# Waterways

Last year

2022

Only half of Irish rivers and lakes able to sustain healthy ecosystems for fish and insects

The decrease in water quality is mostly caused by agricultural activities, particularly on the southeast and southern coasts

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Oct 14th 2022, 6:15 AM

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Over 1,000 people drowned in Ireland over the past 10 years

A new website has been launched to provide advice and tips on water safety to the public.

15.4k

Jul 31st 2020, 11:14 AM

Waterways presenter Dick Warner has died

People have been paying tribute to the iconic environmentalist.

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Jun 16th 2017, 10:41 PM

The River Shannon is in for a major dredging

Plans for the maintenance were announced today.

22.9k

Dec 9th 2016, 9:46 PM

Have you ever done this? This hard-hitting ad will make you think otherwise

Last year, 55 people died by accidental drowning in Irish waterways.

26.4k

Jul 10th 2015, 6:08 AM

Tourist map accidentally turns UK town into a giant willy

Come to Berkhamsted!

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Aug 15th 2014, 10:03 AM

VIDEO: This isn't the Caribbean, this is Dublin's Grand Canal

If you need a few minutes of quiet this lunchtime, you could do worse than check out some videos from Underwater Ireland.

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Mar 8th 2012, 1:17 PM