People in Wicklow and surrounding counties taking to the water this August Bank Holiday Weekend are being urged to swim in safe locations where there is a lifeguard present.
Irish Water Safety says the risk of drowning will be higher over the next few days because of a new moon that will bring spring tides to our coastline.
Roger Sweeney, from Irish Water Safety, says the new Moon will cause strong rip currents on all surfing beaches
Status Yellow Low Temperature And Ice Warning Issued For Wicklow
The alert will begin at 6pm this evening and remain in place until 11am tommorrow morning.
Do Not Swim Notice Issued At Beaches In North Wicklow
Uisce Éireann has informed Wicklow County Council of an issue with the Rathdown Sewage Pumping Station located in Greystones, which has resulted in an overflow of sewage to the sea coast just south of Greystones Harbour.
House Prices In Wicklow Rise By 11% In Final Quarter of 2024
The price of buying a home in Wicklow rose by 11% in the final quarter of 2024.
Irish Rail Advise Passengers In Wicklow Of Travel Disruption During Festive Season
Iarnród Éireann is reminding customers of rail service arrangements over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
2 Schemes Remain Open To Fund Heritage Projects In Wicklow
Applications are currently open for two built heritage grant schemes; The Historic Structures Fund and The Community Monuments Fund 2025.
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