The Development Media Workshop are running Environmental Photography Courses on the following dates: Saturday July 26thThursday August 14thSaturday October 18thThe courses start at 9:15am and finish at 5pm. Locally sourced (organic where possible) lunch is provided, as are cameras and computers. The cost of all courses are £135 (sterling). If you wish to make a booking you can make payment through our website (www.developmentmediaworkshop.org/environment5.html). Please use the paypal button marked for Photography.
We are also holding an Environmental Animation course on Saturday September 27th, for twelve participants. The cost of this course is £40 for an adult, and £25 for under 18 year olds.
Our courses are run with small numbers to give the best possible support to participants. Full payment is required at booking. If cancellation is made more than 3 weeks before the course date a 50% refund will be given, and a further 50% refund IF we are able to fill the vacant place. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the course date will only receive a refund of 100% if the vacant place if filled.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Leitrim Landscapes
Leitrim Landscapes, in conjunction with Tawnylust Lodge, Manorhamilton, offers guided walks on nature, archaeology, wildlife and foraging in the North Leitrim area, using local guides. On Sat July 19th & Sun July 20th there will be walks to Tullyskeherny archaeology site and Cranny Wood, Lurganboy respectively. These walks afford participants a practical opportunity to read and interpret the landscape around us, forage for food and thus increase our understanding and appreciation of both.
Walks both days will be 3-4 hours duration and not too strenuous. Leitrim Landscapes operates to ecotourism principles including Leave no Trace guidelines; groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Day trips €25/day, €40/ 2days. Weekend Packages incl self-catering accommodation €150/pp sharing based on 4.
For further information on day trips or weekend packages or to book please contact: Nuala McNulty at nulamcnulty@eircom.net or +353 (0) 87 9172143
Details of walks
Sat July 19th - 11am, meet at car park opposite Catholic Church Manorhamilon at the Fire Station.
Starting from the star fort located in Manorhamilton town the walk will lead out toward the Leitrim way via the Enniskillen road. We will reach the top of Tullyskeherney about ¾ of an hour later and then enter the plateau with its spectacular views and interesting archaeological sites ranging from the late Neolithic to the early Medieval period. The emphasis of this walk is going to be the geology, archaeology and wildlife. A practical approach in reading and interpreting the landscape around us thus increasing our appreciation of it.
The walk should take about 3 to 4 hours but won’t be strenuous, as a lot of this time has been allocated to looking at and for flora, fauna and things of interest.
Weather permitting we can then descend via the turf road toward Larkfield or loop around and return via the Leitrim way again.
Sunday July 20th - 11am, meet at car park opposite the Catholic Church Manorhamilton at the Fire Station
Leaving Manorhamilton, the walk will take us to Cranny Wood in Lurganboy and across Shanvaus hill affording stunning views of Benbo and Glencar Valley. The difference in geological formations is easily visible in this area. We will pass through Lurganboy village with its historical church and battle site into Milltown Wood along the river Bonet where we will look at a range of plants and wildlife. The duration of this walk is approximately 3 hours.
Walkers should bring strong walking boots/shoes, waterproof clothes, binoculars and lots of enthusiasm!
Walks both days will be 3-4 hours duration and not too strenuous. Leitrim Landscapes operates to ecotourism principles including Leave no Trace guidelines; groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Day trips €25/day, €40/ 2days. Weekend Packages incl self-catering accommodation €150/pp sharing based on 4.
For further information on day trips or weekend packages or to book please contact: Nuala McNulty at nulamcnulty@eircom.net or +353 (0) 87 9172143
Details of walks
Sat July 19th - 11am, meet at car park opposite Catholic Church Manorhamilon at the Fire Station.
Starting from the star fort located in Manorhamilton town the walk will lead out toward the Leitrim way via the Enniskillen road. We will reach the top of Tullyskeherney about ¾ of an hour later and then enter the plateau with its spectacular views and interesting archaeological sites ranging from the late Neolithic to the early Medieval period. The emphasis of this walk is going to be the geology, archaeology and wildlife. A practical approach in reading and interpreting the landscape around us thus increasing our appreciation of it.
The walk should take about 3 to 4 hours but won’t be strenuous, as a lot of this time has been allocated to looking at and for flora, fauna and things of interest.
Weather permitting we can then descend via the turf road toward Larkfield or loop around and return via the Leitrim way again.
Sunday July 20th - 11am, meet at car park opposite the Catholic Church Manorhamilton at the Fire Station
Leaving Manorhamilton, the walk will take us to Cranny Wood in Lurganboy and across Shanvaus hill affording stunning views of Benbo and Glencar Valley. The difference in geological formations is easily visible in this area. We will pass through Lurganboy village with its historical church and battle site into Milltown Wood along the river Bonet where we will look at a range of plants and wildlife. The duration of this walk is approximately 3 hours.
Walkers should bring strong walking boots/shoes, waterproof clothes, binoculars and lots of enthusiasm!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Tourism Ireland Summer Ezine
Tourism Ireland (Paris) has included the Greenbox in its Summer Edition ezine. It sent the ezine to its database of 154,000 members on 03 June 2008.
To view the french edition of the Greenbox newsletter click here
To view the french edition of the Greenbox newsletter click here
Friday, June 6, 2008
Ecoescape Ireland
50 Of Ireland’s Best Ecoescapes - New Guidebook launch June 4th 2008
Click here for the Ecoescape Ireland website
24 listed are current members of the Greenbox Network
The Northwest of Ireland clearly stands out and has achieved recognition in Ireland’s first ecotravel guide book. The all island publication is the first recognition that a growing consumer market is choosing a holiday with a difference.
The following properties in the Northwest are included in the book, The Greenbox, the Kingfisher Cycle Trail, the Leitrim Sculpture Centre, the Organic Centre and many more services and organisations are also listed in the comprehensive directory.
Greenbox welcome this publication of many of its members which is a reward for much investment in training and product development over the past number of years.
Mary Mulvey, CEO, The Greenbox commenting on the launch “There is now recognition of the fact that the products and services are in demand by tourists. We now need all the agencies in tourism, agriculture and rural development to capitalise on these achievements and deliver on what it is in strategic plans if we are serious about developing ecotourism on the island of Ireland.The majority of funding that the Greenbox has received to date has been from cross border sources, very little core funding support for training, capital development and marketing has been received to date.”
Co. Cavan (2)
• The Old Schoolhouse, Meenaslive, Co. Cavan www.theoldschoolhousecavan.com
• Trinity Island Lodge, Killenashandra, Co. Cavan www.trinityisland.com
Co. Donegal (3)
• The Breesy Centre, Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal www.breesycentre.com
• Ard Na Breatha , Donegal Town, Co. Donegal www.ardnabreatha.com
• Creevy Coop- Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal www.creevyexperience.com
Co. Fermanagh (8)
• Ireland’s Eco Tours, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh www.irelandecotours.com
• Blaney Spa & Yoga Centre www.blaneyspaandyogacentre.com
• The Share Centre www.sharevillage.org
• Belle Isle Estate www.belleisle-estate.org
• Corralea Activity Centre www.activityireland.com
Co Leitrim (4)
• Ard Nahoo, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim www.ardnahoo.com
• Tawnlusty Lodge, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim www.tawnylustlodge.com
• The Old Rectory, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim www.theoldrectoryireland.com
• Lough Allen Adventure Centre, Ballinaglearagh, Co. Leitrim www.loughallenadventure.com
Co Sligo (4)
• The Benwiskin Centre, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo www.benwiskincentre.com
• Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill, Co. Sligo www.voya.ie
• The Gyreum EcoLodge, Riverstown, Co Sligo www.gyreum.com
• Coopershill House, Co Sligo www.coopershill.com
(Member of Ireland’s Blue Book and Responsible Tourism Skillnet, promoted by Greenbox)
Click here for the Ecoescape Ireland website
24 listed are current members of the Greenbox Network
The Northwest of Ireland clearly stands out and has achieved recognition in Ireland’s first ecotravel guide book. The all island publication is the first recognition that a growing consumer market is choosing a holiday with a difference.
The following properties in the Northwest are included in the book, The Greenbox, the Kingfisher Cycle Trail, the Leitrim Sculpture Centre, the Organic Centre and many more services and organisations are also listed in the comprehensive directory.
Greenbox welcome this publication of many of its members which is a reward for much investment in training and product development over the past number of years.
Mary Mulvey, CEO, The Greenbox commenting on the launch “There is now recognition of the fact that the products and services are in demand by tourists. We now need all the agencies in tourism, agriculture and rural development to capitalise on these achievements and deliver on what it is in strategic plans if we are serious about developing ecotourism on the island of Ireland.The majority of funding that the Greenbox has received to date has been from cross border sources, very little core funding support for training, capital development and marketing has been received to date.”
Co. Cavan (2)
• The Old Schoolhouse, Meenaslive, Co. Cavan www.theoldschoolhousecavan.com
• Trinity Island Lodge, Killenashandra, Co. Cavan www.trinityisland.com
Co. Donegal (3)
• The Breesy Centre, Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal www.breesycentre.com
• Ard Na Breatha , Donegal Town, Co. Donegal www.ardnabreatha.com
• Creevy Coop- Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal www.creevyexperience.com
Co. Fermanagh (8)
• Ireland’s Eco Tours, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh www.irelandecotours.com
• Blaney Spa & Yoga Centre www.blaneyspaandyogacentre.com
• The Share Centre www.sharevillage.org
• Belle Isle Estate www.belleisle-estate.org
• Corralea Activity Centre www.activityireland.com
Co Leitrim (4)
• Ard Nahoo, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim www.ardnahoo.com
• Tawnlusty Lodge, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim www.tawnylustlodge.com
• The Old Rectory, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim www.theoldrectoryireland.com
• Lough Allen Adventure Centre, Ballinaglearagh, Co. Leitrim www.loughallenadventure.com
Co Sligo (4)
• The Benwiskin Centre, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo www.benwiskincentre.com
• Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill, Co. Sligo www.voya.ie
• The Gyreum EcoLodge, Riverstown, Co Sligo www.gyreum.com
• Coopershill House, Co Sligo www.coopershill.com
(Member of Ireland’s Blue Book and Responsible Tourism Skillnet, promoted by Greenbox)
WORKSHOP IN JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
JUNE 21ST – 11AM TO 5PM
AT THE LEITRIM DESIGN HOUSE, THE DOCK, CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
The Leitrim Design House will host a day-long workshop in Japanese woodblock printmaking on June 21st, 11am to 5pm at the Dock, in Carrick-on-Shannon. This workshop is designed to incorporate the basics of the art form of Japanese Woodblock printmaking
Debra Bowden is an artist / printmaker based in Thomastown, County Kilkenny.
Her work is a combination of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings on carved and scorched plywood blocks.
In 2006 she was awarded a six week Artist-in-Residency in Japanese Woodblock Printmaking on Awaji Island, Japan. She was one of seven international artists to be selected and the first ever from Ireland where she was taught skills by Japanese master printmakers, skills that are still being used today in Kyoto and Tokyo.
A large focus of Debra’s training in Japan was in the dissemination of the skills she has acquired. Prior to the course she taught Japanese woodblock printmaking in Grennan Mill Craft School, Thomastown; Kozo Studio and Gallery, Thomastown and the National Print Museum, Dublin.
Traditional tools and materials are used with a variety of Japanese papers and included in the price in this unique workshop.
AT THE LEITRIM DESIGN HOUSE, THE DOCK, CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
The Leitrim Design House will host a day-long workshop in Japanese woodblock printmaking on June 21st, 11am to 5pm at the Dock, in Carrick-on-Shannon. This workshop is designed to incorporate the basics of the art form of Japanese Woodblock printmaking
Debra Bowden is an artist / printmaker based in Thomastown, County Kilkenny.
Her work is a combination of Japanese woodblock prints and paintings on carved and scorched plywood blocks.
In 2006 she was awarded a six week Artist-in-Residency in Japanese Woodblock Printmaking on Awaji Island, Japan. She was one of seven international artists to be selected and the first ever from Ireland where she was taught skills by Japanese master printmakers, skills that are still being used today in Kyoto and Tokyo.
A large focus of Debra’s training in Japan was in the dissemination of the skills she has acquired. Prior to the course she taught Japanese woodblock printmaking in Grennan Mill Craft School, Thomastown; Kozo Studio and Gallery, Thomastown and the National Print Museum, Dublin.
Traditional tools and materials are used with a variety of Japanese papers and included in the price in this unique workshop.
The fee for this one day workshop is € 90.00
Maximum 8 people per workshop.
Early booking essential
For further information please contact the Leitrim Design House on 071 96 50533 or email mailto:info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie
Maximum 8 people per workshop.
Early booking essential
For further information please contact the Leitrim Design House on 071 96 50533 or email mailto:info@leitrimdesignhouse.ie
Responsible Tourism Skillnet
Providing high quality dedicated training for the ecotourism sector in Ireland.
We are a new, dynamic initiative designed by Greenbox to provide training and networking support to enterprises within the eco-tourism sector and any organisation interested in developing their business in a more environmentally friendly way. Funded by the national Skillnets fund under the Department of Enterprise, our training aims to increase the knowledge and skills of those working in the eco-tourism sector and covers a broad range of areas in the following fields:
Ecotourism
IT & Business Management
Environmental Managment
Marketing
Greening your Business
Web-based Marketing
EU Flower
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Ecoescape Book - Press and Media Coverage
Hi AllHere are a few links to some of the coverage received to Cathy Mack's book "Ecoescape Ireland" over the weekend.
http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/en/fe/page.asp?n1=230&n2=6&n3=274
http://www.metro.co.uk/travel/article.html?in_article_id=159012&in_page_id=5
http://www.nhbs.com/ecoescape_ireland_tefno_158948.html
http://www.grownupgreen.org.uk/news/?id=1356
Thanks, Karen.
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