Merrion Strand in Dublin will be the first beach in the country shut to swimmers under water quality law.
It's after a new bathing water report from the Environmental Protection Agency found it to be of poor standard for the fifth successive year.
The ban will take effect from June 1st, with signs set to be put up warning people to keep out of the water.
In total, 147 water bodies were assessed in the report, with 140 meeting the minimum required standard.
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.
Carnew And Baltinglass Gets New Bus Service.
From the 6th of January, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow will introduce a new bus service between Carnew and Baltinglass.
Wicklow Residents Asked To Consider All Care Options This Christmas And New Year
The HSE is urging the people of Wicklow who become injured or ill this holiday period to go to their local pharmacist, GP, or to visit a HSE Minor Injuries Unit over calling an ambulance.
Kathleen Kelleher Named Greystones Person Of The Year
Greystones Municipal District has selected Boston-born Kathleen Kelleher as the 2024 Greystones Person Of The Year for her public and humanitarian work.
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