Strandhill among cleanest beaches in coastal litter survey
There have been contrasting results for local beaches and piers in a major new nationwide litter survey which was conducted by the business group ‘Irish Business Against Litter’ The study has found Strandhill in Sligo to be ‘Clean to European norms’ The Study has found that the majority of…
Community groups encouraged to register for National Spring Clean
Community groups are encouraged to register with An Taisce for the National Spring Clean. The event kicks off for the month of April with over 500,000 volunteers taking part nationally in 2020. Sligo Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly says there has been a noticeable increase in roadside litter in the region…
An Taisce welcomes scrapping of hedge cutting regulations
The decision by the Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan not to proceed with regulations which would allow hedge cutting in August this year has been welcomed by An Taisce. The Heritage Act 2018 allowed the Minister the discretion of permitting hedge cutting on a trial basis in 2019 and 2020. The…
On AgriWeek: An Taisce on the Planning Framework and a Leitrim protest
On Agri-Week this week: Sustainable farming depends on a national planning framework that tackles climate change and develops rural economies – tonight on the programme we’ll hear from An Taisce on this plan which is expected to be published in the coming weeks. We’ll also hear about a protect planned…
An Taisce: The North West does not need a motorway
As pressure mounts on the government to improve infrastructure to the North West – An Taisce says there’s no need for a motorway to Sligo. The comments come as part of the overall discussion on the National Planning Framework which will outline a strategic plan for how the country will…
Lough Eske cleanup at 2pm today
Donegal litter units are out in force this weekend to have the county looking “spick & span” for the upcoming summer season. The 3 litter units provided by Donegal County Council have been working together with volunteers from local towns & villages over the last number of years to collect…