by Barbara Killeen | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Met Éireann, along with the UK Met Office and KNMI, the national weather services of the UK and Netherlands, have released the new list of storm names for the 2022-23 storm season. Similar to previous years, each weather service has contributed names suggested by...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 23, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Environment, NPWS, Sustainability
Members of the public can submit their views by November 9th Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan T.D. has launched a public consultation for the fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). Members of the public are encouraged to...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 22, 2022 | Biodiversity, Environment
128 community projects have been funded across all 31 local authorities They include restoration, invasive species management, surveys, education and awareness projects All support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan, the new draft of which is...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 22, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside
Irish Corncrake numbers are increasing Farmers praised for their role in 5% population increase CorncrakeLIFE project and Corncrake Grant Scheme having an impact At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase...
by Barbara Killeen | Aug 30, 2022 | Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Each town to receive €100,000 as part of the Streetscape Initiative Projects to include upgrades to building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies Investment to help make our rural towns more colourful, vibrant and attractive places Local...
