Oct 27, 2011

Woodland Life under the Microscope - Sat 29 Oct


Dr Fran Giaquinto presents 'Woodland Life under the Microscope' on Saturday 29 Oct at Tuamgraney Woodland Wildlife Park (near Scariff, Co.Clare) - meet 9.45am opposite Tuamgraney Heritage Centre.  Bring wellies, waterproofs, clean plastic containers.  We will collect samples of microscopic plant and animal life from the woodland then go to East Clare Community Coop premises in Scariff to look at them under high-power microscope with projector screen.  After lunch (arrange your own - good snacks available in Coop Cafe) we will do more study and identification and also look at things in Scariff Community Garden.  Promises to be an interesting day - cost just 40 euro (concessions available) - subsidised by EU LEADER rural development programme.  More info on website.
CELT (Centre for Environmental Living & Training)
Scariff
Co.Clare

Oct 26, 2011

Deer Management Policy for consultation


The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are currently developing a Deer Management policy and are inviting observations and comments from the general public.

Please click here for details.



Oct 25, 2011

UCC CampusBike - Invitation to Dissemination Seminar

 

UCC CampusBike – A Bicycle Fleet for University Staff

Concept – Set-up – Operation – Experiences

 

UCC Buildings and Estates would like to invite you to a dissemination seminar on

 

Wednesday, 9th November 2011, 10.30 (ends c. 15.00)

in the Western Gateway Building,

University College Cork

 

UCC CampusBike has been established over the last one and a half years as a SmarterTravel demonstration project, part-funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

 

Background:

University College Cork is committed to a Green Campus policy, and aspects of sustainability play an important role on more and more levels of the University's operations. UCC's efforts in this field have been recognised e.g. by being awarded the "Green Flag" by An Taisce (on behalf of the FEE – Foundation for Environmental Education) in 2010.

Sustainable travel is one important element of this strategy, and the promotion of cycling to and from the University is a major part in this.

 

Giving staff members easy access to a bicycle during the working day is the idea behind the UCC CampusBike scheme. A communal bicycle fleet is available in UCC for hourly use, for both work or private purposes. The basic concept is similar to well established public bike rental schemes in Ireland (e.g. DublinBikes) and abroad, but at a far smaller scale. The first fleet bicycles became operational in UCC in March this year.

 

As its official status as SmarterTravel demonstration project is finishing by the end of October, UCC (Buildings and Estates Office) is holding this dissemination seminar on UCC CampusBike, where we will inform about the concept, set-up and experiences with the scheme. An outlook will also be given on the scheme's transferability to other employers and the perspective of such rental schemes in general (please see draft programme below).

 

This seminar is addressed to transport policy makers / authorities, third level educational institutions and other large employers.

 

If you wish to attend, please let us know before Wednesday, 2nd Nov., as places are limited.


 

Contact:

Anne Bermingham

UCC Buildings and Estates

a.bermingham@ucc.ie

021-490 1872

 

Regards

Stephan

_________________________

Stephan Koch
Commuter Plan Manager
Buildings and Estates Office
University College Cork

Tel.:      021-490 3945
Fax:      021-490 3884
E-mail:  s.koch@ucc.ie
Web:     www.ucc.ie  
          http://commuting.ucc.ie

UCC is the first university in the world being awarded the GREEN FLAG
by the Federation for Environmental Education (FEE) and An Taisce (Feb 2010)
www.greencampusireland.org


Our Environmental Economy 21st - 23rd Nov Environmental Monitoring Event



Our Environmental Economy:

Challenges and opportunities, global and local perspectives

21st - 23rd November 2011

 This is a three-day Dublin City University event to highlight the Marine and Environmental Sensing Technology Hub (MESTECH) research in the area of environmental monitoring, identify the challenges within the industrial sector in engaging in research and featuring some state of the art research from world class research centres in the United States and Canada.

Event Programme

Day 1: Monday 21st November

Environmental Monitoring Symposium

Lectures by Randy Gillspie, John Delaney & John Devitt

Environmental Monitoring Workshop

Sensors - Changing the way we live our lives

Day 2: Tuesday 22nd November

TEDx Event featuring a key talk by Prof. John Delaney (University of Washington)

Day 3: Wednesday 23rd November

Industry Breakfast: How University research can facilitate industries in the environmental sector.

        Integrated Phosphate Sensor

        Prof. John Delaney

For bookings and further information, please contact:

Prof. Fiona Regan

MESTECH Director

fiona.regan@dcu.ie

MESTECH, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, D 9

Ms. Mary Comiskey

NCSR Administrator

mary.comiskey@dcu.ie

development of innovative technology solutions for the environment

www.mestech.org @SensingResearch #enviroeco SmartOcean



Oct 24, 2011

Wildlife seminar, Nov 12th, Vision Centre, Cork City



The Cork Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust warmly invites you to our 
upcoming Seminar in the Vision Centre in Cork City on Saturday November 
12th.


We hope that you will come along to find out more about your local area, the 
wildlife, the habitats and what is on your doorstep.
The Seminar will begin at 10am in the Vision Centre with coffee/tea and an 
opportunity to browse around the information stalls from other wildlife 
organisations.


The seminar will include a talk by renowned wildlife author and photographer 
Mike Brown. Mike will present his photographs on urban wildlife. This will 
be followed by our second speaker Jim Wilson who has produced several books 
and given regular talks on "Mooney Goes Wild".


The talks will be followed by three workshops on: Wildlife in Gardens, 
Public areas and wildlife protection.


The event is free.


Please dont hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
Thank you.


Gill Weyman 
Chair


Fulbright - Environmental Protection Agency Award


Dear All,

 

The 2011 Fulbright-EPA award closes for applications in less than a month. The award offers a great opportunity to do part of your PhD in USA or to get start-up funding to do your entire PhD in USA…

Some information below and more details from www.fulbright.ie or drop an e-mail to info@fulbright.ie

 

Regards,

Shane

 

 

What is it?

 

The Fulbright Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency have come together to offer this opportunity for Irish researchers to travel to the USA and work with some of the world's leading environmental research institutions. The backing of Fulbright also brings benefits both while in the USA and throughout your career.

 

 

Who is eligible?

 

1. Degree Seeking Students – students who will have completed an undergraduate degree by September 2012 and intend to register for a Masters or PhD in the US. Apply as a student.

 

2. PhD Students who are already doing a PhD in Ireland and wish to carry out research in the US for a period of 6-12 months as part of their doctoral study. Apply as a student.

 

3. Post Doctorates – who are currently engaged in research in Ireland and wish to carry out specific work in the US for a period of 3-12 months. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have been conferred with a PhD within the past 2 years – i.e. if applying for 2012-2013 you would have been conferred no earlier than November 2010. Apply as a scholar.

 

 

How to Apply:

 

1) Visit www.fulbright.ie to confirm your eligibility

 

2) Download guidance and application documents

 

3) Apply as a student or scholar

 

4) Apply separately to a US institution for Masters/PhD program or for research affiliation

 

 

Applications must be submitted online AND in hard copy by NOON Friday 18th November 2011



Midleton LETS Meeting Thurs 27th Oct



SETTING UP A LOCAL CURRENCY –
Would it Help Keep the People of East Cork Going?

Thurs 27th October

Midleton Library

6 pm

• Meet the people involved
• Learn how LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) Works
• Explore what's on Offer and what is Needed
• Join Up
• Take you starter credits and join in the fun of trading without money


Please bring any items and list services you MIGHT wish to trade. (Unsold items need to be taken home again, please!)

All Welcome! Admission Free
Enquiries 021 4652429

Midleton LETS is a member of Cork LETS Network
www.letstrade.ie


Videos available from Feasta Irish debt crisis conference

FEASTA

The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability
"Designing systems for a changing world"

Feasta is pleased to announce that you can now watch free online video presentations by leading international and national economic experts who spoke at our recent autumn conference : 'National Strategies for dealing with Ireland's debt crisis - exploring the options'.

Conference speakers addressed critical questions about the future of Ireland's economy - Can Ireland continue to rely on global economic growth to resolve its public debt crisis? What is the relationship between energy, the crisis and future economic growth? What about private debt problems including mortgage debt? Can the Euro survive? Should Ireland plan for a Euro-zone break up? Is anything to be gained by leaving first? Could a new Irish currency working in parallel with the Euro be a better solution?

International speakers included: US based Marshall Auerback (Roosevelt Institute Fellow & global portfolio strategist for Madison Street Partners, LLC) who addressed the quandary of the Eurozone from a provocative new monetary perspective; Prof. Charles Goodhart (member of the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics & former monetary adviser to the Bank of England) who discussed the option of a parallel/ secondary currency model; Bernard Lietaer (author of 'The Future of Money' & international expert in currency systems) who shared his insights into the potential benefits of regional currencies within a larger monetary union.

Irish contributors included Minister Joan Burton (Minister for Social Protection), Fergal O'Brien (Chief Economist - IBEC), Richard Douthwaite (Sustainability Economist and Author), Dan O'Brien (Economics Editor - Irish Times), Paul Sweeney (economist with ICTU), Prof Ray Kinsella (UCD, Michael Smurfit Business School.), Constantin Gurdjiev (Adjunct Prof. of Economics TCD), Peter Brown (Managing Director of the Irish Institute of Financial Trading), Prof. Terrence McDonough (Economics Dept. NUIG) and David Korowicz (Physicist and Human Systems Ecologist).

Other contributors to the conference included: Peter Mathews (TD, Chartered Accountant and Banking and Finance Consultant), Karl Deeter (Irish Mortgage Brokers), Graham Barnes (IT Currency Consultant), Deirdre de Burca (Former Green Party Spokesperson on EU Affairs) and Emer O'Siochru (Architect and Renewable Energy Developer).

Conference website: http://www.feasta.org/debt-conference
Conference programme: http://www.feasta.org/debt-conference/programme.pdf

For further information about any aspect of the conference or the speakers please e-mail info@feasta.org.

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Oct 21, 2011

Animal Rescue Event in Cork City


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dominick Donnelly
Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Subject: FW: Event in Cork City


Dear friends and members of the Cork City Green Party

 

This event may be of interest to some of you.

 

Regards

 

Dominick

 

 

 

ARAN EVENT IN CORK CITY, 29TH OCTOBER 2011

 

Animal rescue groups, individuals and campaign groups are swept off their feet trying to deal with the huge surge in abandoned animals and cruelty cases, and we're desperately trying to fight back any further abuses from happening, whilst working to change hearts and minds. We don't need to remind you as to how bad the situation for animals is in Ireland. There is something you can do about it. It's shameful to say that our only scrap of legislation we currently have dates back to 1911, that's right, 1911! 

 

            When: Saturday, October 29

 

            Where: Grand Parade Plaza, Cork City

 

            Time: 1.30pm sharp (Finish up by 4pm)

 

            Contact: John Carmody 087-2391646 / Caroline Nyhan 087-9935030

 

 

 

 

 


Oct 20, 2011

Biodiversity Keys: unlocking Ireland’s biodiversity

The vast majority of Ireland's 31,000 species belong to small, obscure groups of animals and plants such as fungi, algae and invertebrates. These groups are poorly understood as they are very difficult to study and identify to species level. Yet despite their complexity these organisms play a valuable role in the provision of goods and services to Irish society, services which are estimated to contribute at least €2.9 billion per annum to the Irish economy.

To understand and protect this valuable resource, new user-friendly, online identification keys on Ireland's biodiversity are required to increase our knowledge on these poorly studied aspects of Ireland's biodiversity.

The National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed specialised software, Biodiversity Keys, to meet this need. This software allows scientific experts to develop online keys for aiding the identification of animals and plants, specifically tailored to Irish science.

The first of these online keys is to Irish freshwater worms. Freshwater worms are an obscure group of animals that are sensitive to changes in water quality and are used in water quality assessments. The author of this identification key, Irish expert and environmental consultant, Pascal Sweeney, states 'that this is another very valuable service provided by the National Biodiversity Data Centre and one that will improve the understanding of highly specialised but important aspects of Ireland's biodiversity'.

The online key is available on the website of the National Biodiversity Data Centre at http://biodiversityireland.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2449588d6e9ee7585110bd46a&id=8162eac111&e=00648d5e0c.
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Oct 19, 2011

Request for help from Cork branch Irish Wildlife Trust



Hi,
We need help with our wildlife protection seminar that is organised for 12th November. We especially need people:
Living in the north east and north western sides of cork city to distribute posters for us.
Anyone going to Dublin in the next week or two who could collect some information for us from head office for the seminar.
Also please if you can volunteer an hour or two of your time on the 26th at St Johns College to help out with our stall then that would be appreciated. This is an event run by the animial care group. There will be lots to see on the day so worth a visit.
If you can help with these please contact the cork branch asap.
Thank you
Best wishes
Gill (corkbranch@iwt.ie)


Oct 17, 2011

The Wheel workshops 27th October


                                                                                Boost Your Career Prospects            Time – it is a precious thing these days…
 
With growing workloads, longer working hours and more pressure to perform, it is perhaps not surprising that professional development may not be at the top of your to-do list.
 
However, in this increasingly competitive job-market it is important to stay one step ahead of the pack. Yes, qualifications are valuable, but professional skills can give you the edge.
 
To help you sharpen your professional skills, The Wheel, in partnership with Management Briefs, has gathered together a panel of seven leading experts to deliver a series of 16 short workshops over the course of a single day (27 October 2011).
 
Each workshop is 90 minutes long, and you can attend as many as you wish. We are limited the size of the workshops to give you a chance to discuss you personal needs and challenges.
 
The following workshop will be run in parallel as follows:
 
Where? Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier St. Dublin 2
When? 27 Oct. 2011
Time? 9:30am - 5:30pm
How Much? From €37.50 for 1 session to €124 for all 4 sessions

A single workshop costs as little as €37.50, or attend up to four for just €124. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your career prospects in a single day!

Book your workshops here now (places are limited) or get more information here.

 
The Wheel
48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2
Find Us 		T: +353 (0)1 454 8727
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Rotha Teoranta, trading as The Wheel, is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital, registered in Dublin, Ireland with registered office at 48 Fleet St, Dublin 2 and registered company number 302282.

Rotha Teoranta is also a charity with CHY number 13288

Directors of Rotha Teoranta: Seamus Boland, Carol Conway, Sean Coughlan, Mary Cunningham, John Dolan, Etain Doyle, David Fitzgibbon, Sinead Grennan, Catherine Hickey, Joe Houghton, Sharon Kennedy, Thomas King, Mark Lloyd, Yvonne McKenna, Barbara O'Connell, Susan O'Dwyer, James O'Leary, Paul O'Sullivan


Oct 13, 2011

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Cork’s SMILE Resource Exchange Announces Expansion into Kerry, Clare & Limerick

 

Cork's SMILE Resource Exchange Announces Expansion

into Kerry, Clare & Limerick

 

Minster for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D. and Cork North West T.D., Aine Collins were "all smiles" as they joined representatives from SMILE Resource Exchange to announce the initiative's expansion from Cork into Limerick, Clare and Kerry. 

 

SMILE (Saving Money through Industry Links and Exchanges) Resource Exchange is an initiative developed and piloted in Cork, to help create mutually beneficial partnerships between businesses.  Established in 2010, SMILE Resource Exchange encourages the idea that "one person's waste is another's resource" and works with businesses and organisations to foster partnerships that allow them to exchange re-usable resources, and in doing so, save money, reduce waste going to landfill and to develop new business opportunities.

 

SMILE Resource Exchange is project managed by Macroom E, and is supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and Cork County and City Enterprise Boards; Cork County and City Councils; and now Limerick/Clare/Kerry Regional Waste Management Office; Limerick County and City Enterprise Boards; Kerry County Enterprise Board; and Clare County Enterprise Board.

 

Commenting at the announcement of the expansion of SMILE Resource Exchange, Cork North West T.D., Aine Collins said "I'm delighted to be here to celebrate the expansion of this project. Since its inception, SMILE Resource Exchange has identified over 1,000 potential matches between businesses, as well as identifying thousands of euros of cost savings for businesses in Cork.  The expansion into Limerick, Clare and Kerry will drive this even further in the coming months and I'm delighted to lend my support to the project which is both environmentally and economically synergetic."  

 

Sean O'Sullivan, CEO, South Cork Enterprise Board, which has supported SMILE Resource Exchange since the beginning, has seen the benefits to businesses in the region: "Cork was the flagship region for SMILE Resource Exchange and was such a massive success that we're now looking forward to progressing even further with the initiative which is based on the principle of building relationships through networking.  In Cork, potential exchanges were identified through networking events, an online exchange facility and a support team to assist; and this principle will now be applied in Kerry, Limerick and Clare.  This initiative has received huge support, financial and otherwise, from the EPA, which is down to their foresight in recognising the project vision of SMILE Resource Exchange; and the progress made wouldn't have been possible without them."  

 

 Speaking about the initiative and upcoming events, project manager, Michelle Green said: "SMILE Resource Exchange is a free initiative that proactively supports businesses, and joins enterprise and environment together in a unique and innovative way; and we look forward to hosting a number events and welcoming new members in our new regions this October and November."

 

A series of free events take place this autumn in Limerick, Clare and Kerry; and at these exchange events, as well as through the website, businesses can identify resources they would like to exchange such as reusable items, by-products and surplus products.  All resources offered are either free of charge or below market value.  SMILE will host events, on October 26th in The Brehon, Killarney; and a joint Limerick/ Clare event on November 23rd in The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick; and registration is essential as places are limited.

 

Further information on SMILE Resource Exchange and to register for upcoming events visit www.smileexchange.ie or call (026) 20520.

 

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