Old mill faces an uncertain future

THE proposed delisting of the River Sullane millrace by the town council in Macroom, Co Cork, raises fears for the future for another structure of local historical and heritage interest.

The lovely canal, which was a haven for brown trout, drove the great millwheel in Waltons Mill at Massytown.

The millrace was along the west boundary of the public park from Creedon’s GAA grounds into the town, across the main Cork/Killarney road and along the main street where fish could be seen darting inside the canal.