There was some positive news for Wicklow swimmers who enjoy using the amenity known as The Cove in Greystones, as the process needed to see it approved as Designated Bathing Area (DBA) is under way.
Wicklow Green Party Councillor Lourda Scott has praised the introduction of the new deposit return scheme, which is being rolled out from Thursday, February 1, and will see consumers pay a refundable deposit on plastic bottles and cans, which they will get back when they return the drinks containers to participating shops and supermarkets.
A total of 16 Wicklow people, groups and events have been nominated for the Outsider Awards 2023, the annual awards which celebrate the achievements, milestones and contributions that have taken place in the Irish outdoor community over the past year.