Carnsore Point facts for kids
Carnsore Point (called Carn tSóir or Ceann an Chairn in Irish) is a special piece of land that sticks out into the sea. You can find it in the very southeast corner of County Wexford, Ireland. This point marks the southern edge of the Irish Sea and is on the western side of St George's Channel.
Long ago, around 200 AD, a famous mapmaker named Ptolemy wrote about a place called Hieron, meaning "sacred promontory." Many people believe he was talking about Carnsore Point.
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A Nuclear Power Plant Idea
Carnsore Point became very well known in the 1970s. This was because there was a big plan to build a nuclear power plant there. The idea was for this plant to create electricity for homes and businesses across Ireland.
Why Build a Nuclear Plant?
The Irish Government first thought about this plan in 1968. They became very serious about it after the energy crisis of 1973. During this time, oil became very expensive and hard to get. The government hoped nuclear power would provide a steady and cheaper way to make electricity.
The plan was to build one nuclear power station at first. Then, they thought about building up to four more.
People Said "No!"
However, many people and groups were against the idea of a nuclear power plant. They were worried about safety and the environment. Groups like the Nuclear Safety Association in Wexford led the protests.
The protests grew, even getting support from people in other countries. A well-known activist named Petra Kelly even came to Carnsore to speak out. Because of all this strong opposition, the government quietly stopped the plans in the late 1970s.
Adi Roche's Work
One person who protested against the plant was Adi Roche. She later became famous for helping children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. This was a terrible accident at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Adi Roche then started a charity called Chernobyl Children International to help these children.
Concerts and Protests
To show how much they were against the nuclear plant, anti-nuclear groups held big events at Carnsore Point. These were a series of rallies and concerts.
Get to the Point
The first big event was in August 1978. It was called "Get to the Point." Famous Irish singer Christy Moore was the main performer. These concerts were a huge success. They helped to make many more people aware of the debate about nuclear power in Ireland.
The concerts continued each August until 1981, with later ones called "Back to the Point." They played a big part in showing the government that many people did not want a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point.
See also
In Spanish: Punta Carnsore para niños
