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Minister Browne urges Wexford locals to attend upcoming Bunclody meeting on creation of new water forum

26 September 2025 Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has urged members of the public to attend an upcoming information event to be held by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in Bunclody. The meeting will

Multi-agency discussions on Lough Corrib prove positive

The Western Regional Operational Committee (ROC) for Water Framework Directive (WFD) coordination met last week at the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford, Co. Galway to discuss issues affecting Lough Corrib.

Water quality enthusiasts invited to a meeting on a Catchment Community Forum for the Slaney

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

Job Opportunity -Senior Community Water Officers and Senior Staff Officers

TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL THE LOCAL AUTHORITY WATERS PROGRAMME Applications are invited for the following LAWPRO position: (1) SENIOR COMMUNITY WATER OFFICER/SENIOR STAFF OFFICER (Grade VI) 2025/O/FT/T/ Competition

Press Release: Members of the public interested in Water Quality invited to meeting on a Catchment Community Forum for North and West Clare

Inagh River - Mal Bay Catchment (Taken by Ruairí Ó Conchúir) Thursday, 4th of September 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in

Press Release: €30,000 in Grants Awarded for Water Heritage Day Events Nationwide

Funding awarded for events celebrating our waterbodies this National Heritage Week Monday, 18th August 2025: Today the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities

Press Release: Lough Caum photo scoops top prize in National Photography Competition

Lough Caum photo scoops top prize in National Photography Competition Nearly 400 entries in the Local Authority Waters Programme ‘My Favourite Waterbody’ photo competition Thursday, 7th August 2025: One overall

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Tullamore

Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Tullamore The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Offaly Thursday, 31st of July 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Tuam and Athenry

Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Tuam and Athenry The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Galway Wednesday, 2nd of July 2025: The Local Authority

Press Release: Local Authority Waters Programme Opens Grants Scheme for Heritage Week 2025

Community groups are invited to host an event to celebrate Water Heritage Day Wednesday, 25th June 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) encourages community groups to apply under the

Press Release: Public Meeting Held on Water Quality in Wexford

Thursday, 19th of June 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and Wexford County Council’s Climate Action and Environment Section held a meeting about the quality of our natural waters

Press Release: Public Meetings Announced on Water Quality in Wexford

The Local Authority Waters Programme and Wexford County Council to hold two public meetings in Wexford Monday, 9th of June 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and Wexford County