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Entries for 'host'
host posted on May 09, 2012 12:12
host posted on May 01, 2012 11:44
host posted on April 20, 2012 18:59
It has come to our attention that there is an error in the matrix used to calculate the score and ranking for individual councils. We apologise ...
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host posted on March 31, 2012 11:32
The publication of the Mahon report has seen renewed calls for investigations into the planning matters of local authorities by An Taisce and others. In 2009 An Taisce called for the investigation of Dublin City Council’s planning record and subsequently it became one of seven local authorities under investigation by former minister for the environment John Gormley, this initiative being later reduced to an in-house investigated by his successor, Phil Hogan.
In the case of Dublin City Council, the issue at play was the extraordinary number of its major planning decisions subsequently overturned or substantially changed on appeal. Its appalling planning record was the subject of a dossier complaint by An Taisce in 2009, detailing 23 cases where its decisions clearly conflicted with the City Development Plan and/or Architectural Heritage Guidelines.
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host posted on March 22, 2012 14:27
host posted on March 21, 2012 08:45
host posted on March 07, 2012 12:43
host posted on February 23, 2012 13:11
host posted on December 22, 2011 14:01
host posted on December 21, 2011 11:00
Proposed changes to retail guidelines will cost jobs and cause more dereliction
Minister Hogan needs to reject the proposed changes to increase the ...
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host posted on December 04, 2011 17:18
An Taisce currently have no Energy Officer. The 3 year contract for Elizabeth Muldowney, our former Energy Officer ended in late September this ...
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host posted on October 27, 2011 17:00
Better Environmental Law is a critical objective for An Taisce to ensure that what happened with the Corrib project can never happen again. Today, An ...
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host posted on October 09, 2011 14:27
host posted on September 25, 2011 16:31
host posted on September 21, 2011 14:50
host posted on September 21, 2011 14:00
host posted on August 23, 2011 14:00
host posted on August 23, 2011 11:02
OLIVIA KELLEHER The Irish Times - Tuesday, August 23, 2011 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Cork is attempting to reduce its carbon footprint by making free bicycl...
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host posted on August 22, 2011 20:57
OLIVIA KELLY and MARIE O'HALLORAN Irish Times Monday 22nd August 2011
THE OWNERS of the former Bewley’s Cafe on Westmoreland Street in Du...
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host posted on August 20, 2011 20:53
OLIVIA KELLY Irish Times Saturday 20th August 2011 PLANS TO open a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Dublin’s Temple Bar would detract fr...
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host posted on August 19, 2011 18:22
FRANK McDONALD The Irish Times - Friday, August 19, 2011 AN BORD Pleanála has refused planning permission for a major wind farm in Connemara, c...
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host posted on August 18, 2011 00:00
host posted on August 08, 2011 19:18
Licence not yet given for 'fracking'
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host posted on August 03, 2011 19:10
Call for public consultation on gas extraction by 'fracking'
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host posted on July 01, 2011 07:24 
Press Release
30th June 2011
“Lower Electricity Prices, Local Employment and Sustainable Agricultural ...
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host posted on June 16, 2011 21:24
The European Commission has today announced a further step in legal proceedings against Ireland by delivering a formal request to take urgent and conc...
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host posted on June 15, 2011 09:51
Editorial Irish Times 15th June 2011
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host posted on June 13, 2011 00:00 
An Bord Pleanala have today released a split decision on the appeal by An Taisce and others against North Tipperary County Council’s decision ...
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host posted on May 26, 2011 18:17 
In a Departmental letter issued on Feb 25th 2011, as Minister for DCENR Pat Carey was losing his seat during the polling in the General ele...
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host posted on April 28, 2011 08:08
Charles Stanley-Smith Chair of An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland was deeply critical of calls by the ESRI's John FitzGerald for Corrib gas to ...
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host posted on April 22, 2011 00:21
The Environmental Pillar of social partnership has called on Fine Gael and Labour to restate their commitment to the continued public ownership of C...
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host posted on April 15, 2011 19:52 
An Taisce welcomes the Government’s initiative of setting up a Peatland Council to try and resolve ongoing rows over the management of peat bo...
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host posted on March 25, 2011 17:16
An Taisce’s chairman Charles Stanley Smith said today “We are unhappy that such a decision has been made before the judicial review process of...
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host posted on March 21, 2011 22:13
On the announcement of President Obama’s visit to Ireland, An Taisce have re-issued their invitation to President Obama and his family to visi...
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host posted on March 16, 2011 17:14
Fundraising event in The Sugar Club for An Taisce's Corrib Gas Pipeline Judicial Review Appeal
We’ve planned a great nigh...
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host posted on March 07, 2011 10:58
“Fundraising event in UCC for An Taisce's Corrib Onshore Gas Pipeline Judicial Review – special showing of multi-award winning “The Pipe”, with presen...
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host posted on March 06, 2011 10:54
An Taisce Welcomes European Court of Justice Ruling
An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland welcomes this week’s decision o...
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host posted on February 22, 2011 08:50
"Irish Nursing Home Location Policy a Fiasco" An Taisce
An Bord Pleanala, Co. Waterford refusal circulated today again highlights failed Iris...
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host posted on February 16, 2011 19:37
The European Commission has today announced that it will be returning to the Courts seeking fines against Ireland for not adopting legislation...
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host posted on January 27, 2011 10:57
“An Taisce pursuing case on latest Corrib decision”
Further to the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permission to the latest Cor...
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host posted on January 20, 2011 18:00
An Taisce contends that the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant permission to the latest Corrib gas pipeline application is fundamentally legally fl...
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host posted on March 15, 2010 10:00
The following letter was sent to the Sunday Times and printed in their 14/03/2010 edition.
An Taisce, renewable energy and The Spirit of Ireland
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host posted on March 08, 2010 12:00
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, takes this opportunity to clarify the statement in the Sunday Times of 7th March 2010 in which we are quote...
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host posted on December 21, 2009 09:36 
Yesterday the Save Bremore group officially launched their campaign to coincide with the Martin Brennan conference at Newgrange. The Sav...
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host posted on December 21, 2009 09:02
Biggest emitter upbeat on accord
CLIFFORD COONAN in Beijing- The Irish Times Monday 21st December 2009
CHINA: CHINA, THE world’...
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host posted on December 21, 2009 09:01
Mexico conference 'has got to achieve'
FRANK McDONALD and HARRY McGEE in Copenhagen- Irish Times Monday 21st December 2009
ANALYSIS:...
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host posted on December 21, 2009 09:00
Cowen and Gormley unhappy with result
STEPHEN COLLINS and FRANK McDONALD The Irish Times - Monday, December 21, 2009
CLIMATE CHANGE ...
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host posted on December 19, 2009 09:00
Obama initiative edges climate summit to non-binding deal
FRANK McDONALD and HARRY McGEE in Copenhagen - Saturday 19th December 2009
THE UN ...
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host posted on December 19, 2009 09:00
Divergence of world leaders' views laid bare
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Editor, in Copenhagen- Irish Times Saturday 19th December 2009
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host posted on December 19, 2009 09:00
Competing agendas provoke frustration and suspicion
Irish Times 19th December 2009
ANALYSIS: Some countries feel left out, while others...
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host posted on December 19, 2009 09:00
Superpowers desert Obama in fight to save the planet
The charisma and messianic tendencies just weren’t doing it for the president yesterday, writes ...
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host posted on November 20, 2009 22:01
Too many holiday homes built in Kenmare, according to local area plan
ANNE LUCEY The Irish Times - Friday, November 20, 2009
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host posted on November 20, 2009 21:58
Melting Arctic sea ice diluting water which puts food chain at risk
The Irish Times - Friday, November 20, 2009
HONG KONG – Melting ...
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host posted on November 20, 2009 21:56
Heavy rains part of new weather pattern
LORNA SIGGINS Western Correspondent The Irish Times - Friday, November 20, 2009
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host posted on November 19, 2009 22:15
Kenny stirs up bogus climate change debate
The Irish Times - Thursday, November 19, 2009
As evidence for global warming driven by human impa...
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host posted on November 19, 2009 22:13
Women neglected by debate on climate change
MARY FITZGERALD Foreign Affairs Correspondent - The Irish Times - Thursday, November 19, 2009
WO...
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host posted on November 19, 2009 22:10
McManus criticises delay publishing climate Bill
HARRY McGEE Political Staff - The Irish Times - Thursday, November 19, 2009
LABOUR PARTY sp...
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host posted on November 19, 2009 22:05
No Plan B for planet if climate deal not agreed
The Irish Times - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Opinion by John Sweeney, President of An Taisc...
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host posted on November 18, 2009 22:20
Report urges action on rising sea levels
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Editor - The Irish Times - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
HOMES IN Dublin...
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host posted on September 26, 2009 18:12
Irish Times Letters - Saturday, September 26, 2009
Carlisle Pier development
Madam, – The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company wish to ...
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host posted on September 24, 2009 18:06
From Dick Ahlstrom - Irish Times Thursday, September 24, 2009
Glaciers melting faster than expected
DICK AHLSTROM Science Editor
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host posted on September 23, 2009 18:04
From Lara Marlow - The Irish Times - Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Nations urged to act on 'ambitious' climate targets
LARA MARLOWE ...
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host posted on September 23, 2009 18:00
From Lara Marlow - Irish Times Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Obama warns of 'irreversible catastrophe' for climate
LARA MARLOWE in N...
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host posted on September 22, 2009 17:56
From Lara Marlow & Harry McGee - Irish Times Tuesday September 22nd
China set to lead global fight against climate damage
LARA M...
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host posted on September 21, 2009 17:30
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times Monday September 21st
Call to lobby politicians over climate change
FRANK McDONALD Environment Edi...
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host posted on September 17, 2009 18:36
An Open Letter to TD’s and Senators
An Taisce comments on the environmental aspects of NAMA
Charles Stanley-Smith,
Chairman
An Tai...
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host posted on September 17, 2009 17:27
From Áine Ryan - Irish Times Friday September 18th
Shell 'unhappy' with contempt ruling
ÁINE RYAN
A DISTRICT Court judge who recent...
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host posted on September 17, 2009 17:24
From John Gibbons - Irish Times Thursday 17th September
Bad effects of our actions felt abroad must be accepted
JOHN GIBBONS
As we mo...
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host posted on September 15, 2009 17:22
From The Irish Examiner - Tuesday 15th September
Buildings and landscapes threatened by rising sea levels, conference told
By Vivion Kilfeather
I...
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host posted on September 15, 2009 17:17
From The Irish Examiner Tuesday 15th September
Climate change - When will we take this crisis seriously?
YESTERDAY Environment Minister John Gorm...
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host posted on September 15, 2009 17:13
From Olivia Kelly - Irish Times Tuesday September 15th
Adults warned of climate change dangers
OLIVIA KELLY
ADULTS...
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host posted on September 15, 2009 17:10
From Olivia Kelly - Irish Times Tuesday September 15th
Giant's Causeway not immune from impact of global threat
OLIVIA KELLY...
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host posted on September 14, 2009 18:41
From RTE News - Monday 14th September
The President of An Taisce has said Ireland risks destroying its natural environment unless it avoids a...
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host posted on September 14, 2009 18:16
From Olivia Kelly - Irish Times Monday, September 14, 2009, 15:26
Climate change threatens key sites
OLIVA KELLY
Globally important landscapes ...
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host posted on September 12, 2009 17:06
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times Saturday September 12th
Man's last great folly
FRANK McDONALD
ENVIRONMENT: Dubai: The Story of th...
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host posted on September 12, 2009 17:02
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times Saturday 12th September
Demolition marks last stop at historic Dún Laoghaire pier
FRANK Mc...
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host posted on September 11, 2009 18:18
From Tim O'Brien - Irish Times Friday, September 11, 2009
Dublin Bay infill hearing adjourned over bias issue
TIM O'BRIEN
AN ORAL hea...
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host posted on September 11, 2009 16:55
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times Friday September 11th
European Commission blueprint on climate aid
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Edito...
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host posted on September 04, 2009 18:22
From Tim O'Brien - Irish Times Friday, September 4, 2009
Economic arguments should not be part of port inquiry, hearing told
TIM O'BRI...
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host posted on September 03, 2009 18:28
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Port threat to passage tombs
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Editor
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host posted on September 03, 2009 18:25
From Anne Lucey - Irish Times Thursday, September 3, 2009
Clay pigeon shooting plans rejected
ANNE LUCEY
PLANS TO build a clay pigeon sho...
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host posted on September 01, 2009 18:31
From Anne Lucey - Irish Times Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Board rejects plan for 91m tower in Killarney
ANNE LUCEY
PLANS FOR a large-scale...
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host posted on August 21, 2009 16:44
From Kathryn Hayes - Irish Times Friday August 21st
Recession cannot shade climate crisis, event told
THE ENVIRONMENTAL crisis should not be overs...
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host posted on August 14, 2009 10:18
Reprimand of council over high-rise Carlton site plan urged by An Taisce
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host posted on August 13, 2009 10:24
An Taisce criticises Carlton cinema plan
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host posted on August 12, 2009 10:43
AIB Galway plan opposed by An Taisce
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host posted on July 31, 2009 10:59
EPA figures show sea faecal pollution
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host posted on July 29, 2009 10:27
Kerry landscape damaged by rural houses, admits council
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host posted on July 15, 2009 10:35
Dublin to host conservation forum
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host posted on July 09, 2009 12:00
From Frank McDonald - Irish Times July 9th
An Bord Pleanála rejects Dunleer schemes
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Editor
AN T...
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host posted on June 24, 2009 11:06
Bord rejects 11-storey block at Four Courts
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host posted on June 16, 2009 12:00
From Frank MacDonald - Irish Times June 16th.
Climate expert to lead An Taisce
FRANK McDONALD, Environment Editor
IRELAND’S...
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host posted on June 14, 2009 10:00
An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, has a bright, sunny future ahead, electing as its new president the famous climate change scientist&#...
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host posted on May 12, 2009 17:05
Ireland’s National Trust
Press Release ...
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host posted on May 10, 2009 17:15
Ireland’s National Trust
Press Release ...
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host posted on May 06, 2009 19:00
Ireland's National Trust
Louis Copeland Launches Special Tailors’ Hall Fund
Ireland’s Master Tailor Louis ...
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host posted on May 01, 2009 17:22
Ireland's National Trust
Shamrocker Adventures Charity Raffle – Press release
Ireland’s le...
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host posted on April 08, 2009 18:22
An Taisce Chairperson, Chales Stanley-Smith is one of the 5 representatives on the Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership announced by Minister John Gormley. Press release from the Environmental Pillar included.
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host posted on March 19, 2009 17:25
Press Release 19th March 2009
"How much money does Dublin Bus expect to save by axing 120 buses?” asks An Taisce
Environmental...
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host posted on March 06, 2009 17:19
Ireland’s National Trust
Press Release &...
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host posted on November 17, 2008 19:26
Speech Given by Former Taoiseach Dr. Garret FitzGerald
at An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland’s
Heritage in Trust Corporate Breakfa...
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host posted on October 05, 2008 19:30
Sunday, 5th October 2008
CONSERVATION CONCERNS MUST NOT BE SIDELINED DUE TO CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE – AN TAISCE
An Taisc...
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host posted on June 18, 2007 10:04
18th June 2007
Call for penalty points to deter offenders -Towns and cities let down by approach roads spoiled with litter from cars
Irish ...
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host posted on June 06, 2007 10:03
6th June 2007
The indication that the World Monument Fund (WMF) is about to add the Tara-Skryne complex to its list of 100 most endangered si...
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host posted on May 22, 2007 09:43
2nd May 2007
There was a time not too long ago that a new site worthy of the designation “National Monument” would have been wholly w...
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host posted on May 16, 2007 10:00
16th May 2007
Today has seen the launch of the Heritage Protection Alliance of Ireland (HPAoI). Sharing in the one and common...
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host posted on May 02, 2007 09:45
2nd May 2007
An Taisce made number of representations on the Corrib project including objection to the planning permission in...
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host posted on March 22, 2007 09:35
22nd March 2007
While authorities have yet to confirm the specific source for the current outbreak of cryptosporidium contamination in Galway...
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host posted on December 13, 2006 10:25
12 Dec 2006
Dominic Dunne
The Save 16 Moore Street Committee welcome the Taoiseachs announcement that
No. 16 Moore Street is to b...
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host posted on December 11, 2006 10:32
11 Dec 2006
Fermoy announced as cleanest town in Ireland
Fermoy was announced as the cleanest town in Ireland at a ceremony ...
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host posted on July 04, 2006 10:27
04 Jul 2006
More from: Veronica Heywood, at 01 - 2803204.
The recently launched "Friends of Booterstown" warmly welcome the agreemen...
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host posted on June 30, 2006 10:30
30 Jun 2006
Corrib Pipeline consents may be in breach of EU law
Corrib Pipeline Consents may be in Breach of EU law because the Mini...
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host posted on February 05, 2006 10:16
05 Feb 2007
A full list of award ceremonies is given below. programme worldwide and 5,000 have been awarded the Green-Flag. In Ireland, Gre...
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host posted on November 30, 2005 10:38
30 Nov 2005
For further information please contact: Frank Corcoran 087-9009164
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host posted on November 07, 2005 10:44
07 Nov 2005
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND RAISES CONCERNS OVER THE STEERING GROUP TO ADVISE ON THE GOVERNANCE OF THE IRISH HERITAGE TRUST Fo...
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host posted on January 19, 2005 16:52
19 Jan 2005
Attribution: Dr. Mark Clinton of An Taisce’s National Monuments & Antiquities Committee. For further information, please call...
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host posted on January 11, 2005 16:54
11 Jan 2005
Attribution: Dr. Mark Clinton of An Taisce's National Monuments & Antiquities Committee. For further information, please cal...
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