Local residents have complained about illegal dumping close to an encampment on the Curragh Plains. Families who walk dogs in the area have been concerned about rubbish in the vicinity in recent days. Residents said some of the material has been burned and has also been blown over a wider distance by the wind. Locals said the encampment of several caravans and vehicles arrived in the area in recent days.

placeholder image — Local residents have complained about illegal dumping close to an encampment on the Curragh Plains. Families who walk dogs in the area have been concerned about rubbish in the vicinity in recent days. Residents said some of the material has been burned and has also been blown over a wider distance by the wind. Locals said the encampment of several caravans and vehicles arrived in the area in recent days.

PHOTOS: Local residents angry at illegal dumping near encampment on Curragh

By Kildarenow Reporter

Published 1st Mar 2023, 09:58 GMT

The rubbish has been scattered by the wind over a wider distance

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The rubbish has been scattered by the wind over a wider distance

The rubbish appears to have come from households

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The rubbish appears to have come from households

The caravans and vehicles arrived in the area of the Curragh Plains in recent days

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The caravans and vehicles arrived in the area of the Curragh Plains in recent days

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