Join 300 Clean Coasts Volunteers for the Big Beach Clean in County Tipperary
This year’s Big Beach Clean is set to take place from the 20th to the 22nd of September with over 10,000 volunteers taking part nationwide. This international citizen project run by Clean Coasts aims to make a positive impact on Irelands coastal areas and waterways. In Tipperary 15 groups and over 300 volunteers are […]
EPA says Irish water quality showing no significant improvement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that as of the end of 2023, the water quality indicators in Ireland’s rivers, estuaries, lakes and groundwater have shown no overall improvement. In addition to this, the improvements that have been made in some water bodies are being counteracted by a decline in the quality of others. […]
Fisheries Officers wanted to protect and develop fisheries resource in Tipperary
. Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched a recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers in Tipperary and nationwide. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and maintenance of Ireland’s fisheries resource during the summer period. There are numerous roles available across six operational districts. The roles are available on a six month basis […]
Projects Along The Waterway Corridors Receive REDZ Funding
Waterways Ireland welcomes the announcement by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, TD, of €842,000 funding under the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zones) initiative, which will stimulate economic development along rural waterways, Blueways and their hinterlands. The contribution to communities across the waterway corridors is highly significant as the development […]
Last Chance To Participate In The 2016 Blueway 10K Challenge
Hundreds of new paddlers have registered to participate in the Blueway 10k Challenge as the final part of their 12 week Learn to Paddle programme run by Canoeing Ireland and Canoe Association of Northern Ireland in conjunction with Waterways Ireland. The 9 Blueway 10K Challenge Events will simultaneously launch on the 20th of August in Kilkenny, […]
IWAI PR1 Heritage Bill 2016
Heritage Bill 2016 – Canals Act 1986 (amendment 2016) With no advance notice or consultation with the inland waterways stakeholders & canal communities the Heritage Bill 2016 was published on 4 January 2016. Part 2 deals with amendments to the Canal Act 1986. Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys in introducing the […]
