River Avoca News Today

The long-mooted Arklow Flood Relief Scheme has reached another huge milestone after Wicklow County Council and Ayesa Consulting Engineers signed contracts to progress its detailed design and construction.

One of the newest dry-cargo vessels of Arklow Shipping’s Dutch flagged fleet, Afloat tracked today at anchor off the Co. Wicklow port, write...

Three vessels approaching Dublin Bay were observed off Howth Peninsula today as a tug, barge and a self-propelled heavy-lift crane barge had sailed fr...

A poll found that only seven of 42 Irish rivers, beaches and harbours reached a minimum standard of cleanliness based on general European standards.

After reaching several significant milestones in the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project, Uisce Éireann has reaffirmed its commitment to seeing the €139 million development come to fruition.

Wicklow Green Party TD Steven Matthews has welcomed the inclusion of the Avonmore River in Wicklow in measures to restore water quality and improve the aquatic environment.

A collection of old pay slips from the Avoca mines posted online has caused quite a stir on social media, with scores of Wicklow residents reminiscing about their family’s involvement in the historic mine, which closed in 1982.

Though perhaps small in size, Co Wicklow has plenty to explore.This lush green country, nicknamed the “Garden of Ireland” is just 33 miles in length and 20 miles in breadth but it certainly packs a punch. Read more to discover the top attractions in County Wicklow.

Frustration is mounting that the contract to build the Arklow wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) has not yet been signed, as a government project tracker puts the cost range for the entire project at between €100 million and €250 million. Irish Water is waiting for approval from the Minister for Housing to sign a contract for the development of the Arklow WwTP as the projects cost is greater than €20 million. The pricetag for the development of the new plant at the Old Wallboard Factory si...