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 Second Level Students Ms Emer O’Donnell & Ms Sarah Ryan. Borrisoleigh Students Create Innovative Uses For Discarded Fishing nets.
Something that one person considers worthless, may be considered valuable by someone else. So say two students from St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, who have come up with some most innovative ways of turning plastic waste into useful commodities.
As part of their ‘Business Studies Course’, the two students, Ms Emer O’Donnell and Ms Sarah Ryan, have created a Mini Company called “ES REUSE”; same which specialises in the creation of sought after products, manufactured from throw away waste materials / rubbish.
The students have created a simple but effective all-in-one wall hanging ideal for holding hurleys, garden tools and a host of other items. The hanger makes use of old abandoned fishing netting, recovered from the sea shore, partnered with recycled timber. ‘Ghost Nets’, as they are called by environmentalists, are fishing nets that have been left behind or lost in the ocean by fishing craft. These nets, often nearly invisible in the dim light, can be left tangled on a rocky reef or drifting in the open sea. Sea creatures, e.g Seals, Dolphins, Turtles etc. most often become entangled in these nets, resulting in most cases in their slow, often painful death.
The girls also have a number of other products, such as a key holder and wardrobe hangers made from old tennis balls.
Products can be bought online via their website www.esreuse.com and a percentage of their profits will be donated to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.
Please do give them your full support.
A female Mute Swan slowed traffic down on Barry’s Bridge, for a short time, here in Thurles today, February 4th 2019.
We understand the unfortunate bird was blinded by the sun, as she glided southwards towards the waters of the River Suir, clipping its wings on unseen overhead Christmas illuminations.
The Mute Swan, despite being badly shaken by the ordeal, remained ‘mute’, and having once more recovered her bearings; allowed herself to be escorted back to the river by sympathetic locals. [Tipperary Co. Council could be in for yet another compensation claim, should she decide to visit her ‘Fowl Advocate’.]
But why are Christmas Lights, Reindeer, Snowmen, Santa Clauses and religious paraphernalia left, still hanging; strung across the Thurles skyline, 6 weeks after Santa Clause has come and gone, I hear you say. Especially since only half of same truly functioned during this last festive season.
I regret to communicate that this seems to be the new policy, being initiated by the Templemore / Thurles Municipal District Council, for the past two years. Indeed, last year (2018) quite a few of our aerial embellishments were not removed until March, while lights on Barry’s Bridge remained up until July, and others on Cathedral Street and on Thurles Castle; same were not removed at all.
Still, remember you can register your dissatisfaction on May 19th 2019; as Councillors now begin to come, once more, out of the woodwork, highlighting ‘dog poo’, and the funding of ‘Thurles entry roads signs’, left out-of-date for 10 years.
Statement from the Department of Roads at Tipperary County Council.
 The Roads Department of Tipperary County Council, wish to inform landowners that it has come to their attention that persons, latter purporting to be agents/contractors, are approaching farmers and other landowners, claiming that the Council has employed them to cut trees/hedges on behalf of the said Council. These rogue agents are also seeking payment for any work undertaken.
Tipperary County Council wish to make it clear to the public that it has absolutely no involvement, whatsoever, with these persons and has not employed their services in any capacity. They further point out that it is up to each individual landowner to arrange to cut their own trees/hedges.
If any member of the public should come across such so called agents, they are asked to report the matter immediately to Gardaí.
Should members of the public wish to receive further clarification on the above, please contact Tipperary County Council at Tel: 0761 06 5000, to discuss the matter further.
Note: All landowners and occupiers of land should note that Section 46 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 prohibits the cutting, of hedges and ditches during the period March 1st to August 31st each year; thus ensuring the safety of birds and other wildlife.
Research to help deliver a low carbon, sustainable and healthy future – EPA announces €12.2 million Government of Ireland funding for environmental research.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced awards totalling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects. The EPA environmental research programme is a Government of Ireland initiative, funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment.
 The new EPA research projects funded will address a wide range of topics, including:-
Implementation of the Climate National Mitigation Plan and Adaptation Framework.
Implementation of the River Basin Management Plans.
Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Ireland.
Antibiotic resistance.
Plastics use.
Natural capital accounting.
Peatlands management.
Habitats drone mapping.
Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Mr Richard Bruton T.D. stated:-
“I am currently developing an all government plan to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. We must step up our response and make decisions now, which will see our natural environment protected and indeed thriving for future generations. Today’s announcement of €12.2million government funding, in research across the areas of climate, water, sustainability and green enterprise will drive the discovery of better, more innovative solutions to managing our environment effectively.”
Ms Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA, stated:-
“Our environment impacts on our health and wellbeing – we know this and the science proves it. We live better, healthier lives when our environment is valued and protected. As such, the EPA is pleased to announce awards totalling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects.
The outputs from these projects will provide the foundation and evidence base for credible environmental decision-making into the future. As the issue of climate change becomes ever more pressing, there is an urgent need to find sustainable and low-carbon solutions to environmental pressures. To this end, the EPA works closely with other agencies to co-fund projects and prioritise research in areas such as climate change, water quality, agriculture and energy.”
Dr Alice Wemaere, EPA Research Manager, added:-
“In our 2018 Call, researchers were invited to respond to specific topics as well as to propose their own ideas for relevant and innovative research. This resulted in a higher number of proposals received this year. The most promising projects have now been given the go-ahead and awarded funding. We very much look forward to seeing the researchers’ findings and their solutions to pressing environmental issues over the course of the next two and three years and will ensure that they are widely shared for implementation.”
Dr Wemaere also explained that the EPA supported researchers in drawing down EU funding:-
“In 2018, the EPA supported Irish environmental researchers in securing over €2.6 million in EU Horizon 2020 funding. This funding is for environmental research in areas embracing climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials.”
Details of the 2018 EPA research awards are available HERE.
Christmas Tree Recycling Centres Tipperary
 Parnell Street Car Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Please keep the following in mind: The final opportunity to drop off your traditional Christmas Tree, [Free of Charge] for recycling, comes to an end on Saturday next, January 19th, at the following stated locations.
Thurles: Parnell Street Car Park.
Clonmel: Clonmel Recycling Centre Carrigeen.
Cashel: Waller’s-Lot Recycling Centre.
Carrick- on- Suir: Fair Green Car Park.
Nenagh: Nenagh Recycling Centre.
Roscrea: Roscrea Recycling Centre.
Templemore: Templemore Town Park.
Cahir: Cahir Depot, Cahir Business Park.
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