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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Annually, the 11th February marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day celebrates the significant role women have played in science throughout history and aims to encourage

LAWPRO to host Public Meeting on Water Quality in Carlow

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Carlow, covering both the Carlow and Tullow Municipal Districts 28th January 2026: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf

Public invited to community meeting on water quality in the Blackwater River

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information

LAWPRO Hosts Major Public Meeting in Tipperary to Address Declining Water Quality

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) brought together more than 50 local residents, farmers, anglers, community groups and elected representatives at a public meeting in Templemore to discuss the condition

New community water quality forum launched in the Galway Bay South East Catchment

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) launched the new Galway Bay South East Catchment Community Forum with an inaugural meeting on Monday 20th November 2025 at Comworks, Loughrea, Co Galway.

New community water quality forum launched in the Boyne Catchment

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) launched the new Boyne Catchment Community Forum with an inaugural meeting on Monday 12th November 2025, at Newgrange Hotel Navan, Co. Meath. The event

Minister O’Sullivan launches awareness campaign about Iveragh Peninsula’s Blue Dot waterbodies

From Left to Right: Barry Deane, LAWPRO South West Regional Co-Ordinator, Cllr. Tommy Cahill, Bláthnaid O'Loughlin LAWPRO Community Water Officer for Kerry, Cllr. Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, Deputy Michael Cahill TD, Minister Christopher

Cross-border collaboration a key focus of the newly launched Oriel River Catchment Community Forum

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) launched the new Oriel Catchment Community Forum with an inaugural meeting on Monday 10th November 2025, at Kilkerley Community & Enterprise Centre, Kilkerley, County

Funding available for communities across Ireland for projects to improve local water quality

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) has launched the Community Water Development Fund for 2026 and are welcoming grant applications from community groups nationwide. The Community Water Development Fund enables

Slaney River Catchment Community Forum officially launched

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) launched the new Slaney Catchment Community Forum with an inaugural meeting on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. The event

Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Templemore

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Templemore, covering the Thurles Municipal District 11th November 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s

Two Public Meetings Announced on Water Quality in Westport-Belmullet Municipal District

Thursday, 30th October 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in rivers, lakes, estuaries, ground and coastal