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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
Stackallan Boyne Action Group has been formed by residents and businesses in the Greater Causetown, Stackallan, French Lange and Graigs Lane area in County Meath.
It has been formed to oppose the planning application (SA800365) by Royal Mushrooms Ltd to erect a massive industrial complex on an elevated site that will obliterate the agricultural landscape and would impact on Stackallan House Demense and other protected sites and structures. There is nothing Royal or Tasty as in fried mushrooms but the aim of the new complex is to manufacture substrate.
The substrate will be manufactured from Chicken Manure including carcesses, Horse manure, straw and other chemicals and will consume a vast amount of water. The fermenting process releases stinking amonia that can be blown within a radius of up to 10 kilometers from the site. There is a high risk of pollution from this proposed complex and would cause devasation to the river Boyne.
Local residents have strongly objected to the planning application and have lobbied Meath County Council. TD's from all parties and have offered their full support in objecting to the planning application. The impact this new complex may have on tourism, the environment and indeed the possiblity of illness and the reduction in quality of life for the residents should be the driving factor behind Meath County Councils decision to refuse the application.
Stackallan Boyne action group can be contacted on
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, the unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer, has announced that its first retreat for Northern Ireland will be held at Brookhall Trout Fishery in Co Antrim from 19th - 21st September 2008, and is inviting patients to apply for a place.
Casting for Recovery provides fly fishing programmes at idyllic retreats around the UK and Ireland. The first retreat of its kind in England took place at the Duncton Mill Retreat in West Sussex in September 2007 and was a resounding success. Retreats are planned for Wales in April, Northern Ireland in September and the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in 2009.
Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to apply to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their doctor). Retreats are provided at no cost to participants due to the financial backing of Countryside Alliance Ireland, and include accommodation, meals, counselling, and professional instruction. Trained medical staff and fly fishing instructors are on hand at all times and the fishing tackle is provided by Orvis.
Fly fishing offers proven benefits for recovering breast cancer patients.The casting action provides the gentle exercise recommended by physiotherapists for joint and soft tissue mobility. Fly fishing also offers participants a chance to reflect and escape in tranquil surroundings. Casting for Recovery was founded in the United States in 1996 and has since helped almost 3,000 breast cancer survivors.
The UK and Ireland Programme Co-ordinator is Sue Hunter, who recovered from breast cancer to become an international gold medallist fly fisher. Sue said: “The first retreat was a huge success and we are all looking forward to bringing the Casting for Recovery initiative to Northern Ireland. The courses are open to ladies of all ages who have, or have had, breast cancer and are absolutely free thanks to Countryside Alliance Ireland’s generous backing. I am very much looking forward to meeting many brave ladies later this year – we are promised a very warm welcome at Brookhall. ”
Ladies from all over Ireland who would be interested in joining a retreat should email Sue Hunter at
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or write to Sue at: Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, PO Box 3611, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 3BY. Places at retreats are allocated by ballot. |
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Thursday, 28 February 2008 |
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Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 - Republic of Ireland
28th February 2008 The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, has issued Statutory Notice No 21 of 2008 and will come into force on the 1st of May 2008. Here is a short summary of what is now on the 'non-restricted' list. Please refer to the S.I. for full detials (click here for the full S.I.). This is meant only to give a general idea of the document. Non Restriced: 1. Blank firing short arms 2. Shotguns with a capacity no greater than three cartridges 3. Centre Fire rifles not exceeding 7.62mm (.308 inch) 4. Certain semi-automatic rim-fire rifles with a magazine capacity of not more than 10 rounds 5. Air operated firearms 6. Silencers for rim-fire rifles 7. Firearms for designated Olympic competitions. Please bear in mind that if a firearm is now restricted it means exactly that - it is restricted, not prohibited. |
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Thursday, 28 February 2008 |
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Wildlife (Wild Mammals) (Open Seasons) (Amendment) Order 2008 Republic of Ireland
28th February 2008 The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has issued the Statutory Instrument No 27 of 2008. The effect of this Order is to include a hunting season for Muntjac Deer by amending the Wildlife (Wild Mammals) (Open Seasons) Order, 2005 (S.I. 550 of 2005). The Statutory Instrument may be viewed by clicking here. |
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 |
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The Department of the Environment is seeking views on proposals to amend the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 ("the Wildlife Order") and elements of the existing Game laws in Northern Ireland.
The Department has published a full consultation document detailing its proposals, which includes proposals to abolish the requirement for people who hunt game or deal in game to be licensed. Furthermore, they are also taking this opportunity to consult on proposals to make some amendments to the Environment (NI) Order 2002 in order to strengthen protection of Areas of Special Scientific Interest..
The consultation document can be viewed or downloaded from the following website: |
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