Works to protect Rosslare coastline could cause long-term issues – ‘if we put in rock armour it will end up destroying what’s left of the beach’

While the announcement that €600,000 in funding Is to be allocated to carry out coastal protection works in Rosslare Strand was welcomed by all those with a vested interest, there remains concerns that these emergency works will cause further problems at a later date. Having spent time at Kelly’s Hotel and witnessed the issues Bill Kelly and his staff are facing as the land around the property rapidly disappears, Councillor Lisa McDonald has called upon the Office of Public Works (OPW) to...