An in-depth study of our coasts and waterways shows just 16 percent are clean.
A study by business group IBAL on litter levels at over 40 beaches, rivers and harbours has found only 1 in 6 were 'clean', while 14% were classed as 'littered' or 'heavily littered'.
IBAL's Connor Horgan says litter which traditionally concerned tourism and business, now has a global significance for our very survival, particularly when it comes to marine litter.
Daina Moorehouse On The Brink Of Medal After Two Victories In Brazil World Cup
Wicklow star wowing the crowds with precision and skills at the World Cup in Brazil to secure a medal bout
Wicklow Households Encouraged To Explore Grants To Lower Energy Bills
Grants for solar, heat pumps and insulation can lower bills, make homes warmer, and put money back into people's pockets.
New Equipment To Support Disabled Water Sports Users In Accessibility Boost For Bray Harbour
Dominant Daina Moorehouse Into World Cup Last 16 After Opening Brazilian Bout
Enniskerry Boxing Club's Daina Moorehouse continues to carry the flame of pioneering Katie Taylor in amateur boxing with a commanding opening win at the World Cup in Brazil
Greystones E-Bike Scheme Flourishing With Over 12,000 Recorded Trips
Get on yer bike! They certainly are in Greystones ........ in their droves and a year-on from the e-bike roll-out in the north Wicklow town it seems they can't get enough.
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