At last the summer has arrived but with it come some hidden dangers! Waterways Ireland would like to advise swimmers that operating docks, harbours and marinas are not appropriate areas for swimming and that those wishing take a dip in…
Beach Quality Awards 2014
Mr Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has welcomed the presentation of 134 beach awards, an increase of 15 on the 2013 number. Presenting the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards at a ceremony in…
Water Babies Launch Summer Safety Campaign
Summer is on its way and families around Ireland are looking forward to holidays in the sun and trips to the beach or local swimming pools with their children. Unfortunately however, the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children can be…
97% of Irish bathing waters meet EU Standards
• Ireland’s bathing waters continue to be of a very high standard, with 97 per cent of designated bathing areas meeting the minimum EU qualifying standard. • The EPA currently monitors 135 locations nominated by local authorities – these are the most…
Dress Up As A Fish for World Fish Migration Day – 24th May 2014
World Fish Migration Day 2014 (WFMD), which takes place on Saturday, 24th May 2014, is a one day global initiative, with local events worldwide, to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. WFMD is held to improve…
Oireachtas Joint Committee Members express their concerns on the proposed Canal Bye-law amendments
Carmel Meegan, President of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) led a delegation 25 March 2014 meeting the above Joint Committee to outline concerns that the proposed bye-laws do not put user requirements, local communities or tourism at the centre of the regulations.…