On Sunday June 11, in partnership with the Clonakilty Bicycle Festival and Duchás Clonakilty Heritage, members of the public are invited to a Historical River Cycle to learn the history and health of the Feagle. Meet at Emmet Square, with your bicycle, at 3pm; from there the group will head […]
Environment
As the waters warm around the coast of West Cork and we welcome the annual migration of whales, and lots of activity from dolphins and porpoises, Marine Biologist and Oceanographer and IWDG member Catherine Russell reminds us that these creatures should not be disturbed or stressed in their natural habitat. […]
Following her recent talk and viewing session to the public, Branch Committee member and local area National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Conservation Ranger, Claire Deasy, gives an account of Clonakilty’s newest resident bird of prey, the awe-inspiring peregrine falcon (scientific name: falco peregrinus; Irish name: fabhcún gorm). This spring, […]
Ludgate Hub, The Wheel and RetroKit have been selected to deliver an innovative new programme aimed at filling the sustainable learning gap. The CHERIS project aims to support homeowners in making their homes more energy-efficient (ensuring access to grants and funding where possible), reducing household energy costs, all while targeting […]
As the sun finally burst onto the scene in late May, an unlikely group paid a visit to Ireland’s shores on an important mission. Members of the European Parliament, hailing from different parts of Europe and from opposing political groups joined together for a delegation to Ireland’s coastal and fishing […]
There is a lot of talk today about our connection with nature and how, in both rural and urban areas, we need to find ways to reconnect and see the importance of wild spaces for wildlife and for us. Picking and gathering wild plants for food is a literal connection: […]