-social behaviour concerns to influence location of first East Cork skatepark

Councillors have highlighted concerns about intimidation and late-night gatherings at playgrounds in Youghal and Midleton

Independent councillor Mary Linehan-Foley raised the issue after requesting an update on site selection for the skatepark in her hometown. File picture: Noel Sweeney

Increasing anti-social behaviour by gangs of youths will be taken into account when choosing the location for the first skatepark to serve the East Cork region.

County council officials are currently looking at suitable sites in the Youghal area and have said they will take on board concerns raised by councillors about gangs of youths increasingly congregating in some playgrounds in the region at night and intimidating local residents.