Ireland's Most Vulnerable Coasts Revealed | Belfast News

Ireland’s first nationwide coastal vulnerability map reveals Mayo as the most at-risk region, with over 20,000 Dubliners and nearly 10,000 in Galway living perilously close to high-exposure zones — including Sandymount and Clontarf. While Cork’s rocky shores offer some protection, spots like Castletownbere remain vulnerable. Alarmingly, 1,700 cultural heritage sites — from ancient forts to burial grounds — face inundation, especially along the west coast. Yet nature holds hope: sand dunes and saltmarshes act as vital buffers, urging policymakers to prioritize restoring these natural defenses against rising seas and storms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff88e2a5f86680de