‘Energy & Environment’ Archives
Ennis To Benefit From Flood Alleviation Works
Clare County Council today announced a comprehensive programme of flood alleviation works for the town of Ennis. (more...)
Mount Callan Wind Farm Project Is Approved
A wind energy development co-operative in County Clare has received planning permission from Clare County Council to construct the largest community owned wind farm development in Ireland. West Clare Renewable Energy Ltd. (WCRE) plans to construct 28 3MW wind turbines on the western slopes of Mount Callan, a 391-metre high mountain located [...]
Flood Relief Works To Be Undertaken In Ennis
One of the most badly affected areas of Ennis during serious flooding last November is to benefit from flood relief works. Ennis Town Council today signed a contract with BAM Civil Ltd., Galway, to construct the Aughanteeroe Flood Alleviation Scheme. The need for flood alleviation works at Aughanteeroe, Gort Road, Ennis was identified in the [...]
Energy Awards For Northern Ireland Buildings
The considerable shift within the Irish construction industry towards energy efficient building design is being acknowledged by a newly launched awards scheme, details of which were announced today. (more...)
New Energy Awards Scheme Is Launched
The considerable shift within the Irish construction industry towards energy efficient building design is being acknowledged by a newly launched awards scheme, details of which were announced today. Building professionals including architects, engineers, builders and developers, across Ireland are being urged to submit entries to the Isover [...]
End To Hosepipe Ban In Clare
Clare County Council announced today that the hosepipe ban introduced three weeks ago in the Ennis, North Clare Electoral Areas and the Tulla and Kiltannon District Electoral Areas will end at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday 16th. (more...)
Four Limerick Communities Show Pride Of Place
Four County Limerick communities are busily preparing for the judging stage of the 2010 Pride of Place competition, which takes place during the first weekend of August. (more...)
Water Conservation Measures Remain In Place In Clare
Clare County Council announced today that despite the rainfall in the last week, water supply to consumers continues to be vulnerable. (more...)
Water Restrictions In Clare
Clare County Council has announced that water supplies will be cut-off in Tulla from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., tonight Friday 25th June 2010. (more...)
SPEECH Green Flag For Clarecastle NS
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Water Restrictions Introduced In County Clare
Clare County Council has announced that restrictions on water supplies are being put in place Ennis, Tulla and parts of north Clare over the coming days. (more...)
460% Increase In Number Of Forest Fire Callouts
Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has reported a 460% increase in the number of call-outs to forest, bog and gorse fires in the first five months of 2010. The emergency service tended to 204 such incidents between January 1st and June 1st, compared to 36 for the same period in 2009. The fire service also reported a 38% increase in call-outs [...]
Clare Retains 8 Blue Flag Awards
An Taisce today awarded the prestigious International Blue Flag to eight of County Clare’s beaches. (more...)
35 Limerick Communities To Bloom This Summer
35 towns and villages throughout County Limerick are busily preparing for the judging stage of the 3rd annual ‘Limerick in Bloom’ competition. Limerick County Council, in conjunction with Shannon Development, have hosted the competition since 2008 as a motivational mechanism for the many small local based groups throughout the county to [...]
Department of Defence Launches Biodiversity Action Plan
The Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen T.D., this week published the Sectoral Biodiversity Action Plan for the Department of Defence. (more...)
Killeen Attends Task Force Meeting On Emergency Planning
Mid West T.D. and Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen today chaired his first meeting of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning at the National Emergency Coordination Centre. (more...)
Irish Business Leaders Give Green Light To State Procurement Policy Change
A new coalition of Irish business leaders has issued an open letter urging the government to leverage the State’s €17bn annual procurement spend to develop the green economy. (more...)
Clare Receives Funding To Clean Up Tourist Sites
Clare T.D. and Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen has welcomed the Department of the Environment’s allocation of €15,000 to Clare County Council, as part of a newly launched scheme to support local authorities in keeping key tourist areas clear of litter during the summer. (more...)