Strict new standards are to be introduced for all domestic solid fuels from next year.
Suppliers will be required to end the sale and importation of many products due to reductions in emission rating for the likes of coal and peat briquettes.
The move, announced by the Environment Minister, will effectively see a smoky coal ban extended nationwide, in a bid to reduce air pollution and improve health.
Baltinglass Basketball & Wicklow Town Athletics Club Land Share Of €60,000 Fund
Bulldogs Basketball Club and Inbhear Dee AC named among 30 grassroots winners nationwide
"Nursing homes are people's homes" — Alliance Calls For Action After Kilcoole Lodge Report
The Alliance Supporting Nursing Homes wants the Minister for Older People to act following HIQA findings at Kilcoole Lodge in Co. Wicklow.
Wicklow Sports Clubs Invited to Apply For Funding Support
The Texaco Fund Launched in Greystones.
Fórsa Work-To-Rule Begins Today, With 1,400 Members In Wicklow Over Pay Deal
More than 90,000 public service workers nationwide start industrial action over pay and the cost of living. A public sector-wide strike is planned for 14 October.
Bray Four-Piece Florence Road Grateful For Eddie Vedder's Act Of Kindness
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder lends Wicklow band Florence Road his guitars after gear stolen in LA
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Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
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