Multi Million Euro Investment In Facility Centres For Water Based Activities At Two Locations In Cork

Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:38

The new facilities at Claycastle, Youghal and Garrylucas Beach, Ballinspittle will see changing and showering facilities constructed

A new 20 million euro project will see changing and showering facilities built at 22 beaches around the country including two here in Cork

The facilities at Claycastle, Youghal and Garrylucas Beach, Ballinspittle will also include lockers for personal belongings as well as induction areas for water sports.

The investment scheme will support the local economy and the outdoor activity sector by significantly enhancing the overall visitor experience at these locations along with providing new business opportunities in local communities and allowing for the extension of the tourism season beyond the traditional summer months.

Fiona Monaghan from Failte Ireland says there will be a small fee for the use of hot showers:

"There will be a nominal fee for what we would call the high end element, so if you decide you do want to have a hot shower, there will be a nominal fee, but that only goes towards the upkeep and maintenance of the building, which will be built by the local authorities and they are committing to maintaining them"