The geomorphology of Ireland's coastline: patterns, processes and future prospects

Glacial history and sea-level have together helped shape the coastline of Ireland. Ireland's coastline suffers erosional problems at many points. Coastal processes occurring at the present time often appear to be linked, as much to the readjustment of the coastal zone to construction works on and offshore, as to the natural interaction of land and sea. Change at the coastline, especially where an economic or environmental loss or gain may be accrued, can and does lead to conflict in terms of how, or if, the coast should be protected, managed or developed. -from Authors