The South East Coastal Protection Alliance raised serious concerns over the rapid rate of erosion taking place at Brittas Bay beach during a presentation made to Wicklow Municipal District, citing the believed effect of wind turbines on tidal flows as a leading cause. Mick Higgins and William Hourie both addressed Monday’s meeting, stating that the targeted erosion along the south end of the beach would appear to indicate a major change in tidal flow.
Arklow councillors have agreed to help fund seating and replacement bins in Aughrim to aid the village’s Tidy Towns group as they endeavour to regain their gold medal status.
Arklow councillors have expressed their admiration, thanks and desire to honour Arklow Lifeboat crew members who helped save the lives of two fishermen who fell into icy waters at Arklow Harbour last December.
Local councillors have hit out at the “diabolical” overcrowding of Wicklow trains after receiving a correspondence from Iarnród Éireann that lacked any definitive resolution.
Arklow councillors have agreed to contribute part of their discretionary funding towards local efforts to help preserve and refurbish a 146-year-old pipe organ at Sts. Mary & Peter Church in Arklow.