By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council retains Blue Flag status for five beaches and both marinas awarded in 2020, however, Ballymoney North Beach awarded in 2020 has not retained Blue Flag status for the 2021 season. The beach has been classified as achieving a Good Water Quality rating in 2020 based on the assessment ofContinue reading “Wexford has most Beach Awards in Leinster”
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Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown
By Dan Walsh There are serious ecological concerns in North Wexford after an oil spillage was discovered this afternoon in the Ounavarra River at Courtown Woods close to Courtown Harbour. Wexford County Council has ordered a major investigation. Walkers in Courtown Wood were distracted by a strong smell from the river and thick oil streaksContinue reading “Oil spillage threat to wildlife near Courtown”
