Major development works are planned for the 200-year-old Howth harbour that would help it withstand violent weather conditions in a future storm event. The historic east pier, a favourite with walkers and tourists, suffers from dangerous “over-topping” of waves. The plans would see reinforcement where the sloping upper pier meets the sea, as well as the addition of a walkway, making it safer for pedestrian use. The first major development project at the harbour since 1982 will also feature works to the middle pier with the provision of an additional 120m of trawler berths. However, increasingly adverse weather and rising sea levels have placed more urgency on protecting Howth’s east pier.

Source: The Irish Times January 18, 2018 00:56 UTC