This year's Earth Hour takes place between 8pm and 9pm this Saturday March 29th. Earth Hour seeks to
inspire people to take action on climate change by having individuals, businesses and public offices turn off all lights for one hour. Last year, 2.2 million people and 2100 businesses in Sydney turned off their
lights, reducing the city's energy consumption by 10.2%. We hope that you will join us in turning off the lights for Earth Hour 2008. For more information on the event, visit here
and for a very quirky option, see here
Friday, March 28, 2008
greenbox news: focus on profile
We've been busy publicizing our members, and here is some info on that guys:
EU flower news: A special publication has just been produced by EU Commission. The focus is the island of Ireland, the Greenbox, Kingfisher trail and the regional EU flowers are the main features of this publication. This new publication was promoted at ITB Berlin - the biggest Tourism Fair in Europe.
We'll put a link on this blog and on our site soon. For now, you can see an earlier EU Flower publication, focusing on the whole EU here: Flowers in Ireland are on page four and five.
EU flower news: A special publication has just been produced by EU Commission. The focus is the island of Ireland, the Greenbox, Kingfisher trail and the regional EU flowers are the main features of this publication. This new publication was promoted at ITB Berlin - the biggest Tourism Fair in Europe.
We'll put a link on this blog and on our site soon. For now, you can see an earlier EU Flower publication, focusing on the whole EU here: Flowers in Ireland are on page four and five.
We regularly get mentioned on various tourism and consumer websites. Here's an example: go!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Environment Fourm
Environment Forum
9 April 2008 Venue Stormont Hotel, Belfast
Cost £229.12
The conference aims to promote awareness and discussion of the key environmental issues facing Northern Ireland’s policy-makers and decision-takers but also provides some examples of groups taking proactive measures to promote better environmental management.
Contact details 028 9261 9933
bookings@bmfconferences.com
www.bmfconferences.com
9 April 2008 Venue Stormont Hotel, Belfast
Cost £229.12
The conference aims to promote awareness and discussion of the key environmental issues facing Northern Ireland’s policy-makers and decision-takers but also provides some examples of groups taking proactive measures to promote better environmental management.
Contact details 028 9261 9933
bookings@bmfconferences.com
www.bmfconferences.com
The Sustainable Energy Awards 2008
The Sustainable Energy Awards 2008 are now open for nominations.
The annual Awards, which are presented by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply, encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
For a full list of the Award categories and details on how to enter - Click Here
Closing date for nominations is April 25th
The annual Awards, which are presented by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply, encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
For a full list of the Award categories and details on how to enter - Click Here
Closing date for nominations is April 25th
Two Websites that You Should Look At
Here are two websites that i think you should check out:
Available funding from:
www.cleanerproduction.ie
Public Event:
www.greenerireland.ie
Available funding from:
www.cleanerproduction.ie
Public Event:
www.greenerireland.ie
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
More Greenbox Exposure
Hi Everyone
Check out the link below to see another article on the Greenbox:
http://www.hippyshopper.com/2007/10/ecotourism_holi.html
Check out the link below to see another article on the Greenbox:
http://www.hippyshopper.com/2007/10/ecotourism_holi.html
The Energy Show 2008
The Energy Show 2008
16th – 17th April 2008, RDS Dublin
Ireland’s national showcase for energy - The Energy Show 2008 - takes place in the RDS Main Hall on the 16th and 17th of April. Organised by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), the event is the perfect forum for suppliers and business customers of sustainable energy technologies and services to meet, share views and transact business.
The Show’s format will include a 2-day trade exhibition coupled with a seminar programme covering all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy relevant to all sectors of Irish business.
In light of the current energy challenge facing business, SEI is encouraging professionals with an interest in - or responsibility for - energy use, to attend and find out how the latest sustainable energy technologies and practices can further inform their profession and ultimately benefit their business.
As part of this year’s event, SEI will host a number of special seminars over the two days on important sustainable energy related issues including -
Renewable Energy Solutions for Large Buildings; How to Design Energy Efficient Commercial and Public Buildings; Best Practice in Design and Optimisation of Industrial Equipment; Energy Management for Medium-Sized Organisations.
For further information on The Energy Show 2008 - including details on how to register for the exhibition and seminars - log onto www.sei.ie/energyshow or email energyshow@registrationdesk.ie
Seminar places are limited so early registration is advised
16th – 17th April 2008, RDS Dublin
Ireland’s national showcase for energy - The Energy Show 2008 - takes place in the RDS Main Hall on the 16th and 17th of April. Organised by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), the event is the perfect forum for suppliers and business customers of sustainable energy technologies and services to meet, share views and transact business.
The Show’s format will include a 2-day trade exhibition coupled with a seminar programme covering all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy relevant to all sectors of Irish business.
In light of the current energy challenge facing business, SEI is encouraging professionals with an interest in - or responsibility for - energy use, to attend and find out how the latest sustainable energy technologies and practices can further inform their profession and ultimately benefit their business.
As part of this year’s event, SEI will host a number of special seminars over the two days on important sustainable energy related issues including -
Renewable Energy Solutions for Large Buildings; How to Design Energy Efficient Commercial and Public Buildings; Best Practice in Design and Optimisation of Industrial Equipment; Energy Management for Medium-Sized Organisations.
For further information on The Energy Show 2008 - including details on how to register for the exhibition and seminars - log onto www.sei.ie/energyshow or email energyshow@registrationdesk.ie
Seminar places are limited so early registration is advised
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
TOO BUSY FOR TRAINING? JUST WANT THE MENTORING?
TOO BUSY FOR TRAINING? JUST WANT THE MENTORING?
You may have received a number of emails about various training & networking opportunities through the SOURCE: Developing Rural Creativity Programme this Spring. Here’s one more!
This latest opportunity is offering just mentoring – no training, no meetings, just a chance to access one-to-one support and advice. We’re offering ½ day mentoring sessions at your place of work, on marketing &/or a range of general management issues. Mentoring is with small / rural business &/or creative industry specialists, and costs just €30 a session (about 1/10 of the normal cost!).
If you think you and your business (or business idea) could benefit from this fantastic opportunity to talk through ideas, issues, challenges or plans, then please get in touch with us on:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
You may have received a number of emails about various training & networking opportunities through the SOURCE: Developing Rural Creativity Programme this Spring. Here’s one more!
This latest opportunity is offering just mentoring – no training, no meetings, just a chance to access one-to-one support and advice. We’re offering ½ day mentoring sessions at your place of work, on marketing &/or a range of general management issues. Mentoring is with small / rural business &/or creative industry specialists, and costs just €30 a session (about 1/10 of the normal cost!).
If you think you and your business (or business idea) could benefit from this fantastic opportunity to talk through ideas, issues, challenges or plans, then please get in touch with us on:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
The Emerald Revellers
The Emerald Revellers
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
The Emerald Revellers
The Emerald Revellers
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
Organic Centre (potato day 16th March)
Updated News Release
Minister Trevor Sargent will attend the 10th annual Potato Day at
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
16th March 2008, 11am -6pm
Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has been confirmed to attend The Organic Centre’s Potato Day on March 16th at 4pm.
The Organic Centre has invited principals, teachers, parents and students of local Primary Schools to meet the Minister later in the afternoon.
Trevor Sargent has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools. Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The 10th annual Potato Day at The Organic Centre coincides this year with The International Year of the Potato. The day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure.
Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control.
Local men Philip McGuinness and Noel Carter will give a coping session using the Fermanagh Loy (special type of spade).
The centre’s Eco-Shop will offer 18 varieties of organic seed potatoes for sale, here is a selection: Orla, British Queen, Sante, Record, Cara, Golden Wonder, Edzell Blue, Charlotte, Bambibo and Sarpo Mira.
The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes on the day.
Entrance fee: €5 for adults, friends and children free, concession €3
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Minister Trevor Sargent will attend the 10th annual Potato Day at
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
16th March 2008, 11am -6pm
Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has been confirmed to attend The Organic Centre’s Potato Day on March 16th at 4pm.
The Organic Centre has invited principals, teachers, parents and students of local Primary Schools to meet the Minister later in the afternoon.
Trevor Sargent has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools. Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The 10th annual Potato Day at The Organic Centre coincides this year with The International Year of the Potato. The day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure.
Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control.
Local men Philip McGuinness and Noel Carter will give a coping session using the Fermanagh Loy (special type of spade).
The centre’s Eco-Shop will offer 18 varieties of organic seed potatoes for sale, here is a selection: Orla, British Queen, Sante, Record, Cara, Golden Wonder, Edzell Blue, Charlotte, Bambibo and Sarpo Mira.
The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes on the day.
Entrance fee: €5 for adults, friends and children free, concession €3
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
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