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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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Spring is such a beautiful time of year-the budding trees, the blossoming flowers, the new born lambs. But are you aware of hidden dangers lurking beneath? It is this time of year that insects and bugs come out of hiding and one of the dangerous bugs which are in the class of arachnids are ticks  |
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Monday, 26 January 2009 |
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Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA today announced the proposed allocation of almost £100 million to seven local council groupings to fund vital aspects of the Rural Development Programme.
Seven “clusters”, each comprising a number of district councils, will have access to the funding to deliver the Programme and inject money, employment and resources into rural communities across the North.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2009 |
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I attach an extract from the last edition addressing river work which may be of interest.
”Urban rivers are typically heavily-engineered and polluted with degraded habitats. They are therefore a priority for biodiversity restoration. Research suggests that relatively simple modifications to river walls may potentially encourage biodiversity by significantly improving habitats for plants and animals.
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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
Communities Against Lough Neagh Incinerator is a group of people from Ballinderry, Glenavy and Crumlin Area who are working together to object and oppose the planned incinerator development at Ballyvannon Road, near Glenavy Co Antrim.
Whilst you may not feel you are affected by this proposed Incinerator the group are appealing to our members to help create awarness about a proposal that will set a precedent for inceration in Northern Ireland.
The action group has many concerns relating to this incinerator and you can find out all about it and the online petition that is taking place by visiting their webiste at www.rosetintedenergy.com or www.glenavy.com . An online petition is also being conducted so visit the webiste and register your support for this campaign. |
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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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