climate action

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.

Entries are now open for the 2024 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition, marking the 66th consecutive year of the event.  Last year, 880 entries were received, with more than 30,000 volunteers working across 1,000 active Tidy Towns groups in towns and villages nationwide. 

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.

Private sector companies are not beating down the doors in County Leitrim to convince householders to retrofit their homes. Nor is it happening in neighbouring rural counties. In the meantime, the earth is burning up due to climate change and householders are losing out on a chance to save on energy bills.

The 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns competition was launched this week in Trim, Co Meath, which was crowned Ireland’s tidiest town last year. The competition is familiar to all, as it celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. However, alongside the main event, there are an additional 14 sponsored Special Awards, with prize money awarded to initiatives focused on improving local communities.