Marina pros/cons must be debated

Damien Enright says ‘facts’ on both sides are inconclusive

THERE is confusion in the pretty village of Courtmacsherry, in west Cork, about a plan for a 196-boat marina put forward by a group of investors, some local, some not. There are those passionately for it and those vehemently against. I am neither. My house does not overview it; I have no personal axe to grind.

Having written two books and reams of articles about the beauty of the village and the bay, its social life and ecology, I am concerned that the proposed development should not half pluck the goose that laid the golden egg of such magnificence. But to what extent the goose — the beauty and character of this unique village — is to be plucked, if at all, I cannot make a judgment until I am properly informed.