At the Cork County Council Western Divisional meeting of Monday 17th of July, held in Clonakilty, the frustration in the chamber was palpable. Councillor Paul Hayes (Independent) first raised the matter of the Shannonvale Sewage Flood, stating that the Read more
Shannonvale News
Further Delays Cause Outrage in Shannonvale
Once again, the people of Shannonvale find themselves both frustrated and insulted by inaction and lack of transparency from the Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water). This year marks the 26th year that local residents have appealed for a solution Read more
No Change Yet But Hope On The Horizon
While the residents of Shannonvale, Clonakilty, are still deprived of a public recreation area, due to the environmental and health disaster that is the West Cork Sewage Flood, there have been some glimmers of hope for the community of Read more
Press Release from Holly Cairns T.D. & Cllr. Paul Hayes
Holly Cairns TD and Councillor Paul Hayes seek clarification on disgraceful situation for Shannonvale residents
Holly Cairns, Cork South West TD, and Councillor Paul Hayes, Skibbereen – West Cork Electoral Area, are seeking clarification on the situation of an Read more
Progress on West Cork Sewage Flood, But Locals Skeptical
Public Representatives Visit Site of Sewage Flood
Following contact with local residents of Shannonvale, Clonakilty, West Cork TD Holly Cairns (Social Democrats) visited the village park today to see the state of the sewage leak in-person. Also joining the community delegation present was Cllr. Paul Hayes Read more
West Cork’s 20+ Year Sewage Flood Goes Viral
Following on from plans discussed at a residents’ meeting earlier in the month, one of the first tasks of the Shannonvale Sewage Flood action group, has been to raise awareness of the scandal in the wider media. With Read more
West Cork Community Decides To Take Action
The banks of the River Argideen tonight played host to a forum for the airing of the substantial grievances of the residents of Shannonvale, Clonakilty. The particular issues of potentially lethal traffic speeds and an outrageous environmental disaster, have Read more
Councillor suggests contracts “changed” without knowledge
In a shocking revelation, Cork County Council member Cllr John O’Sullivan (Fine Gael) has stated on Twitter that a contract to which he had put his name, has been changed without his knowledge or consent.
A malfunctioning, overflowing septic Read more
“Does no one get it?” asks councillor
The issue of Shannonvale’s sewage leak is raised once again at Cork County Council’s Western Committee meeting. Cllrs Joe Carroll (Fianna Fáil) and Christopher O’Sullivan (Fianna Fáil) are both quoted, speaking on this threat to public health and the Read more