One in eight people on an island off the coast of Mayo has been infected with Covid-19.
The Irish Times reports 20 of the 160 residents of Clare Island have tested positive for the virus, making it one of the most infected communities in the country.
Locals have blamed increased socialising over Christmas for the spike in infections.
The island is in the Belmullet Electoral Area, which according to latest figures has the highest incidence rate in the country.
Uisce Eireann Warns Of Water Outages.
Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential maintenance works to a section of water main supplied from Vartry Reservoir on Tuesday, 03 December.
73 People Accessing Emergency Accommodation In Wicklow
Homelessness figures have reached a record high of almost 15,000 nationwide.
Irish Environmental Groups Advocate for Sustainable Offshore Wind Development In Wicklow
Blue Ireland, a coalition of local environmental groups across Wicklow has been formed to safeguard Ireland’s marine ecosystems and coastal communities as the country accelerates offshore wind energy developments.
Wicklow Coast Care Big Winners In An Taisce Awards.
Arklow Coast Care was one of the big winners announced at An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme
Refurbished Athletics Track And New Paddle Courts Open In Greystones
The official opening of the refurbished running track and new Padel courts has taken place at Shoreline Leisure in Greystones.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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