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Rock Walls Rejected Near Union Hall | Cork News
A waterfront property near Union Hall faced a major setback when authorities rejected its massive rock walls—despite the owners’ claims they were essential for coastal protection. The planning commission and county council both sided with environmental and aesthetic concerns, citing insufficient evidence of ecological damage or landslide risk, plus a lack of alignment with the county’s preferred gentler engineering. One inspector noted the lower wall extended beyond property lines and altered the coastline’s natural look. Though owners offered native plantings and argued the walls were above…
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