Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.
The survey, co-authored by NUI Galway, carried out research into white fibre pollutants in the waters around three treatment plants in Galway city, Bell Harbour in Clare and Bellacragher in Mayo.
Lead author Liam Morrison from NUIG says the Covid-19 crisis may have made the situation worse.
Almost €3.7M Worth Of Cannabis Seized.
One male, aged in his 60’s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána.
Calls For Redress For Westbank Orphanage Survivors In Greystones
The orphanage's survivors have criticised their exclusion from the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme up to this point.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash Near Baltinglass
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal crash that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass.
Work To Begin Shortly In Effort To Improve Wicklow Port
Bed-levelling works are due to begin shortly in Wicklow Port.
Protests Outside The Taoiseach's House In Greystones
A protest was held outside the Taoiseach's home last night.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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