An in-depth study of our coasts and waterways shows just 16 percent are clean.
A study by business group IBAL on litter levels at over 40 beaches, rivers and harbours has found only 1 in 6 were 'clean', while 14% were classed as 'littered' or 'heavily littered'.
IBAL's Connor Horgan says litter which traditionally concerned tourism and business, now has a global significance for our very survival, particularly when it comes to marine litter.
Cool Planet Experience In Wicklow Wins International Award
A Wicklow visitor’s attraction has taken top prize in the themed entertainment section of an international awards competition.
Heavy Downpours Leads To Spot Flooding And Poor Driving Conditions In Wicklow
Motorists in Wicklow and surrounding counties are being urged to slow down and exercise care this morning.
Government Reveals 12 High Speed Internet Hubs Planned For Wicklow
12 high-speed internet hubs have been earmarked in Wicklow under the government’s national broadband plan, announced in Laragh yesterday.
Wexford Fine Gael Election Candidate Apologises After Comments About Asylum Seekers
Verona Murphy said asylum seekers may need to be deprogrammed before coming here as some may have been infiltrated by ISIS.
Wicklow County Council Could Be Stripped Of Their Powers In A Bid To Speed Up House Building
It would stop elected representatives holding up developments, according to the Irish Independent.
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