‘Energy & Environment’ Archives
Cliffs of Moher shortlisted for National Green award
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in the Green Awards 2013. (more...)
Mulcahy urges eligible Clare pensioners to claim British fuel allowance
Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has highlighted that 131,000 Irish people returned from a lifetime of work in the UK could be eligible for the UK Winter Fuel Payment Allowance – worth up to €350 per year. (more...)
Limerick Celebrates ‘A Feast Of Trees’ During National Tree Week
The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr. Jerome Scanlan today planted an Oak Tree at Killeline Heights, Newcastle West, Co Limerick to mark the beginning of National Tree Week in County Limerick. (more...)
PHOTOCALL National Tree Week Launch in Limerick
The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Jerome Scanlon, will plant an Oak Tree at Killeline Heights, Newcastle West, Co Limerick today (Monday, 04 March 2013) at 3pm to launch National Tree Week in County Limerick. The week-long festival, which is being co-ordinated nationally by the Tree Council of Ireland, is aimed at encouraging members of the public to [...]
Mulcahy says Energy Action Plan will deliver jobs and savings
Clare Senator and Fine Gael Senate Spokesman on Energy, Communications and Natural Resources, Tony Mulcahy has said that the Government’s launch of a €70m Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF) for public and commercial buildings will help to create new jobs and developer significant energy savings. (more...)
Community Orchard to Blossom at Lees Road
A community orchard is being developed at Lees Road Sports & Amenity Park in Ennis. (more...)
Vigilance urged despite reduction in Clare wildfires
New figures show a sharp decrease in the number of forest, bog and gorse fires attended by the Clare Fire and Rescue Service in 2011 and 2012. (more...)
Knockainey Honoured For Pride of Place Success
Knockainey’s achievement in securing one of the top awards in the 2012 IPB Pride of Place Competition was today (Thursday, 21 February, 2013) officially recognised by the Kilmallock Local Area Committee of Limerick County Council. (more...)
Minister Hayes Signs Ennis Flood Relief Contract
Mr. Brian Hayes, Minister of State at the Department of Finance (OPW) today (Thursday, 21 February, 2013) signed a contract with Wills Bros Ltd. of Foxford, Co Mayo, for the construction of a major flood defence scheme in Ennis, County Clare. (more...)
The Burren – 300 Million Years in the Making
An introductory course examining how plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes have shaped the landscape of the Burren Region will take place during March and April. (more...)
Clare To Celebrate ‘A Feast Of Trees’ During National Tree Week
Events marking National Tree Week 2013 will take place in County Clare from 3rd – 10th March. (more...)
Study highlights over-reliance on household chemicals
A research project led by the Regional Waste Management Office (RWMO) for Limerick Clare Kerry has found that householders are over reliant on hazardous chemicals when it comes to routine cleaning, gardening and DIY activities. (more...)
Clare Students And Teachers Attend Energy Workshops
Students and teachers from across County Clare have participated in a series of energy awareness workshops held throughout Clare. (more...)
Limerick study highlights over-reliance on household chemicals
A research project in Limerick has found that householders are over reliant on hazardous chemicals when it comes to routine cleaning, gardening and DIY activities. (more...)
Sustainable Freight Transport Model Is Developed For Mid West
Details have been announced of a new research project aimed at determining how the Limerick-Shannon Gateway can be developed as a Sustainable Gateway for freight transport. (more...)
Clare Communities Urged To Show Pride of Place
Clare County Council is inviting local communities, projects and housing estates to participate in the “Pride of Place” competition 2013. (more...)
Closing Date Nears For Submissions To Shannon Estuary Plan
The agencies behind a major strategic plan for the future development and management of marine-related industry and tourism along the Shannon Estuary have advised that the closing date for submissions is this Friday (February 15th 2013). (more...)
Prestigious Water Quality Standard for Limerick County Council
Limerick County Council has become the first Irish recipient of a prestigious internationally-recognised quality standard for the delivery of drinking water. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Minister To Present Water Quality Standard To Limerick County Council
Attn News and Photo Desks For Immediate Release WHAT: Mr. Phil Hogan T.D, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the National Standards Authority of Ireland will formally present Limerick County Council with the ISO 24512:2007 for Management of Drinking Water Utilities in respect of the Kilmallock Water Treatment [...]
Public Consulted On Future Development Of Ennis
Members of the public in County Clare are being invited to play their part in the formulation of the new Ennis and Environs Development Plan 2014- 2020. (more...)