Kylemore Abbey Our Initiatives and Developing a Biodiversity Management Plan for the Future
Sustainability with a focus on Biodiversity
“One major achievement has been the partnership with NUI Galway. The University will work with Kylemore to document the current biodiversity profile on the 1,000-acre Kylemore Estate, to identify biodiversity projects and research topics which will benefit not only Kylemore Abbey but the wider community, to develop a Biodiversity Management Plan for Kylemore to preserve and safeguard the biodiversity of the Estate and to provide a location and rich ecosystem in which students will be able to study and learn about species, habitats and wider ecological and sustainability topics with practical applications”
Ballynahinch Castle Going for Gold
Sustainability
“In our walled garden we have three veg plots where we grow everything from peas and potatoes to Pak Choi and sweetcorn, along with the usual cabbages, beetroots and onions, and everyone’s favourite, brussels sprouts”.
Public asked to Play their Part in Red Squirrel Revival
Biodiversity
NUI Galway researchers are asking for public support as the battle for the revival of the red squirrel moves to the streets, parks and gardens of cities across the island of Ireland.
Galway City Council - Use Your Mug
Circular Economy
Galway City Council urge coffee drinkers to ‘’Use your Mug! This is the first time that it has been trialled on such a scale in an Irish City and we are looking forward to sharing our findings with other cafes and indeed other Local Authorities.’’
Killary Lodge & Killary Adventure Co. Our Green Initiatives
Sustainability
“Over the last 5 years we have planted over 1000 trees on our land here”.
The Connacht Hotel - Our Carbon Offsetting Programme
Carbon Offsetting
Last year, we introduced a new initiative as part of our sustainability policy – our “Offset Your Carbon Footprint” campaign. This initiative involves the planting of indigenous Irish trees to offset our carbon footprint.
Galway International Arts Festival puts Spotlight on Sustainability
Greening Events
Galway International Arts Festival is proud of the impact we make on people’s lives, but we also recognise that festival activities can have a significant impact on the environment.t all begins with an idea.