Glanmire and Cork's northside enduring poor air quality as experts call for action on pollution

The EPA's monitoring system found Munster had four of the worst five indicators for air quality in Ireland last week with Macroom, Tralee, Waterford, and Ennis among the worst hit

The Environmental Protection Agency's annual air quality report found 'worrying' air quality at 52 sites across the country, with the burning of solid fuel in villages, towns and cities, particularly outside Dublin, the biggest contributor.

Health lobbyists have demanded more stringent rules to combat "toxic" air following a "grim" assessment from environmental chiefs, as Cork's monitoring systems find poor quality throughout the city and county in recent days.

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual air quality report found "worrying” air quality at 52 sites across the country, with the burning of solid fuel in villages, towns and cities, particularly outside Dublin, the biggest contributor.