Coastal Erosion in Portrane

Sleepy

While it's been ongoing for a number of years now, the coastal erosion in Portrane is approaching crisis point for some local families at this stage. The video posted by one of those affected to Facebook the other day is terrifying:

https://www.facebook.com/jelliers/posts/10155226406252478?pnref=story

The local community are attempting to get support from Fingal County Council but the wheels are moving far too slowly, see the post below from Cllr Adrian Henchy for details:

https://www.facebook.com/cllradrianhenchy/posts/1407423866036473

If anyone from the area couldn't make the meeting last night, if you drop a mail to portraneduneprotection@gmail.com they'll let you know how you can help.

T-Maxx

Sometimes houses should simply not be built where it's not suitable.

stimpson

T-Maxx wrote: »

Sometimes houses should simply not be built where it's not suitable.

I used to spend a bit of time in Portrane in the late 90s. I saw a video during the week of the sea about 6 feet from the chipper. It was probably about 150-200 feet from what I remember. Mad stuff.

Wishbone Ash

While people are saying FCC are slow to act, it's not that simple. In other parts of the country, preventing coastal erosion by depositing large boulders and other methods has only resulted in the erosion moving elswhere. I'm pretty sure that's what's in the minds of the council.