A flock of turkeys at a farm in County Wicklow have been culled to stop the spread of a new bird flu strain.
Up to now, it had only been found in wild birds -- and this free-range flock near Knockananna is the first outbreak on a farm.
Authorities across Northern Europe have ordered mass culls of tens of thousands of birds since the autumn.
Relief For Coast Guard As Sod Turning Event Marks Some Movement Towards New Station In Greystones
Following years of delay and over €300,000 spent on designs and costs dating back five years ago there's some relief for those involved in the Greystones Coast Guard
Wicklow Wexford TD Says Mercosur Deal Would Signal ''Death-Knell'' For Irish Agriculture
A local TD has urged farmers to stop supporting parties who are selling out on the much derided Mercosur EU Trade deal for cheap beef. Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin says ''Its like a turkey voting for Christmas!!!''
Wicklow Eco Trail Festival Receives Massive Shot In The Arm
The Wicklow Eco Trail Festival has been awarded €90,000 in funding under Fáilte Ireland’s new Strategic Festival Tourism Portfolio. The initiative allocates €3.9m to 38 festivals nationwide, aiming to promote authentic, off-season tourism, strengthen local businesses, and support Ireland’s 210,000 tourism jobs.
Calling on Wicklow to ‘Gift a Book’ and change a child’s life this Christmas
The national charity is partnering with community groups and charities in Wicklow.
Study Reveals Wicklow Is Struggling With EV Charging Infrastructure
Wicklow ranks among Ireland’s counties with limited EV charging infrastructure, highlighting the need for expanded support as electric vehicle adoption grows.
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