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Success of bespoke organic compost in treatment of Japanese Knotweed

Picture at one of the KNOT pilot sites (L to R), Gareth McKane, OPW; Shane McMonagle, DCC; Claire and Kevin Moore, KPM Soils and; Jimmy McVeigh, LAWPRO. Photo by NW

Press Release: Applications open for SuperValu TidyTowns Waters and Communities Special Award 2025

Thursday, 15th May 2025: The Waters and Communities Special Award, co-sponsored by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), Waterways Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), is now open for applications.

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Athlone

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Roscommon Tuesday, 13th May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities

Press Release: Public Meetings Announced on Water Quality in Kildare

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold two community information meetings- one in Naas Municipal District and one in Athy Municipal District Wednesday, 7th of May 2025: The Local Authority

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Donegal

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Ballybofey Wednesday, 7th of May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Cavan

Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Cavan The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold community information meeting in Belturbet Friday, 2nd of May 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme

Press Release: Public Meeting Announced on Water Quality in Monaghan

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold a community information meeting in Carrickmacross Tuesday, 29th of April 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31

Press Release: Community Information Meeting Announced on Natural Water Quality in Wicklow

Community Information Meeting Announced on Natural Water Quality in Wicklow The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold a community information meeting for the Greystones Municipal District in Wicklow - Newtownmountkennedy

Press Release: Public Meetings Announced on Natural Water Quality in Connemara

The Local Authority Waters Programme to hold two community information meetings- one in Furbo and one in Letterfrack Monday, 14th of April 2025: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working

Press Release: LAWPRO Awards Over €800,000 to Support Community Groups Involved in Water Quality Management

Wednesday, 9th April 2025: Today the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in our river catchments,

Press Release: National Photography Competition to Showcase Ireland’s Natural Waters

In celebration of World Water Day the Local Authority Waters Programme launches the “My Favourite Waterbody” photo competition Friday, 21st March 2025: For the second year in a row