Calls for a monument to honour former Cork dockers is being sought ahead of the Port of Cork’s move to Ringaskiddy (see related story) in lower Cork Harbour.

Sinn Féin councillor Kenneth Collins has submitted a motion calling on Cork City Council to erect a sculpture or a statue “in recognition for the contribution made to the Cork economy by the Cork dockers”.

Speaking to The Echo Mr Collins said Cork dockers had a “major part” to play in terms of their contribution to the local economy.

“Obviously the Port of Cork is moving out to Ringaskiddy and Kennedy Quay and Horgan's Quay, the bonded warehouses were a hive of activity for generations with dockers down there working.

EchoLive reports more on the dockers and recollection of the old 'banana boats'. 

#FerryNews - Scottish ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) wants the Ardrossan to Brodick,Arran service to relocate to Troon during harbour upgrades, the Herald can exclusively reveal.

But stakeholders on the Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce are keen to see the ferry stay put, even when work is being carried out – with other locals saying that any move to Troon sets a dangerous precedent.

And at the height of the ‘Save Our Ferry’ campaign last year, the MV Isle of Arran struck the sea wall at Troon Harbour whilst attempting to seek refuge.

That put a huge dent in the ‘Choose Troon’ campaign from the businesses in the town and the port owners, ABP, Associated British Ports.

To read more on this development, click here and for related story on Calmac's ageing fleet