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Waters in Clarinbridgge and Kilcolgan rivers were one of three in the west that have displayed less than good compliance with water quality standards.

The possibility of a long term bathing ban at Ballyloughane Beach has again highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s water infrastructure, according to local Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh.

Mayo County Council have their preparations well under way in case their is a repeat of the storm conditions that battered the county last Christmas.

Between two and three life-saving ring buoys are being lost to Galway City Council on weekly basis due to the actions of thoughtless members of the public.

The inefficiencies within Irish Water clearly demonstrate that the organisation is not fit for purpose and the public should not be made to foot the bill, according to local TD Denis Naughten, who is calling for Irish Water to be shelved.

A family with two adults will pay €278 a year in water charges according to figures released by the water regulator this morning.

It’s double trouble for swimmers as Inis Oírr’s resident bottlenose dolphin, Sandy, seems to have taken up with a French bad boy by the name Clet with the two now controlling their surf and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group urging caution.

Residents of a Moyside neighbourhood in Ballina are weighed down with worry as they start what has become for them a dreaded countdown to Christmas.

Cumann Badoiri Acla has come up with a fundraiser for developing the club with a special emphasis on youth, including special needs youth. The event, which comprises a 10k run and a 5k walk, is meant to embrace all comers, takes place on the Westport Greenway on Saturday, August 30.