New figures show Wicklow County Council issued almost 1,000 litter fines in the past year.
80 cases were taken to court in the same period which resulted in 58,000 euro being imposed through fines, clean-up costs and legal fees.
Evidence of illegal dumping in Blessington, Arklow, Ashford and Glencree led to successful prosecutions, while a landowner in Shillelagh was also fined for illegal storage of waste, including scrap metal and household appliances.
Figures Show 70 People In Wicklow Accessing Emergency Accommodation
The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has increased to another record high of 14,429.
Wicklow Tree Grant Now Open For Applications.
Wicklow County Council’s annual tree grant is now open for applications until Friday 27th September.
Concerns Raised After Planning Approved For 586 Homes On Old Golf Club Land In Bray
The development has been given the go ahead on the condition it links up with a public transport bridge at Bray Harbour.
Over €1,000 Worth Of Damage Caused To Facilities At Kilbride GAA Club
Their cafe was broken into on Tuesday evening with €200 stolen from the cash register.
Inland Fisheries Ireland Appeal For Information On Potential Fish Kills
Inland Fisheries Ireland has published a major new report on 2,107 fish kills occurring in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969-2022.
6:00am - 8:00am
Low-level cloud
High: 18°C | Low: 15°C
Heavy Rain
High: 17°C | Low: 15°C
Heavy Rain
High: 18°C | Low: 15°C
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 14°C
Low-level cloud
High: 19°C | Low: 15°C