'Fair play to them' - Tipp locals praised for working together to protect environment

Local councillor for the Tipperary/Cahir/Cashel Municipal District Liam Browne has praised locals and council workers alike for their hard work and dedication when it came to safeguarding and protecting the environment for river's trout and salmon population.

In a post on Facebook, Councillor Browne posted a picture of the area with the caption:

"I have to say I love a positive story and a positive outcome, and think we should be giving credit where it is due, for example in a case like this.

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"Just over a fortnight ago, Robert O Keeffe from the Cashel/Golden/Tipperary anglers, contacted me to ask about removing trees which had fallen into the River Suir at Ballygriffen in Golden.

"The anglers concern was that the blocked bridge would cause problems for the trout and salmon populations in the River as they wouldn't be able to get back to spawning grounds. And excellent contribution on their behalf to environmental protection.

"So we brought this to the council, and although it was a tough and even dangerous job to tackle, the council workers were able to finally complete the work this weekend, and the Bridge is fully cleared, with other vegetation cut back to ensure the problem shouldn't re arise.

"Some will say 'sure that's their job'...but it's a timely reminder to the huge amount of work the council staff get asked to do, in all weathers and conditions, and they do their best to get through it as best they can. So fair play to them.

"And hopefully the anglers can enjoy the river for years to come because of their work. Fair play to Jack O Sullivan and his team."