59 Schools from Wicklow and Kildare awarded Green School Status
Jimmy Deenihan presented Green Flags to schools from Kildare and Wicklow participating in the Green Schools Programme in the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.
The event takes place during Ireland’s 7th National Biodiversity Week (18- 26 May 2013) which is part of Ireland’s contribution to a global celebration marking International Day for Biological Diversity which takes place on 22 May every year to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
“Today, you are sharing this very special Green Schools Award Day with another significant international date – today (22nd May) is also the United Nations International Day for Biodiversity, which carries a theme this year of Water and Biodiversity. All of the work that each and every one of you are undertaking as part of your green schools programme is being celebrated throughout the world today
Minister Jimmy Deenihan announces Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week
(18 – 26 May 2013) and invites applications to the Environment Fund for Biodiversity Awareness Grant Scheme 2013
Jimmy Deenihan, welcomed the announcement of this year’s National Biodiversity Week (18 – 26 May 2013) to celebrate International Day of Biological Diversity which takes place on Wednesday, 22 May 2013.
Ireland celebrates its 7th National Biodiversity Week as part of Ireland’s contribution to a global celebration to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
National Biodiversity Week is being organised in partnership between the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Irish Environmental Network and the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The Minister outlined his appreciation to all those involved in the organising of events across the country.
“Our biodiversity is important to each of us and the events of biodiversity week will help to raise awareness of the positive role of biodiversity in our lives” said the Minister.
Minister Deenihan Announces Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week
(18 – 26 May 2013) and invites applications to the Environment Fund for Biodiversity Awareness Grant Scheme 2013
Jimmy Deenihan, welcomed the announcement of this year’s National Biodiversity Week (18 – 26 May 2013) to celebrate International Day of Biological Diversity which takes place on Wednesday, 22 May 2013.
Ireland celebrates its 7th National Biodiversity Week as part of Ireland’s contribution to a global celebration to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
National Biodiversity Week is being organised in partnership between the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Irish Environmental Network and the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The Minister outlined his appreciation to all those involved in the organising of events across the country.
“Our biodiversity is important to each of us and the events of biodiversity week will help to raise awareness of the positive role of biodiversity in our lives” said the Minister.
Jimmy Deenihan welcomes hatching of white-tailed eagle chicks for first time in over 100 years in Killarney and Clare
White-tailed eagles have successfully hatched chicks in Ireland for the first time in over 100 years. In the last few days a pair has been confirmed to have hatched chicks at a nest in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, having laid eggs in late March. A second pair has also successfully hatched chicks near Mountshannon, Co Clare. This pair also made history in 2012 when they nested for the first time.
These are the first chicks of the high profile reintroduction programme which began in 2007 with the release of young Norwegian eagles in Killarney National Park as part of the white-tailed eagle reintroduction
Century Ireland...... Online historical newspaper tells story of Ireland 100 years ago launched by Jimmy Deenihan
Century Ireland brings the most momentous period in Irish history to life.
- Free access news service will chart major developments between 1913 and 1923, along with everyday news items to show what life was really like at the time.
- Supported by Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Century Ireland is a partnership between RTÉ, Boston College, and the National Cultural Institutions.
Jimmy Deenihan welcomes opening of new Console Centre in Tralee
Jimmy Deenihan welcomes the opening of a new Console Centre in Tralee.
Console was established in 2002 by families who had experienced the grief of losing a loved one by suicide. Through this loss, they recognised the need for dedicated suicide prevention, intervention and postvention services.
Console now provides a comprehensive range of supports, services and resources for anyone affected by suicide, at risk of suicide or supporting others around them.
The World’s First MA in Festive Arts Launched at UL Jimmy Deenihan
Jimmy Deenihan launched the world’s first Masters in Festive Arts at the Irish World Academy of Music, University of Limerick on 29th April 2013.
Professor Mícheál Ó’ Súilleabháin, Chair in Music, University of Limerick said; “This new MA Festive Arts programme is a global first. It is the University’s gift in a way, to the city of Limerick at this time of the approaching City of Culture status. It will intersect with the City of Culture initiative, and will serve as one of the important legacy projects of the City of Culture 2014 year. Graduates of this programme will work on a practical level with festivals – and perhaps specifically with a new International Arts Festival proposed by the Irish World Academy as a