Archive for the 'Environment' Category
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Monday, 22nd December 2008 - Three deserving winners of the Clare Christmas Decoration competition were today presented prizes at Aras Contae and Chláir by the Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Madeleine Taylor-Quinn and Chairperson of Clare County Council’s Environment SPC, Cllr Patricia McCarthy.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Recycling Figures Double In Limerick
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Monday, 22 December 2008 - Activity at recycling facilities across Limerick has more than doubled in the past four years, according to new figures from Limerick County Council.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Government, Environment | No Comments »
13% drop in paper consumption at Limerick County Council offices
Friday, December 19th, 2008
Friday, 19 December 2008 – Limerick County Council is on target to reduce its overall paper usage by 20%, under an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded initiative.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Clare County Council Issues 12 ‘Green’ Tips For Christmas
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 - This Christmas season, Clare shoppers will use 500 thousand metres of wrapping paper – enough to travel across the county more than 7 times.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Limerick County Council Lifts Drinking Water Alert In Adare
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Wednesday, 10 December 2008 - Limerick County Council, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, has today removed a drinking water alert that was affecting 2,000 customers in Adare, County Limerick.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Limerick City And County Councils Launch Annual Green Christmas Campaign
Friday, December 5th, 2008
Friday, 05 December 2008 - This Christmas season, Limerick shoppers will use 800 thousand metres of wrapping paper – enough to travel up and down the county more than 12 times.
The Mayor of Limerick, Cllr John Gilligan and The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Cllr John Gallahue got together at Arthur’s Quay Shopping Centre to ask the citizens of Limerick city and county to spare a thought for the environment this Christmas (DG) Picture by Dave Gaynor
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Drinking Water Boil Notice Issue In County Limerick
Friday, December 5th, 2008
Friday, 05 December 2008 - Limerick County Council, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, has this evening issued a boil water notice to 2,000 customers served by the Public Water Supply in Adare Town.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »
Minister Killeen Announces Third Phase Of Bioenergy Scheme
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Tuesday, 25 November 2008 - Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, this week announced the commencement of the third phase of the Bioenergy Scheme.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Government, Agriculture, Environment | No Comments »
Limerick Blooms At Awards Ceremony
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Friday, 21 November 2008 - 27 towns and villages throughout County Limerick were last night honoured for their participation in the inaugural ‘Limerick in Bloom’ competition.
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Government, Environment | No Comments »
Kilrush Blooms At The Community Environmental Awards 2008
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 2008 - Communities across the County were honoured at the 2008 Community Environmental Awards ceremony which was held at Aras Chontae an Chlair, Ennis last night.
Mayor of Clare Madeline Taylor Quinn is pictured presenting the Mayor’s Award to Maura Griffin of St Mary’s, Lissycasey at Aras Chontae an Chlair, Ennis on Monday, 17 November 2008
(more…)
Posted in Media Releases, Environment | No Comments »