TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 22 – The Bio Bus

Did you know? * Almost every item in a typical house has been made from materials derived from the petrochemical industry. * Fuel and energy are the first things we think of when it comes to fossil fuels. And for good reason.[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 22 – The Bio Bus

We heard last week about BiOrbic, a national collaboration of researchers, focused on the development of a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. However, despite how important the bioeconomy is to our future, most people haven’t heard of it. BiOrbic is running a national campaign to raise awareness by touring Ireland with their[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 21 – The Bioeconomy

Tips: * The bioeconomy is the part of the economy which uses renewable resources from agriculture, forestry and the marine to produce food, feed, materials and energy, while reducing waste, in support of achieving a sustainable and climate neutral society. * The bioeconomy recognises[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 21 – The Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is the part of the economy which uses renewable resources from agriculture, forestry and the marine to produce food, feed, materials and energy, while reducing waste. The bioeconomy recognises the value of nature, soils, land and seas to generate prosperity and mitigate climate change.[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Clare County Council Climate Action Plan

Did you know?    * Local Authorities have a key role in the delivery of both climate mitigation and adaptation. Under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, local authorities are required to publish Climate Action Plans.   *[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Clare County Council Climate Action Plan

Clare County Council has published its Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029, as local authorities are required, under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021. The draft plan aims to position County Clare as a national leader in climate action and strengthen the delivery of effective[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Bee’s

Did you know?   Bees are the most important pollinator of crops and native plant species in Ireland. They are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have. Of the[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Bee’s

Listen back to this week's episode as we explore how Bees are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have. Of the 99 species of bee in Ireland there is only one native honey bee[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 18 – Going Vegan

Did you know? Eating a vegan diet can reduce the damage to the environment caused by food production and that research shows that vegan diets resulted in 75% less climate-heating emissions, water pollution and land use than diets in[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 17 – Hotel Doolin

    Did you know?  Hotel Doolin has been leading the way in Green Hospitality not just in Clare but nationally in recent years. In September 2019, the business achieved certification confirming it as Ireland’s first carbon neutral hotel. Staff and[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 17 – Hotel Doolin

Listen back to this week's episode as we find out how Hotel Doolin has been leading the way in Green Hospitality in recent years. In September 2019, the business achieved certification confirming it as Ireland’s first carbon neutral hotel. Staff and Management at Hotel Doolin[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 18 – Going Vegan

Listen back to this week's episode we explore the potential for veganism. Research shows that vegan diets resulted in 75% less climate-heating emissions, water pollution and land use than diets in which more than 100g of meat a day was eaten. Vegan diets also cut[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 16 – The Burren Eco Tourism Network

Did you know?  The Burren Ecotourism Network comprises 70 businesses operating within the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Protecting the delicate Burren environment has become a very important part of their work.   Tips:   * To do your bit[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 16 – The Burren Eco Tourism Network

Listen back to this week's episode on Clare FM. This week's episode is all about the Burren Ecotourism Network which comprises 70 businesses operating within the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Protecting the delicate Burren environment has become a very important part of[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 15 – Encouraging biodiversity at home with Clare County Council

  This week, Pat met Clare County Council’s recently appointed Biodiversity Officer Barry O’Loughlin. Barry worked for many years as an ecologist including with Bórd na Móna where he was involved in wetting industrial peatland sites in the midlands. More

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Clare County Council Biodiversity officer Barry O’Loughlin

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. This week, Pat meets Clare County Council’s recently appointed Biodiversity Officer Barry O’Loughlin. Barry worked for many years as an ecologist including with Bórd na Móna where he was involved in wetting industrial peatland[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 14 – Electric Ireland Superhomes

Did you know about the work Electric Ireland Superhomes are doing to make Irish homes more energy efficient?  By doing so, the company is supporting Ireland’s efforts to achieve  climate action targets through a commitment to deliver[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 14 – Electric Ireland Superhomes

This week on Clare FM's Ours To Protect series we’ll hear about the work Electric Ireland Superhomes are doing to make Irish homes more energy efficient.  By doing so, the company is supporting Ireland’s efforts to achieve  climate action targets through a commitment to[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 13 – The Cliffs of Moher

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• More than 1.1m people from across the globe visited the popular attraction last year. That figure is rising an well on its way to reaching the pre-covid record of 1.6m visitors
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TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 13 – The Cliffs of Moher

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Today we visit the world famous Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare.  At a time when tourism across the country was brought to its knees as a result of the pandemic, staff at the[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 12 – Aillwee Burren Experience

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Aillwee Cave near Ballyvaughan in North Clare is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. The now world-famous Cave was first discovered in 1940 by local farmer[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 12 – Aillwee Burren Experience

Listen back to this week's episode from Clare FM as we cover the Aillwee Cave near Ballyvaughan in North Clare is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions.  The business has developed over the years and has always aimed to be as sustainable as possible but[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 11 – The Burren Perfumery

Did you know? The Burren Perfumery is located in the heart of the Burren in Co Clare, where it has operated for over five decades. Sadie Chowen and her husband Ralph are the third family to own and operate the[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 11 – The Burren Perfumery

The Burren Perfumery is located in the heart of the Burren in Co Clare, where it has operated for over five decades. Sadie Chowen and her husband Ralph are the third family to own and operate the business. Being located in the Burren, the[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 10 – Mens Sheds promoting biodiversity

Did you Know?  Men's sheds are non-profit local organisations that provide a space for social interaction and craftwork. The movement originated in Australia in the 1980s with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of older men. The first[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 10 – Mens Sheds

Men's sheds are non-profit local organisations that provide a space for social interaction and craftwork. The movement originated in Australia in the 1980s with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of older men. The first of Clare’s sheds was formed in Ennis in 2013.  More

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 9 – Hare’s Corner / The Burrenbeo Trust

  Tips:   * It’s really easy to make space for nature through creation of a mini woodland, a mini orchard or a pond on your land   * If you have an area of your farm that’s wild and you don’t use, this[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 9 – Hare’s Corner / The Burrenbeo Trust

The Burrenbeo Trust is a charity established in 2008 to create greater appreciation for the Burren landscape. However, through need and demand it has evolved to widen that remit to landscapes beyond the Burren. One of the trust’s most successful projects has been the Hare’s[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 8 – Ennis Tidy Towns

* Tidy Towns Committees can expand their traditional role of litter-picking and keeping their areas well kept. They can also do their bit for biodiversity without much effort.   * Devise and design a Biodiversity Toolkit for your members   *More

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 8 – Ennis Tidy Towns

Ennis Tidy Towns Committee is one of the most recognised and progressive in the country. The group was established over 30 years ago in an effort to galvanise the community to work together to ensure Ennis was not only a great place to live but to[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 7 – The Shannon Wetlands

Listen back to this weeks episode as Clare FM visits the Shannon Town Community Wetlands, a community initiative undertaken by members of Dúchas na Sionna, Shannon Tidy Towns and Shannon Men’s Shed as well as other interested groups and individuals. A committee to manage the project was[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 7 – The Shannon Wetlands

  * Many hands make like work…. The community is key to the success of this project. Local groups work very well together on this project. Get as many local groups involved in your project.    * Be sure to seek[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 6 – Your plan for Pollination

The Office of Public Works or OPW is responsible for managing and maintaining Ireland’s most important historic buildings and heritage sites including the medieval friary in Ennis. The OPW has published its own Biodiversity Action Strategy with the aim of protecting, promoting and enhancing biodiversity across its   More

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 6 – Ennis Friary

Listen back as Clare FM visit the historic Ennis Friary where staff have designated an area of the site as a Biodiversity Corner. The 13th century Franciscan Friary around which the town of Ennis was established, was founded by The O’Briens of[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 5 – A Sustainable place to stay

  Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect, as we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability. Today we've tips from Slieve Elva B&B, the first Co Clare business to achieve certification with Sustainable Travel Ireland and the first B&B in Ireland to attain the prestigious[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 5 – A Sustainable place to stay

Listen back to Clare FM as Pat Flynn visits Slieve Elva B&B, the first Co Clare business to achieve certification with Sustainable Travel Ireland and the first B&B in Ireland to attain the prestigious gold level certification in sustainable tourism. Located in the Burren close to[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 4 – 50 Shades Greener

  Today we look at what has been called the world’s leading sustainability company providing education, certification and consultancy to businesses, tourism destinations, governments and educational providers. Many people and businesses have begun to realise that[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 4 – 50 Shades Greener

Listen in as Clare FM's Pat Flynn chats to Raquel Noboa CEO and Founder of 50ShadesGreener the world’s leading sustainability company providing education, certification and consultancy to businesses, tourism destinations, governments and educational providers. Many people and businesses have begun to realise[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 3 – Sustainability in Ennistymon

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect, as Clare FM take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Clare. In this episode, Pat Flynn visits the Falls Hotel in Ennistymon where staff and management have made great strides to make their facility a greener[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 3 – Sustainability in the Hotel Business in Ennistymon

  Tips:   * Monitor your water and electricity output to see where waste may be occurring   * Monitor your food usage and see whether you have much waste. Take steps accordingly   * These are measures that can be undertaken within[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Tips 2 – Rineanna Biodiversity Garden

Ours To Protect - Rineanna Biodiversity Garden * ‘Low-mow’ means low or restricted mowing. A low-mow zone is an area that is only mowed once or twice a year, leaving native plants and grasses to grow.   * Leaving even a small ‘Low-mow’[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 2 – Rineanna Biodiversity Garden Shannon

Listen back as Clare FM visit the Rineanna Biodiversity Garden in Shannon. The Shannon Airport Group’s sustainability strategy is based on its vision to “embed sustainability into the heart of our people, business and community” and delivering our sustainability strategy is a key strategic priority for[...]

TITLE: Clare FM – Weekly Episode 1 – Biodiversity and Sustainability in Co.Clare

On Ours To Protect this week, we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.  We visit the Lough Grainey valley in East Clare an area of immense beauty and ecological value.  Here, a highly skilled team of directors, committed to protecting[...]

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TITLE: Clare FM – Episode 1 – The Panel

Join Alan Morrissey on Clare FM as he presents the first programme of 'Our's To Protect' and listen in to the panel discussion to discuss Sustainability and how we can protect our natural resources and protect the environment.