Youghal Tourism boosted by safeguards to towns water.

Traders in Youghal say they are confident that tourism in the town is set to get back on track following the next stages in safeguarding the town's water.

Irish water signed the contract earlier this week for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant for the East Cork town which will prevent the discharge of untreated sewage entering into the sea. 

They say the lack of such a plant and the loss of the Blue Flag had a negative impact on some businesses in the area.

12.5 million euro is to be invested in the plant which is part of the Youghal Main Drainage Scheme. 

Speaking to RedFM News, Chairman of 'Youghal for All' Jimmy Flanagan says things are looking up:

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