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Almost 2,000 wheelie bins of raw sewage flowing into Connemara bays daily

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Dep John Connolly.

The equivalent of more than 1,900 wheelie bins of raw sewage is flowing directly into two local bays in Connemara each day, but this is set to cease under the provision of new wastewater infrastructure in the area.

Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly, has welcomed confirmation from Uisce Éireann that the vital wastewater treatment works for An Cheathru Rua and Roundstone are to be developed.

“The equivalent of more than 1,900 wheelie bins of raw sewage going directly into bays of one of the most beautiful parts of, not only Galway, but of Ireland, is alarming,” said Dep Connolly.


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Sport

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Motors

'Good things happen when you are relentless about better'

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