3rd August 2016 After coming under intense public pressure the Irish Government has decided to purchase 4,900 acres of land near the Dublin Wicklow border being sold by Nama. The Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring announced that close to 4,900 acres of land in the Dublin Mountains Read more…
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July 6th 2016 Image: Pupils from Berrings National School in Cork, receiving their award with Alan Duffy, CEO of HSBC and Duncan Stewart, Water Explorer Ambassador. Water conservation may be the last thing on your mind during a damp Irish summer. But one scheme being run in schools around Ireland Read more…
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. Held between the 11th and 19th of June with bike themed events organised by local authorities, community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland. From free bike checks, fun cycles, lunchtime city rides, heritage cycles, electric bike races, school cycling events, bike festivals, road races and much more. There’s something for every age and ability. Join the fun at this year’s Bike Week. Where will your bike take you? Here is ten activities/events that coincide with bike week.
June 10th 2016 It’s a sad fact but much of Ireland’s bogs are contributing to Climate Change. Bogs that have been drained for cutting and are left exposed are leaking CO2 into the atmosphere. The good news is that when a bog is restored it becomes a carbon sink and Read more…
Considering that it is Tree Week (6th to the 13th of March) and to coincide with our gallery of Native Irish Trees we have released a gallery of leaves found on native Irish trees. Tree Week raises awareness about the important ecosystem service trees provide.
