Dumped tyres found on 23% of coastline

Tyres are the most widespread large litter type found along the Irish coast — while bottles, cans and household refuse continue to be dumped at some of Ireland’s most scenic beauty spots.

The 2015 Coastwatch Ireland survey examined some 552 sections of Irish coastline and found that tyres were reported on 23% of the coast surveyed.

The probe involves volunteers from all walks of life checking their chosen 500m stretch of coast once around low tide, and jotting observations down on the survey questionnaire while on the shore.