Dursey cable car to close for months

Dursey Island Cable Car will be closed for several months, it was confirmed this week.

Cork County Council made the announcement on Monday that it will be necessary to pause the cable car service from 1 April in order to facilitate the essential works.

The cable car service is expected to resume in November 2022 following completion of the works and the renewal of consents from the Commission for Railways Regulation to operate the cable car.

It comes as a recent structural review of the infrastructure of the cable car was undertaken and highlighted some essential works that must be carried out in the short term.

A statement from Cork County Council said these works are “deemed essential” for the cable car to continue in service.

“The works relate to the towers which suffered during recent adverse weather events including Storm Barra in December 2021. Cork County Council has been informed that considering their age, condition and likely future exposure to strong winds, these towers must now be reinforced or replaced,” said the statement.

The statement also said: “Regrettably, it will not be possible for the cable car to continue in service while these structural works are carried out.”

Information is being communicated to residents and land users on Dursey Island and Cork County Council said it is committed to keeping both residents and visitors updated on the progress of these essential works.