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Thursday 22 October 2020
Researchers are DIT think they might have a clue.
Fisheries Ireland says a large discharge of raw slurry into the Owentaraglin River, a tributary of the Blackwater, is likely to have caused the fish kill.
The High Court has allowed the applicant, who has health issues, to challenge the biogas facility.
The remains were discovered yesterday.
Specifically An Bord Pleanála’s decision to let his neighbour ‘agitate’ slurry next to his house, allegedly contrary to their own health inspector’s recommendation.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Just little things. Annoying little things.
Salmon and trout were killed in Kilmallock in Limerick.
Attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful.
Just one breath of ‘rotten egg’ hydrogen sulphide can kill.
The boy’s father is said to be fighting for his life in a Belfast hospital.
The council’s Road Safety Officer has appealed to motorists to exercise “tolerance” when caught behind farm machinery.
The Irish countryside would really get on your nerves, if you didn’t love it so much.
The body was found yesterday afternoon in Fawnagowan, Tipperary.
A woman was also injured at the County Down farm.
Cork County Council has sent letters to some farmers, ordering them to pick up after their cows.
A WESTMEATH FARMER has died after falling into a slurry tank while working on his farm in Killare near Mullingar yesterday afternoon. The 56-year-old was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead at Mullingar Regional Hospital. The Health and Safety Authority and the gardaí are carrying out separate investigations into the incident.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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