Lifeboat crews from Arklow and Wicklow RNLI have been praised for their quick response yesterday after three fishermen were forced to abandon their vessel after it caught fire 30 miles off the Wicklow coast..
The fishermen had evacuated from their 14 metre boat onto a life raft.
One of the men was airlifted and brought to hospital for observation while the other two received casualty care on an RNLI lifeboat before being brought to shore.
Swimming Ban In Place At Wicklow Harbour
A swimming ban has been put in place in Wicklow Harbour and surrounding beaches because of poor water quality.
The Wicklow Calendar Photo Competition
This year The Wicklow Calendar raised over €10,000 for the Cancer Support Centres throughout Wicklow and The Wicklow Hospice.
Restrictions On DART And Rail Services This Weekend
There’s more disruption for rail and DART commuters in Wicklow and South Dublin this weekend, as Irish Rail continues station upgrade works at Pearse Street Station this weekend
An Bord Pleanála Gives Approval For Arklow Data Centre
An Bord Pleanála has endorsed the county Council’s planning permission for a major new Data centre in Arklow.
EPA To Investigate Odour Complaints At Wicklow Waste Water Treatment Facility
The Environmental Protection Agency says they are going to carry out a site visit of the Wicklow Town Wastewater treatment works and pumping station, following complaints lodged in relation to ongoing foul odours emanating from the works.
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