Concern that metal bench in Limerick river could cause serious injury
A METAL bench in the river Shannon near the University of Limerick is causing concerns among the community who swim in the area as “it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured off it”.
The metal bench near what is commonly known as UL or Kilmurry Beach sticks slightly out of the water and poses a threat to wildlife, people and pets who use the popular swimming location as it is barely visible.
Donagh Collins who uses the area regularly says the swimming spot is the “only swimming location left with the condition of Corbally Baths”.
“It has been there for three years and, unfortunately, people have just come to deal with it.
“It is only a matter of time before a child runs into the water and gets seriously injured on it,” he said.
According to Donagh, a few regular walkers of the area and himself have tried to remove the bench in the past but had no success.
Limerick City and County Council has been contacted for comment.