Minister for Heritage Malcom Noonan has paid a visit to the site of an illegal 300-hectare fire in the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
He's announced increased patrols and aerial surveillance to support early detection and deterrence.
The Irish Wildlife Trust says given the poor state of upland habitats, it is harmful to burn peat lands and represents a failure of land management.
New Year Blow As Wicklow Town Falls In Latest IBAL Litter Rankings
After years of top ten placings in the IBAL league table, a blow for Wicklow town
Wicklow Gardaí Urge Extreme Caution On Road Safety This Christmas
Wicklow Gardaí issues urgent warning to stay vigilant on roads this Christmas after a year of rising fatalities.
Wicklow Coastguard Urges Safety First for Christmas and New Year Dips
Wicklow RNLI urge Christmas and New Year swimmers to plan ahead, swim in groups, stay visible, acclimatize to cold water, and call 999/112 if in trouble, to keep festive dips safe and enjoyable.
Wicklow Commuters To Benefit As New DART Trains Set To Transform Coastal Commuting
100 new energy-efficient DART carriages have been ordered. The Department of Transport is funding the new carriages, which will fully replace the original fleet in service since the DART first began operating in 1984.
Shaping the Future of Newtownmountkennedy: A Town Team’s Vision for Growth and Community
The Town Team in Newtownmountkennedy is shaping one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns with a community-led plan for vibrant streets, green spaces, and local services
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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