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'No such thing as a safe level' - Correlation found between air pollution and strokes in Ireland

An Oireachtas committee has been told there is a correlation between traffic-produced air pollution and stroke admissions in Ireland. Dr Colm Byrne, from the Irish Doctors for the Environment and consultant geriatrician at the Mater Hospital in ...

01 Dec 2021 at 12:32

Local News

Inishowen beauty spots negatively impacted by slurry pollution

A major pollution incident in Inishowen is the result of a practice which is suspected to have been ongoing for 12 or 13 years, according to a local resident. On Friday evening, Cllr Terry Crossan was contacted by a concerned member of the ...

09 Sept 2021 at 12:30

Local News

Troubled waters - mystery pollutant at Donegal beach and beauty spot is making people sick

For generations, Mountcharles shore has been a firm favourite for serious sea swimmers, occasional dippers and thrill-seeking pier jumpers. But recently, there is much cause for concern. Water users at Mountcharles have noted an increased ...

08 Sept 2021 at 09:54

National News

Asthma Society calls for solid fuel regulation to protect kids who struggle to breathe

The lifelong health impacts of burning solid fuel on children with asthma is being highlighted by the Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI). The organisation is highlighting the issue ahead of Asthma Awareness Week, and is calling on all ...

27 Apr 2022 at 11:25

National News

Petition calls on Electric Picnic to address tent pollution

A petition calling on the organisers of Electric Picnic to address the level of plastic pollution at the annual festival has reached almost 500 signatures. It comes after drone footage showing what appears to be the Electric ...

13 Sept 2023 at 15:17

National News

Almost 50% of Irish people worry wildfires caused by climate change will harm local area

The vast majority of people across Ireland are concerned about the effects of climate change, with almost half of people worried that wildfires will harm their local area. That's according to newly released maps based on ...

19 Jan 2023 at 13:09

National News

WATCH: 1,000 Irish lives could be saved if air pollution was reduced

Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved across the island of Ireland if authorities adopt international guidelines on air pollution, a new report claims. The major cross-border assessment reveals that around 2,600 ...

30 Mar 2023 at 14:00

Local News

Shocking dumping of rubbish right beside 'no dumping' sign at Donegal beach

Locals using one of Donegal's most beautiful beaches have reacted angrily today at indiscriminate dumping there. The Straghill beach outside Buncrana has been a magnet for tourists and locals alike for years. ...

11 Feb 2023 at 17:43

National News

Leading NGO's call for common solutions to both energy poverty and climate pollution in Ireland

Ten leading Irish NGOs from both the environmental and anti-poverty sectors are calling for a range of targeted measures to tackle both energy poverty and climate pollution while supporting households most ...

06 Jul 2022 at 10:54

Local News

Oil leaking onto Donegal beach for a year - appeal to homeowners to check tanks

A local community group is appealing to homeowners to check for oil leaks after a year of oil running onto a beach. The Friends of Rossnowlagh Beach took to social media to say: "Notice for all homeowners ...

18 Nov 2020 at 16:29

Local News

UPDATE: Lough Mourne will not be affected by pollution

Fears that drinking water coming from Lough Mourne may be affected by a pollution have been allayed. This arose following an incident at a windfarm near Barnesmore Gap earlier this afternoon. Local ...

13 Nov 2020 at 20:00

Local News

Neighbours hold silent protest at Ballybofey factory

Sleep disruption, continuous noise at night, an obnoxious smell from its processing plant and a failure to engage with the residents living on all sides of the plant have once again been levelled ...

08 Apr 2021 at 14:00

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