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What the heck is bioregioning? And how it can change your view
"Bio-regioning" is the new in-thing to know all about, but what a maddening name.
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Volunteer-led community apple orchards are growing in Ireland
Throughout 2025, a project called Úlla, Dúlra agus Pobal - meaning ‘Apples, Nature and Community’ unfolded in Cloughjordan ecovillage in Co. Tipperary. The project was supported by the Irish Environmental Network and five events were held, online* and in person, to look at how heritage apples connect with history, with local communities, with local food businesses, and with the arts. The project finale was an festival called Féile na nÚll which took place on September 20th in Cloughjordan ecovillage. Here, Oliver Moore, one of the organisers, explains about projects happening involving community apple orchards elsewhere - in Monaghan town, County Clare, Limerick city and Ballymun.
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Why community gardening is good for staff morale
Galway City Partnership’s new rooftop garden received €15,000 through the Community Climate Action Fund, but it is possible to set up a small rooftop garden on a small budget.
Changing Ireland visited on a windswept Friday and was greeted by enthusiastic staff eager to show us their produce. (Thanks for the onion!)
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Spuds overhead in Galway city after Minister opens roof garden
Spuds are now growing overhead after the official opening on October 20 of Galway City Partnership’s rooftop balcony garden on the Headford Road.
Situated high above Lidl and with a commanding view of the Corrib and across the city, the roof area has been transformed into an urban oasis of tasty and organic vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, spinach and spuds and a variety of herbs and salads. There is even a fig tree in the rooftop greenhouse.
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Solar-panelled community centre in Meath is saving €14k p.a.
A community centre in Co. Meath has shown other centres the way when it comes to energy efficiency, carbon reduction efforts and saving money. Actions taken over the years have saved the centre €14,000 per annum on energy costs while reducing emissions by 14 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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Environmental Justice Centre fighting good causes for 5 years
Having been founded in 2021, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) nowadays finds itself at the centre of some important cases and demand for its services is growing. The centre was set up by Community Law and Mediation which has now itself grown to now employ 25 staff and around 80 volunteers. It is an unique project worth knowing more about as it could be in your community's interests one day to call on the CEJ.
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Community believes their homes deserve retrofitting
New report says multi-agency approach needed to address disadvantage for people living in draughty homes in Waterford estates
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Church in Fethard-on-Sea is probably Ireland’s first to install solar roof panels
Heating bills now negligible, say volunteers. Voluntary effort to install solar panels renews church’s place as a community hub
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“I’m only one person, what difference can I make?”
One question that often crops up during conversations about climate action is: “I’m only one person, what difference can I make?”. In Youghal, Co. Cork, a community network has harnessed the will of individual citizens to make a difference, by breaking down big issues into smaller, accessible projects with tangible results at local level.
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Join the Climate Conversation to have your say on the future of the environment
The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has launched the Climate Conversation 2023, a forum that gives members of the public the chance to share their thoughts on climate action.
