€20m project unveiled to reverse decline of some of Ireland's pristine rivers

Four of the waterways included in the project, which focuses on rivers rich in biodiversity, are in Munster 

The Shournagh River, one of Ireland's six pristine "high-status" waterways included in the Waters of LIFE project. File Picture: Larry Cummins

A €20m scheme will seek to reverse the decline of some of Ireland’s most cherished “high-status” rivers.

The Waters of LIFE project aims to protect six of Ireland’s pristine river catchments, four of which are in Munster.