There has been a welcome reduction in nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024, says EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published early insights into nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024. The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been developed to provide more timely information on nitrogen levels and is based on monitoring data at 20 major and representative rivers. Overall, the early insights indicator shows that nitrogen levels have improved in […]
Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins UK TDC Opener at Snetterton
2024 TDC Champion Nicole Drought started her title defence in the best possible way at Snetterton at the weekend by qualifying on pole position, taking fastest lap and winning the opening race of the season. Having worked with four times BTCC Champion Colin Turkington during Fri day testing, Nicole had made some setup changes to her […]
Irish Homeowners Urged to Protect Against Power Outages as Storms Surge Through 2025
Cork based Wizer Energy highlights the benefits of solar and battery storage in response to Ireland’s increasing extreme weather events With Ireland experiencing 14 named storms in 2024 and 2025 already off to a dramatic start with Storm Éowyn, households across the country are facing an ever increasing risk of power outages. In the aftermath of Storm […]
Circle K Recognised for Supporting Irish Jobs and Communities with Guaranteed Irish Accreditation
Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has been awarded the Guaranteed Irish symbol, recognising its contribution to local employment, enterprise, and community investment across the country. With 2,300 employees, 170 company-owned service stations, and a further network of 250 stations owned by independent retail partners, Circle K plays a critical role for Ireland’s […]
IFA and Bord Gáis Energy Announce Winner of Solar Competition
IFA and Bord Gáis Energy are delighted to announce that Ann Keohane, from Crosses, Innishannon, Co. Cork, has been selected as the winner of their joint solar competition. Ann, a dairy farmer, receives €5,000 off the cost of the installation of her rooftop solar system. The competition was open to all farmers who ordered solar […]
Minister O’Sullivan calls on the public to protect our birds as nesting season approaches
• Nesting Season (March 1st to August 31st) is a critical time for birds and wildlife as they prepare to breed • Hedgerows provide both food and shelter for our birds and wildlife. Legislation prohibits damage to hedgerows from the beginning of March until the end of August, with limited exemptions. The bird nesting season […]
Diarmuid Gavin and Adam Frost of BBC Gardeners’ World among gardening titans announced for Bord Bia Bloom 2025
Bord Bia Bloom returns May 29th – June 2nd 2025, Phoenix Park, Dublin @bordbiabloom #BordBiaBloom Bord Bia Bloom today announced an exciting line-up of local and international horticultural talent for the five-day festival which takes place from May 29th – June 2nd this year. Among the headliners are homegrown gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost whowill both take […]
New grants for Electric Motorcycles, Small Public Service Vehicles and New Charging Pilot to boost EV adoption
The Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced a suite of initiatives aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and encouraging a cleaner and more sustainable transport future for Ireland. The initiatives are a new scheme for electric motorcycles; a renewal of the taxi, hackney and limousine scheme; and a pilot to explore […]
The Love Your Coast Photography Competition opens for entries on 14th February 2025
This Valentine’s Day, An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme invites Irish photographers to fall in love with the coast with the return of the Love Your Coast photography competition for 2025. Building on Clean Coasts’ 2025 theme of connection, the competition encourages photographers to capture the intersection of Ireland’s captivating coastal beauty, rich heritage, and biodiversity, […]
SuperValu and Centra enable over 6 million container returns in Tipperary during the first 12 months of Deposit Return Scheme
SuperValu and Centra are marking over six million container returns in Tipperary since the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme 12 months ago. 28 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) have been installed in SuperValu and Centra stores in Tipperary – empowering communities across the county to conveniently make returns and move towards more sustainable shopping habits. […]