South Dublin County Council Admitts To De-Silting Area Of Wetlands In Tallaght

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 16:29

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Land left abandoned at Sean Moore Park had grown into a vital habitat for frogs, bats, newts, and an endangered species of eels.

But, in the past few days, it was levelled and destroyed.

The local authority says it will now review its practices.

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