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Favourable weather and clean-up keep oil slick away from Thai resort island

Favourable wind and sea conditions kept an oil slick away from beaches in eastern Thailand on Sunday, according to authorities, but concerns remain that the spillage may yet strike a popular resort island. Emergency workers in protective gear ...

30 Jan 2022 at 11:55

World

Thailand tackles second offshore oil spill in three weeks

A second oil spill in less than three weeks is being tackled in the Gulf of Thailand. An estimated 1,320 gallons is believed to have leaked 12 miles off the eastern province of Rayong – the same place where 5,800 gallons spilled into the sea ...

11 Feb 2022 at 13:25

World

Thai province declares emergency as oil slick hits beach

The governor of a province in eastern Thailand has declared a state of emergency after an oil slick washed up on a sand beach, shutting down restaurants and shops in a setback for the pandemic-hit tourism industry. Some 20-50 tonnes of oil ...

29 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Government says investigation under way into Poole Harbour oil spill

Oil sightings down 60% after leak in Poole Harbour as clean-up plans launched

The Government has launched an investigation into an oil spill in Poole Harbour after MPs raised concerns for sensitive nature reserves and the impact of local fisheries. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC), which regulates activities in ...

27 Mar 2023 at 17:29

Up to 15 birds with oil on feathers spotted since Poole Harbour oil leak

Up to 15 birds have been spotted with oil smudges on their feathers following the oil leak in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Fears have been raised for the impact on wildlife and habitats following the leak from a pipeline operated by gas ...

28 Mar 2023 at 16:30

‘Oiled birds’ spotted around Poole Harbour, says RSPB

“Oiled birds” have been spotted around Poole Harbour in Dorset after a pipeline from a nearby oil field leaked on Sunday, the RSPB said. A major incident was declared after 200 barrels of reservoir fluid – consisting of 85% water ...

27 Mar 2023 at 15:20

Warning over catching shellfish in Poole Harbour after oil leak

Shellfish should not be harvested from Poole Harbour over health concerns following last week’s oil leak, but swimming and fishing can resume, the local authority has said. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) said that 160,000 ...

05 Apr 2023 at 09:39

Home

Elusive oil spill problem in River Slaney 'going on far too long' says Carlow Council members

It has been many weeks since an oil spill into the River Slaney was first reported. Since then, despite the investigations into the source of this oil spill it has yet to be identified. The council appeal to the public to ...

28 Jul 2023 at 14:33

National Trust ‘seriously concerned’ after oil spill washes up on wildlife haven

Oil from the Poole Harbour pipeline leak has washed up on the shores of Brownsea Island – a wildlife haven and protected site of special scientific interest. The National Trust said a thin film of oil was located on ...

29 Mar 2023 at 01:45

National News

Oil spill in residential area of Dublin prompts immediate closure of two roads

Update 5/3/24 4pm: The roads have now reopened Two roads in a residential area of Dublin have been closed due to an oil spill. According to An Garda Síochána, the Kilmacud Road and Sydenham Road junction is ...

05 Mar 2024 at 15:32

South Donegal

Mystery oil leak contaminates Rossnowlagh beach

There has been a continuation of oil leaking onto Rossnowlagh beach. This has been an ongoing concern and it is potentially hazardous to both humans and animals as it can cause contamination. The Friends ...

05 Mar 2024 at 17:33

Local News

Motorists and pedestrians warned of 'serious' oil spill in Waterford

Motorists and pedestrians are being warned of a "serious" oil spill in Waterford. According to Waterford City and County Council, the fire service are in attendance at the scene of the spill on Cuckaloo ...

15 Apr 2024 at 18:33

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