A GAA club in Co Cork has been told to halt construction of a rock wall which could put neighbouring residential and retail properties at increased risk of flooding. Cork County Council has directed Glanmire GAA Football Club to immediately stop building the embankment.
The club is anxious to prevent further flood debris damaging its pitches. However, the local authority fears the GAA works could put nearby homes and commercial properties at increased risk of flooding.
Over the past week the club has installed a boulder wall, felled a number of trees on the riverbank, and is removing up to a dozen fallen trees from the river…..
Irish Examiner, 27/09/12. Read the article. ‘GAA club told to halt building wall over flood fears’
