Two residents arrested at Irish Water protest in Cork

Two residents of a housing estate in Glanmire, Co Cork who engaged in an Irish Water protest were arrested on Friday morning as demonstrations of this nature continue apace in the city and county.

A stand-off took place between campaigners and Irish Water staff. Two arrests were made at Brook Lodge housing estate as residents and anti-water charges campaigners blocked access to the entrance.

It is the latest in a series of protests in Cork with residents in Bishopstown also holding similar demonstrations in recent weeks.

Residents in Leesdale Estate on the southside of Cork city prevented Irish Water workers from installing meters on site on August 6th.

Irish Water made an attempt to install meters in Leesdale on the date in question but their efforts were in vain because of the protests. Residents say they will continue to mount their blockade for as long as it’s required.

Similar protests have been held at Curraheen Estate in Bishopstown in recent weeks.