Advanced laser systems reveal hidden carbon in Ireland’s hedgerows and woods
EPA funded research has found that hedgerow and woodlands in Ireland could make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Using Laser Radar, known as LiDAR, the project has provided amazing detail about the amount of carbon stored in Ireland’s hedgerows. The LiDAR system scans a hedge picking out its […]
ALONE Caution Against Dehydration Ahead of Heatwave
ALONE, the charity that supports older people in need, is urging older people to take caution in the upcoming warm spell and is asking members of the public to keep an eye on potentially vulnerable older people in the heat. Met Eireann have forecast hot weather conditions for the coming week with […]
Restaurateurs Encourage Garth Brooks Fans to Visit Dublin and Attend Country & Western Events
The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) is today encouraging Garth Brooks fans who were meant to travel to Dublin for the concerts to continue with their travel plans and partake in events organised by Fáilte Ireland instead. 400,000 concert goers were expected to arrive in Dublin to attend the five Garth Brooks concerts, but […]
Harkin Clarifies Stance on Hogan Nomination
Independent MEP Marian Harkin has issued a statement concerning what she described as an inaccurate account in a Sunday newspaper of her position in relation to the nomination of Phil Hogan to be Ireland’s European Commissioner. She said: – “Despite an article in the Sunday Times wrongly stated that I oppose the nomination of […]
Report highlights pub’s role in creating economic development and social wellbeing in rural Ireland
7,400 Pubs operating in Ireland with 50,000 employed by Irish pubs · €60.7 million generated in wages and estimated total of €2.1m injected by pubs in their local supply chains Today, the findings of an academic study conducted by the University of York and Newcastle Business School (Northumbria University) and prepared for the Vintners’ Federation of […]
Harkin Slams LEADER Proposals
The action by Minister Hogan to move LEADER companies from direct community management to the remit of the County Councils will catapult us right back to the type of gombeen politics we should have left behind a generation ago. His belief that the fingerprints of politicians or officialdom should be indelibly printed on every single […]
EPA report sets out how to break the link between economic growth and environmental impact
Millions of Euro per year can be saved right across the economy and society if people use water, energy and raw materials in a better way – through efficient production processes and less wasteful consumption. If we want our society to be competitive and sustainable we need to live better while using less. This […]
Waterways Ireland Advises Swimmers to Swim in Designated Areas Away From Harbours and Marinas.
At last the summer has arrived but with it come some hidden dangers! Waterways Ireland would like to advise swimmers that operating docks, harbours and marinas are not appropriate areas for swimming and that those wishing take a dip in the Shannon should do so in the designated local Authority swim areas. Dock, harbours & […]