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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 17h

On 30 October, 2025, Green Foundation Ireland will host a webinar about the ecological crisis facing Lady's Island Lake in Wexford.
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Saving Lady's Island Lake

Despite the pollution being highlighted since the 1980s, Lady's Island Lake in Co Wexford is dead, experts have warned. How to reverse this?

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 3d

Ourselves and Green Foundation Ireland are hosting a webinar on how the current disaster has developed and how people can support our campaign to reverse this ecological catastrophe. We will have a panel of experts discussing key issues. Registration is free:

www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad...

A poster outlining the event which shows an aerial view of the algae on the lake and notes speakers from Save Ladys Island Lake Campaign, Lough Neagh Rivers Trust and Sustainable Water Network will be present. The online talk will happen at 7pm on Thursday 30th October.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 9d

There appears to be no accountability for those who pollute our waterways. Sterner punishment and the revoking of licences need to be part of the solution.

An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 10d

How many chances should be given to get it right?

Non-compliance under our licence system appears to be more the norm than the aberration when it comes to protecting our water quality

Insights from last night's Joint Committee on Climate, Environment & Energy session on River Blackwater fish kill

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Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 10d

Deputy Whitmore asking the question we all want to know the answer to.

Although they didn't say it, it seems the answer to the question about when the EPA pull the plug on a non-compliant discharge licence is never. They never have to date.

Polluters can do their thing and still get licenced.

An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 10d

How many chances should be given to get it right?

Non-compliance under our licence system appears to be more the norm than the aberration when it comes to protecting our water quality

Insights from last night's Joint Committee on Climate, Environment & Energy session on River Blackwater fish kill

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 16d

Unfortunately what we're facing at Ladys Island in #Wexford is only the tip of the iceberg of a substantial national problem.

Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 16d

Loughrea in Galway becomes the lastest water body to suffer acute poisoning. People warned not to swim or let their dogs near the water.

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Algal Bloom discovered in Galway area’s water as warning issued

It could make people and animals extremely ill

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 17d

Indeed.

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 17d

Coverage of @rodericogorman.bsky.social and @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social’s visit to the Lake last weekend. We need political action not political sledging. We’re grateful to those who have engaged with us in good faith to #SaveLadysIslandLake

‘I won’t be lectured by the Green Party’ – Wexford councillor unimpressed by Roderic O’Gorman visit to ‘ecological disaster’ site

Given that an “ecological disaster” has been unfolding at the beautiful Lady's Island Lake in south Wexford for some four decades now, it's probably fair that Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman point...

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Roderic O’Gorman TD @rodericogorman.bsky.social · 19d

Delighted to be working with Save Lady’s Island Lake to highlight water pollution and work towards solutions that will reduce it.

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 20d

The combined support of @rodericogorman.bsky.social & @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social allow us to advocate for action at the highest levels of Government. Party leaders can ask more detailed Qs and Senator Noonan is on the Oireachtas Ctte on Climate, Energy & Environment.

Picture of Roderic O Gorman speaking to two campaigners lakeside.

Picture of Malcolm Noonan and Roderic O Gorman addressing the campaigners

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 20d

The combined support of @rodericogorman.bsky.social & @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social allow us to advocate for action at the highest levels of Government. Party leaders can ask more detailed Qs and Senator Noonan is on the Oireachtas Ctte on Climate, Energy & Environment.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 21d

We were delighted to welcome Green Party Leader @rodericogorman.bsky.social and Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social down to Lady’s Island Lake today to meet with our campaign group and commit to supporting us immediately and long term to #SaveLadysIslandLake

Image of Roderic O’Gorman and Malcolm Noonan speaking to the campaign group.

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Ciara Murphy @ciaralynnmurphy.bsky.social · 23d

All talk, no action. This is an uninspiring response from the Minister to Deputy Whitmore. #SaveLadysIslandLake

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 23d

Deputy Whitmore called on the Minister "to take direct leadership of this programme and ensure it is treated as a national environmental priority", noting that the government's response "shows an unserious approach to preventing biodiversity loss nationwide.”

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Government must make genuine funding commitments in Budget to save Lady’s Island Lake - Social Democrats

The government must commit funding in the upcoming Budget to address pollution at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford, according to Social Democrats environment spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whit...

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 23d

You can read the full EPA report here: www.epa.ie/news-release...

Early insights into river nitrogen levels indicate an increase in the first half of 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator report for the first six-months of 2025.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 23d

Deputy Whitmore called on the Minister "to take direct leadership of this programme and ensure it is treated as a national environmental priority", noting that the government's response "shows an unserious approach to preventing biodiversity loss nationwide.”

www.socialdemocrats.ie/13487/

Government must make genuine funding commitments in Budget to save Lady’s Island Lake - Social Democrats

The government must commit funding in the upcoming Budget to address pollution at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford, according to Social Democrats environment spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whit...

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 23d

TD Jennifer Whitmore submitted 3 parliamentary questions to the Minister of State for Biodiversity seeking clarity on funding, leadership and cross-departmental coordination when it comes to Lady’s Island Lake.

The responses lacked detail and clarity.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · 23d

The EPA's latest report on Ireland's rivers paints a depressing picture. Nitrate pollution of Irish rivers is getting worse.

We are still waiting for details on the action plan to #SaveLadysIslandLake

www.thejournal.ie/nitrogen-riv...

Fertiliser pollution of Irish rivers is getting worse - at a really bad time for the government

It comes just as the government is seeking an extension to Ireland’s nitrates derogation.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 31

A blustery day for the pilgrims. Good to chat to the IFA Deputy President and the County Chairman at the roadside. It was a positive discussion and we had plenty of support from the public too. #SaveLadysIslandLake

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 31

Our group will be down at the lake this afternoon attending the pilgrimage and raising awareness of the issue. Come and say hello!

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks to the @irishtimes.com for giving us some good news on the wildlife front. As the article points out, wildlife are doing their part, time for the state to step up to #SaveLadysIslandLake

Nature offers something to celebrate at ‘ecological disaster’ site

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Screenshot of Irish Times Article: Nature offers something to celebrate at ecological disaster' site
Terns continue to flock to Lady's Island Lake despite damage from algal bloom
Sandwich terns at Lady's Island Lake in Co Wexford.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 29

What is the punishment for pollution of this kind? Is there any kind of accountability for businesses and individuals who are found to be non-compliant? Our systems are failing us.

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Aug 29

Tests conducted by the EPA on wastewater at the North Cork Co-Op Creamery Plant adjacent to the site of a large Blackwater River fish kill two weeks ago found the Co-Op was not compliant with its discharge licences www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

Tests find firm near fish kill exceeded discharge limits

Tests conducted by the EPA on wastewater at the North Cork Co-Op Creamery Plant adjacent to the site of a large Blackwater River fish kill two weeks ago found the Co-Op was not compliant with its disc...

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 28

It seems like water quality at our local beaches has been a significant issue this summer. All of this is connected to a lack of action to support our water quality. It doesn’t need to be this way. We need top down action to depollute our waterways now.

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Do Not Swim Notice
Wexford County Council wishes to advise the public that "Do Not Swim" notices have been posted at Ballyhealy, Ballymoney, Cullenstown and Morriscastle Beaches

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our volunteers spent another day gathering signatures for our petition to #SaveLadysIslandLake. This time, at the annual pilgrimage. Lady’s Island is a site of religious significance for Catholics. We had many engaging and supportive conversations about how to ensure action is taken.

A group photo of volunteers at Lady’s Island Lake holding a banner.

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 23

Seems to be an issue everywhere.

Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 23

Unfortunately, plans are no good unless they’re actioned. This is something we know all too well in #Wexford. Decades of plans but no action. #SaveLadysIslandLake

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Aug 23

More than a year after politicians at Stormont approved an action plan to tackle toxic algae on Lough Neagh, it's back with a vengeance, writes Vincent Kearney

Toxic algae back with a vengeance at Lough Neagh

More than a year after politicians at Stormont approved an action plan to tackle toxic algae on Lough Neagh, it's back with a vengeance.

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Helen Shaw - Athena Media @athenamediaie.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're kinda pulling punches here - clearly toxic pollutant behind this horrific fish kill - it should become a criminal investigation www.rte.ie/news/environ... reporting playing down the long-term detrimental environmental impact and cost - far far beyond that on immediate angling businesses.

Disease, fungal infection not behind large Cork fish kill

Preliminary results from an investigation into the cause of a major fish kill on the Blackwater river at Mallow in Co Cork last week have found the cause was not disease, fungal infections or the impa...

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Save Lady's Island Lake @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social · Aug 22

Unfortunately the situation in #Wexford is replicated across the country. In fact the water quality at many of #Wexford’s beaches have been so poor this summer that they’ve been closed to swimmers for significant periods. We need a top down approach to improve water quality across the board.

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Aug 22

People have been advised against swimming at one of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches after blue-green algae was detected

Public advised against swimming at Derry beach over algae

People have been advised against swimming at one of Northern Ireland's most popular beaches after blue-green algae was detected.

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