'More people will drown there unless it is made safe': Cork community affected by broken weir speaks out

The families of local heroes who risked, and tragically lost, lives to save others in a treacherous part of the river Lee now demand that a broken weir is fixed, as a priority, to save others.

The damaged weir at Ballincollig Regional Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

As Linda Geasley’s brother collapsed to the floor howling in horror, she knew that their brother Bernard was gone.

He had disappeared into the river in seconds after jumping in to save his older brother who had slipped in while fishing.