River Slaney News Today

50-year-old was pulled from the River Slaney and man arrested at scene on Sunday evening

A man is due in court today following an alleged assault by a river in Co Carlow that resulted in a woman having to be rescued from the water.

Following three bursts to trunk water mains in the Rathvilly/North Regional area of Carlow earlier this afternoon, Uisce Éireann is working to restore the water…

The chief executive designate of Tirlán has warned that dairy farmers need "certainty and clarity" around the nitrates derogation.

Tirlán launches scheme for River Slaney - 10 April 2024

Tirlán has today launched a project aimed at enhancing the water quality of the River Slaney, which runs through Wexford, Carlow and Wicklow

Critical improvements to the scheme will include upgrading the Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant, replacing the raw water intake facility at Clonhaston and constructing a new pumping station.

Eighteen years after it burnt to the ground, hopes are high that the old Oak Tavern will finally rise from the ashes after it emerged that the site of the once popular bar and restaurant has been listed for sale.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has dismissed a warning from An Taisce that there will need to be a drastic cut to dairy cow numbers to meet water quality targets in more polluted river catchments.

An estate of 14 large semi-detached homes in west Wicklow are set to be sold to first-time buyers or fresh starters for as little as €260,000 each as part of an Affordable Housing Scheme.