Ireland’s (surprising) Solar Power resources and opportunities will be amongst the topics discussed at the Convergence Summer Solstice event at Kingsriver. From 7-9pm on the evening of the Summer Solstice (Tues Jun21st) there will be talks on Irelands solar resource, passive solar design, active solar technologies: solar thermal and solar PV as well as Trees […]
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Future Proof Kilkenny has again submitted a report to Kilkenny Co Co illustrating how the fundinig received through Local Agenda 21 wa used. Local Agenda 21 is a process which facilitates sustainable development at community level. The report contains project descriptions and how the project partnered with the local community and explains how aspect of […]
Ireland’s first ever Renewable Energy Camp highlighting business opportunities and job creation potential in the renewable energy area will take place in Kilkenny, on Friday, May 27th This is a one day FREE event to promote business ideas, innovation and job creation. It is aimed at existing and start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs who want […]
Tuesday, 1st February 2011| 19:00 |Boole 4, Main Campus UCC. Cork Wednesday, 2nd February 2011 | 19:30 | €5 on the door | Sugar Club, Lower Lesson Street, Dublin 2 We are delighted to welcome Helena Norberg-Hodge to Ireland for the first two Irish screenings of her new film – The Economics of Happiness. Helena […]
Vipassana/Mindfulness Meditation Retreat, Kilkenny October 16/17 2010, 10.30-5pm at the Heritage Council Headquarters (Bishops Palace), Church Lane, Kilkenny. Cost: by Donation. Vipassana means ‘clear seeing’. Through observing our experience, from moment to moment, in the here and now, without immediately reacting to it or getting absorbed into it, we learn to develop mindfulness and awareness. […]