Cork Anti-Pylon Campaign

Cork Harbour, Eire, has one of the highest concentration of powerlines in the country. Despite this, and despite the existence of more suitable alternative proposals, ESB plan to build a 23 km long pylon project from Aghada to Raffeen, destroying acres of countryside. Local residents have been campaigning against the proposals since 1994, and during this time ESB have consistently lied about the potential impact of the project, and about the feasibility of alternatives, willfully misleading the public. Cork Anti-Pylon Group recently lost a High Court battle with ESB on a legal technicality as the judge ruled that as ESB had already begun work they should be allowed to continue!

There are 54 sites where ESB plan to erect pylons, and locals aim to physically stop the work being carried out. Two camps have been set up on the route, with tree-houses, tunnels, lock-ons and communal benders. It’s likely that work will begin sometime in the new year so campers are busily strengthening defences. More activists are really welcome to come over, build defences, occupy sites, and enjoy the new year in beautiful County Cork,

For directions and current info, tel: (00353) 879 806401 (mobile). For campaign info, see www.cobhonline.com/nomorepylons