Why is the air we breathe in Ireland so polluted?

The open fire is deeply embedded in Irish life and culture, but because of that, our air is significantly polluted on winter evenings. Affecting people's health both inside and outside of the home.

Burning solid fuels for heating is the source of this pollution, and it doesn’t only flow out our chimneys — it gets inside the home too.

Ireland’s first Clean Air Night launches on the January 24 in Cork. Clean Air Night is aimed at raising awareness of the links between home fires and air pollution.

Air pollution results from a combination of weather patterns and human activities. Irish air is most polluted on winter evenings.