Teenagers and children in the west Clare resort of Kilkee were yesterday celebrating the return of public diving boards to the resort.
The boards were removed by Clare County Council a month ago, with no consultation with locals. The authority cited health and safety concerns.
Tom Byrne, local architect and leader of a 3,000-strong Facebook campaign for the restoration, was one of the first to dive from the boards yesterday. An assessment by Irish Water Safety found the boards were fit for purpose.
