Podcasts about coillte

Will Fogarty, who works under the name Fear Na Coillte, transforms wood into something wonderful.

A plan to repair a damaged section of a wall in a West Clare town has finally been agreed to. Part of the Vandeleur Woods boundary wall in Kilrush has been in collapsed state for a number of years which has created a trip hazard while representing an eyesore and occasionally resulting in loose stones ending up on the public road. After engagement with local Independent Councillor Ian Lynch, Coillte and West Clare Municipal District are understood to have agreed a joint approach to repairing the wall, with works to proceed to procurement stage soon. Councillor Lynch says it'll allow locals to have a "sense of pride" in the area once again.

Today, Leave No Trace Ireland launched its annual "Love This Place" campaign, calling on the public to come together to protect Ireland's rich natural landscapes, so we can all enjoy them responsibly as we head into the summer season. Now in its fifth year, the national awareness campaign is supported by partners including the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, the Office of Public Works, Coillte, Sport Ireland, Waterways Ireland, Wicklow Co Council, Galway Co Council, Clare Co Council & Cork City Council - all dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. With more people than ever seeking connection with nature - through hiking, swimming, dog-walking and exploring - this year's "Love This Place" campaign reinforces the simple message: "If you love this place, leave no trace." The Need for Protection Ireland's great outdoors has seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years, with over 98% of residents valuing time spent in nature. However, increased footfall has also brought challenges: trail erosion, littering, dog fouling, wildlife disturbance, and an increase in wildfires - 96% of which are linked to human activity. "Our message is clear," said Maura Kiely, CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland, "We all have a part to play in preserving the places and wildlife we love. This campaign invites everyone enjoying the outdoors this summer, from seasoned hikers to dog owners, to take simple, mindful steps to protect our natural landscapes." Campaign Highlights Throughout the summer, "Love This Place" will roll out: A digital storytelling campaign featuring voices from across Ireland: farmers, walkers, dog owners, and community groups. On-the-ground events and clean-up days coordinated with local authorities and environmental groups. Education initiatives and social media toolkits for influencers, schools, and tourism partners. Taking Action The "Love This Place" 2025 campaign shares three tangible actions for the public to take: Be responsible with your dog - Keep dogs on a lead, especially around farm animals and wildlife, and always clean up after them. Protect Wildlife and wild places - Bring all litter home, don't feed wild animals, and watch wildlife from a safe distance. Stay on the path - Stick to marked trails to avoid damaging habitats or disturbing animals, both seen and unseen. A Shared Responsibility "Our land is not just scenic - it's living," added Kiely. "It feeds us, shelters biodiversity, and connects our communities. Respecting it is not about restriction, but about care and responsibility. We're so grateful to the public and our partners for supporting "Love This Place" - we ask everyone to take action and join the movement because protecting the places we love means we can continue to enjoy them in the future." Speaking about the launch Dara Calleary TD. Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht said, "Ireland's natural heritage is one of our greatest assets - environmentally, culturally, and economically. The "Love This Place" campaign reminds us that with this privilege comes responsibility. By embracing the principles of Leave No Trace, we protect our landscapes and support efforts to tackle our declining biodiversity. Even small actions matter, helping us to work in greater harmony and building the resilience of nature across the country. I am proud to support this campaign and encourage everyone to play their part." To learn more or get involved, visit: www.leavenotraceireland.org/love-this-place

Conor Hunt reports on the damage done to State-owned forestry by Storm Éowyn.

FuturEnergy Ireland has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for Scart Mountain Wind Farm. The renewable energy project is located approximately 4km northeast of Cappoquin in Co. Waterford. The wind farm planning application, which includes 15 turbines, a 110kV substation and ancillary works, was made by Futurenergy Scart Mountain DAC on behalf of FuturEnergy Ireland, a joint venture company formed by Coillte and ESB. The company is also submitting a planning application for the grid connection route for the Scart Mountain project in the coming weeks, which comprises 16km of cabling to the existing Dungarvan substation. Scart Mountain Wind Farm would support the local economy by contributing annual rates and providing a Community Benefit Fund. If consented and constructed as designed, the project would contribute a minimum of €540,000 per annum to a Community Benefit Fund for 15 years and a further €270,000 per annum for the operational lifetime of the wind farm. The 'lifetime' fund is an exclusive FuturEnergy Ireland initiative that brings the total contribution to the local area to approximately €12 million during the operational period. Annual local authority rates contributions are estimated at more than €0.5m per annum, while the construction period would support up to 100 jobs with two or three long-term technical employees required. Scart Mountain Wind Farm has the potential to combat climate change by contributing towards the national target of producing 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. If approved and constructed as proposed, it would save between 61,350 tonnes and 77,694 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Ireland spends €1 million an hour buying fossil fuels from other countries. This enormous sum of money is urgently needed in other areas such as housing and healthcare, education and employment. Projects such as Scart Mountain Wind Farm have the capacity to strengthen our energy independence and security of supply by providing clean, homegrown electricity, which will also lower fuel bills. Emer Campbell, Project Manager at FuturEnergy Ireland, says: "This planning application marks an important milestone in our commitment to delivering renewable energy solutions that support Ireland's transition to a more sustainable future. "If you consider that a single rotation of one turbine would power a typical home for 12 to 16 hours, Scart Mountain Wind Farm has the potential to contribute significantly to national renewable energy targets. The project would also create local opportunities through a substantial community benefit fund, local rates payments and employment." Planning documents will be available to view at http://www.scartmountainplanning.ie, on An Bord Pleanála's website at www.pleanala.ie and in the office of Waterford County Council. The deadline for submissions has been extended by nine days to allow for the Christmas period. For more information about this project, please visit www.scartmountainwindfarm.ie. This website also provides access to a Virtual Exhibition, which includes detailed project information and photomontages that show the proposed turbines.

Welcome to this special series of Ibec Responds on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).As businesses face increasing demands for transparency and accountability, the CSRD represents a pivotal shift in how companies approach sustainability reporting.In this series you'll hear firsthand from industry leaders about the challenges, strategies, and opportunities they have encountered on their journey towards compliance.These conversations offer valuable insights and practical advice to help your business meet the evolving standards.In the fourth episode of our 'Unpacking CSRD' series, Kara McGann, Head of Skills and Social Policy at Ibec, is in conversation with David Feeney, Managing Director at Coillte Land Solutions and Chief Sustainability Officer.Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

An East Clare councillor says he's 'certain' the renewal of a walking trail in Mountshannon will attract more visitors to the locality. In a motion at this weeks Killaloe Municipal District, the local authority was called on to engage with Coillte to set in motion the process of renewing Woodpark Forest Park in Mountshannon. Criticisms have been made of Ireland's semi-state forestry company, Coillte, for not continuously maintaining the park. However, a funding application has been sent, with an update expected in early 2025. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor, Pat Burke, claims that in tandem with the Inis Cealtra Visitor Centre, a renovated Woodpark Forest would bring increased footfall to the locality.

Tá córas bith dhíleáiteóir curtha i bhfearas i gCléire agus pobal an oileáin a tarrac a bhfuiollach bídh ann. Córas é seo atá á sholáthar an an gComhlucht MyGUG i gCloch na Coillte.

Coillte, Ireland's semi-state forestry company and leading provider of outdoor recreation has announced an exciting new pilot programme in partnership with Irish start-up HiiKER, creators of an innovative hiking app. This initiative will offer a new and innovative way for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts to experience Coillte forests by offering walkers and hikers real-time forest and walking trail insights before and during their visits. Launching this summer, the pilot programme will introduce advanced features to HiiKER's "Parks and Recreation" functionality. New enhancements include trail distances, accessibility reports and difficulty levels. Users will also benefit from real-time updates on trail busyness, parking availability, food options and toilet facilities. The HiiKer app will, for the first time, give visitors a real sense of the various activities available in Coillte's forests and improve the overall visitor experience. This new technology will be piloted in seven Coillte forests across the country including: Cruagh Woods, Ticknock, and Tibradden Woods in Dublin, as well as Donadea Forest Park in Kildare, Portumna Forest Park in Galway, Farran Forest Park in Cork and Dromore Forest in Kerry. Visitors to these forests will be the first to experience the enhanced capabilities offered by HiiKER. HiiKER, is an Irish start up founded by Paul Finlay in Co. Meath. The app has helped over 1 million hikers to plan and navigate their hiking adventures all around the world. The app curates the best hikes on the planet, along with important points of interest to help users to plan the perfect hike. Most importantly, it works with the most notable map developers and cartographers to bring a wealth of verified route information to the public. Coillte and HiiKER will pilot the technology over a six-month period, utilising Coillte's extensive expertise. The collaboration will yield valuable insights into forest and trail usage, allowing Coillte to make data-driven decisions to further enhance the visitor experience for all. Daithi de Forge, Head of Recreation at Coillte, said, "Coillte forests attract an average of 18 million visits annually, and we are delighted to partner with HiiKER on this pilot, which aims to enhance the walking and hiking experience across several of our beautiful forests. This innovative programme supports our commitment to enhancing the recreational, social, and well-being benefits of our forests and making them more accessible and enjoyable for all. "By integrating Coillte's extensive knowledge of the natural environment with HiiKER's cutting-edge technology, we aim to provide visitors with an enriched, informed and seamless experience when they visit our forests. Paul Finlay, HiiKER CEO added, "We are excited to join forces with Coillte to launch this innovative pilot programme that will transform the way people explore Ireland's forests. Our new HiiKER Parks and Recreation functionality and Coillte's extensive database of recreational maps and data, enables the public to explore Coillte forests like never before. We're encouraging everyone to download the app for free and start exploring these forests today." Download HiiKER from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and search for one of the pilot forests.

Energy storage is one of the fastest growing segments within the power sector. This growth is mainly driven by battery storage, but other forms of energy storage such as green hydrogen are also becoming prominent, all of which will prove crucial to unlocking Ireland's full renewable potential.   By developing more energy storage capacity, Ireland can reduce dependence on fossil fuels more rapidly, ensure lights stay on and help reduce energy costs. Although battery storage is an established and proven technology, the potential of energy storage is not yet well known in Ireland.   Last September, a KPMG report commissioned by ESI and Greentech Skillnet outlined that the energy storage sector has a key role to play in helping Ireland reduce carbon emissions and provide cleaner, cheaper energy to Irish consumers. It also stated that the sector could create thousands of new jobs by 2035. One person who can provide insights into this is Bobby Smith, Head of Energy Storage Ireland and Ronan recently spoke to him. Bobby talks about his background, what Energy Storage Ireland does, the KPMG report commissioned by ESI and Greentech Skillnet and more. More about Energy Storage Ireland: Energy Storage Ireland represents over 50 organisations from across the energy storage supply chain, and their members include both private sector enterprises and state-owned companies such as Coillte and the ESB.

Susan Daly talks with Noteworthy's Steven Fox and German reporter Swantje Furtak about the lack of preservation of bogs in Ireland and Germany. These were part of an extensive cross-border investigation with reporters based in Germany and Italy. Steven focused on actions by two State companies — Coillte and Bord na Móna — and looked at the planting of forestry and development of wind farms on our precious peatland. This comes as Ireland has just been referred by the European Commission to the European Court of Justice over the State's failure to halt industrial peat extraction.

Energy storage is one of the fastest growing segments within the power sector. This growth is mainly driven by battery storage, but other forms of energy storage such as green hydrogen are also becoming prominent, all of which will prove crucial to unlocking Ireland's full renewable potential. By developing more energy storage capacity, Ireland can reduce dependence on fossil fuels more rapidly, ensure lights stay on and help reduce energy costs. Although battery storage is an established and proven technology, the potential of energy storage is not yet well known in Ireland. Last September, a KPMG report commissioned by ESI and Greentech Skillnet outlined that the energy storage sector has a key role to play in helping Ireland reduce carbon emissions and provide cleaner, cheaper energy to Irish consumers. It also stated that the sector could create thousands of new jobs by 2035. One person who can provide insights into this is Bobby Smith, Head of Energy Storage Ireland and Ronan recently spoke to him. Bobby talks about his background, what Energy Storage Ireland does, the KPMG report commissioned by ESI and Greentech Skillnet and more. More about Energy Storage Ireland: Energy Storage Ireland represents over 50 organisations from across the energy storage supply chain, and their members include both private sector enterprises and state-owned companies such as Coillte and the ESB. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Joe Mag Raollaigh, Agriculture Correspondent, reports on the refusal by Galway Co Council for planning permission for Coilte to develop bogland in Co. Galway.

Sustainability has become very important as we combat the climate crisis, so how do we help start-ups that want to solve various sustainability challenges? Well, Dogpatch Labs has set up The 2050 Accelerator Programme, Ireland's national accelerator, set up in partnership with Kerry Group, ESB and Coillte. It aims to support 12 start-ups from Ireland and abroad to solve a number of sustainability challenges, working towards proof of concept. Ronan talks to Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs. Ashley talks about her background, what she does at Dogpatch Labs, the 2050 Accelerator Programme and more. More about the 2050 Accelerator Programme: The accelerator programme gives top Irish and international startups the opportunity to work with companies leading Ireland's transition to Net Zero. Together they will work towards practical pilot projects that will help them to rapidly scale their impact. Startups have unprecedented access to Ireland's national sustainability infrastructure assets, including dairy farms, wind farms  The programme is playing a crucial role in combating the climate crisis by enabling start-ups to collaborate on climate-focused initiatives and positioning Ireland as a global testbed for innovation.  

The renewable energy business is heating up around the world! Greatcoat Renewables builds a long-term strategic agreement with FuturEnergy Ireland with an expected investment of €1B! Octopus Energy invests in Deep Wind Offshore furthering Octopus' commitment to invest $20B in offshore wind globally. And, Thailand's EGCO is expecting big returns from its investment in Apex Clean Energy. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com News Flash September 11 Allen Hall: I'm Allen Hall, president of Weather Guard Lightning Tech, and I'm here with the founder and CEO of Intelstor, Phil Totaro, and this is your News Flash. FuturEnergy Ireland, a joint venture between Ireland's Coillte and ESB, has entered into a long term strategic framework agreement with Greencoat Renewables. Under this partnership, Greencoat will acquire stakes in FuturEnergy's onshore wind projects in Ireland as they reach commercial operations with an expected investment of over 1 billion euros by 2030. This collaboration will facilitate the commercialization of renewable energy projects, supporting Ireland's climate goals and leveraging the country's renewable electricity support scheme and corporate power purchase agreement market. Wow. That's a mouthful. Phil, there's a lot going on there for a billion euros.  Phil Totaro: Right. And that complements investments that have already been made by Greencoat in Ireland, the UK, continental Europe and elsewhere in both onshore and now they're starting to dabble in in offshore wind investments as well. So. They're, they're starting to get serious and this just continues to enhance that portfolio. Allen Hall: Octopus Energy is investing in Deep Wind Offshore to fund its expansion. Deep Wind Offshore, originally founded in Norway, aims to build 10 gigawatts of new offshore wind capacity by 2032, with 2 gigawatts exclusively in South Korea. The company has grown rapidly since it's launch in January 2021,  partnering with major energy companies like EDF Renewables and BP. Octopus Energy's investment will accelerate Deep Wind Offshore's growth, supporting the development of fixed and floating offshore wind projects, potentially in other markets. Phil, Octopus Energy really going big in offshore wind.  Phil Totaro: Well, and if I can maybe make a quick joke, they're extending their tentacles even further. You know, they... They've really, I mean, interestingly too, I mean, Octopus invests in obviously onshore wind and solar again in the UK, throughout continental Europe but also they've been active in investigating markets like Australia, this new partnership with Deep Wind gives them that foothold in South Korea. They've also been quite active in the past with investments in Simply Blue Group which is developing a lot of floating. Deep Wind is presumably also going to be developing a significant amount of floating capacity in South Korea and other markets, so. This is kind of the, the beginning of, of the, the growth opportunities for, for both Deep Wind Offshore and Octopus Group. Allen Hall: Electricity Generating Company, a subsidiary of state run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, anticipates significant revenue from its investment in Apex Clean Energy Holdings. The company's president expressed optimism about the potential benefits generated by Apex in the coming years, especially since the, in the United States where Apex runs its projec...

Johnny Luby joined Fran for his take on the week that was, John told us about his frustration in trying to get a grant for vital home improvements, Davy told us about the cost of trying to deal with chronic back pain, Martina on the options available now for weddings and funeral. magician Steve Spade was live in studio fresh from his Merlin award win, we heard about the Suaimhneas sna Coillte event taking place this weekend and our friday panel of Paula, Mark and Joe had a lively debate on the main news stories of the week!

On this weeks Episode we are joined by friend of the show Ross Mcquaid, Ross is in the process of getting  his first ever Deer licence, He talks about his application process, the Hcap course he attended, his purchase of a partial Coillte lease and of course his firearms application. We will also be talking all thing gun dogs, breeds, training, memorable dogs etc. And as ever we bring you our roundup of news and events from around the country. On this episodes Lets Talk Gear segment its the turn of the @pulsar digex c50. Hope you all enjoy!!!!

Our news team discusses how finishers are losing €300/ head on spring stores, the latest on dairy cow cull proposals and the nature restoration law. We'll also look at new Teagasc science on emissions from peat soils, fertiliser and meal prices, Coillte's land acquisitions and tillage farmer views.

Reporter Kate Egan spoke to Daithi de Forge, Head of Recreation with Coillte about the reopening of Avondale Hse

Housing and the long wait for a home – we hear from one Tipperary mum waiting years to be housed. • The idolisation of the Hutch, why is the notorious criminal adored in some quarters. • Calls for Coillte to pay for road damage in Tipperary • We'll be talking about age in our health slot with Muriel • Farming news with Caitriona from the Farmers Journal • A look ahead to this week's Down Your Way • And more on Tipperary's dangerous roads

5045 - Councillor Michael Fitzgerald on Coillte by Tipp FM Radio

Avondale, County Wicklow's newest ‘old' attraction, launched a visitor experience in mid-2022 that you won't find anywhere else in Ireland. Beyond the Trees Avondale includes a treetop walk and 10 story viewing tower – along with the tallest slide in Ireland! Gretta Doyle from Beyond the Trees Avondale and Katherine Webster from Coillte (kweltje) Avondale […] The post Avondale: County Wicklow's Newest “Old” Destination | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 144 appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

John Joe Mac Gearailt;Coillte. Emma Verling; Fuinneamh na dtonn. Pádraig S Ó Conaill;Muinteoir ar a phinsean.Liam Ó Loingsigh;Foireann peile ag Dairbhre aríst.

Cruinniú ag Cumann Natura agus Sléibhe na hÉireann le teachtaí Dála i mBleá Cliath inné. Labhradar,i measc rudaí eile, ar phlean Choillte maidir le cistí airgid agus an tionchar a bheadh aige seo ar phraghas talún.

Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue joins Gavan Reilly to discuss the controversial deal between Coillte and Gresham House, which allows international private investors to enter the Irish forestry market.

Joe O'Carroll, Investment Director with Gresham House; Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform & Green Party TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mairéad Farrell. Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… Consistently appearing in Ireland's Daily News charts, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps… Today's episode includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/i/status/1618697159137697803 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618518069965475840 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618529420460924930 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618522657439318016 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618527159823355905 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618537914865958912 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618707978118471688 https://twitter.com/i/status/1618590190255198208https://twitter.com/i/status/1618471604387823616https://twitter.com/i/status/1618640028690685952 Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how Bord Bia is set to ramp up farm audits, Dawn Meat's takeover of Kildare Chilling, the IFA AGM, sheep prices, new research on calculating farm emissions and the latest on the ongoing saga surrounding Coillte's deal with Gresham House.

Protest over multi-million euro deal between Coillte and a private investor fund - CorkToday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Hundreds gathered outside Leinster House yesterday, to protest against the multimillion-euro deal between Coillte and a private investor fundDiscussing the urban/rural divide when it comes to passing the driving test as Ballincollig has the highest pass rate in the country Is now the right time to return the Mount Keeffe Chalice to Duhallow – its currently in a London Museum The West Cork School 3D project that scooped a top prize for Ireland Our Movie Review with Mark – Reviewing Oscar-nominated film An Cailin Ciuin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, on semi-state forestry company Collite's link-up with a private investment fund.

Reáchtálfar agóid ós comhair na Dála inniu mar chuid de fheachtas nua atá seolta chun stop a chur leis an socrú idir Coillte agus an ciste infheistíochta ón mBreatain, Gresham House.

Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O'Brien and Aisling O'Brien, including: - Key points from the IFA AGM included discussions on the dairy reduction scheme, genotyping, and the crisis in the sheep sector: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/eligibility-of-sheep-sector-for-brexit-fund-supports-to-be-explored/ - Tension and opposition to Coillte forestry deal continues to increase: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/ifa-to-meet-coillte-and-discuss-forestry-deal-tomorrow/ - Details of the new TB testing requirements coming into force next month: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/no-disruption-to-cattle-sales-with-new-tb-rules-icos/ - Dawn Meat's move to buy Kildare Chilling generates significant interest: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dawn-meats-in-deal-to-buy-kildare-chilling/ - Global dairy co-op Fonterra says that from June, male or non-dairy calves cannot be slaughtered without a humane reason, they must be used for either a meat or pet-food chain purpose: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/fonterra-moves-to-stop-calf-slaughtering-on-farms/ Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Pippa Hackett, Michael McNamara TD, Shane Phelan, Elaine Loughlin, Pauric Fogarty & Rosie Birchard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Cahill, Fianna Fáil TD and Chair of the Agriculture Committee, discusses a Coillte deal with a UK-based venture capital fund, on the acquisition of 100,000 hectares of forestry across the country.

We discuss how beef prices are set to rocket as demand exceeds supply and China's reopening adds fire to the market. We also take an in-depth look at the latest rural crime spree as individuals are charged in a Garda clampdown. Sheep scanning, farm buildings and Coillte's deal with Gresham House all also on the agenda.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- TDs don't want to talk about the level of abuse they receive, in case it 'draws more abuse on them - Deputy Holly Cairns joins PatriciaFurther concerns at Coillte's forestry deal with a British Investment fund – the Irish Wildlife Trust joins Patricia A knife amnesty has been called for by Cork's Lord Mayor amid a rise in violent crime in the city and county – Cllr Deirdre Forde joins Patricia tomorrow We hear about Re-Bride which is a brand new wedding dress website that is connecting past brides with brides-to-be Our Movie Review with Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Curran, Presenter of The Business on RTÉ Radio

Tá Cumann Feirmeoirí Cnoc agus Natura na hÉireann ag iarraidh fiosrúchán poiblí faoin margadh atá déanta idir Coillte agus an ciste infheistíochta Breataineach Gresham House, le talamh a cheannacht agus a chur i dtreo foraoiseachta. Labhair John Joe Mac Gearailt le Dáithí de Mórdha.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----Gardai have formally identified the remains found at a boarded up house in Mallow last FridayWe speak with the AA who drove an electric car from Mizen Head to Malin without charging Half of eviction notices found to be invalid Concern over Coillte's partnership with a British investment fund who intend to buy a large portion of land in Ireland, many feel this will push up land prices in Ireland Following Leo Varadkar's comments on the grass may not be as greener aboard – We speak to one person who has recently moved to Australia and find out if the grass is greenerAn update on the Mick Cronin appeal ahead of a fundraising event in Newmarket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Mark Carlin, Managing Director at Coillte joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the possibility of thousands of acres of land across rural Ireland being sold to the Gresham House fund in order to meet Ireland's climate targets. For the full chat click the 'play' button on this page.

Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture with Megan O'Brien and Aisling O'Brien, including: - A beef herd reduction scheme is ‘off the table', Minister McConalogue confirmed this week, but a similar scheme for the dairy sector is still under consideration https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/beef-herd-reduction-scheme-off-the-table-mcconalogue/ - Record Bord Bia export results of €16.7 billion demonstrate the importance of agriculture to the Irish economy, say farming organisations https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/agri-food-export-value-increases-by-22-to-e16-7-billion-in-2022/ - Fallout continues from the Coillte forestry partnership with a UK investment fund – the minister is set to meet with the semi-state forestry company to discuss the deal https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/coillte-forestry-fund-deal-did-not-require-approval-from-minister/ - A working group is to be established in a bid to improve dog control https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/working-group-on-dog-control-to-be-established/ Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message

We discuss how Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has scrapped schemes in the Climate Action Plan to destock the suckler herd. We also look at Coillte's deal with a UK investment fund, ICA protests, knackery concerns, fertiliser prices and the horse meat scandal of 2013.

Mark Carlin, managing director of Coillte's Forestry Division, on the company's tie-up with a British investment fund to finance new forestry investment

Bryan Fennell is the Rural Recreation Officer for Leitrim Development Company, having previously held the post in Wicklow for a number of years. Bryan brings to the role extensive experience and qualifications in the recreational, mountaineering, watersports and trails sectors. Bryan holds qualifications in a range of adventure sports and is a qualified outdoor education facilitator, having graduated from GMIT in Castlebar with a degree in Outdoor Education and Leisure. He is an avid adventurer, an advocate for exciting activities in the countryside, having sat on the Board of Management of Canoeing Ireland, and speaker at the World Trails Conference. The Rural Recreation Officer (RRO) works closely with community groups, small business enterprises and tourism bodies to access advice, support and funding for the development and enhancement of recreational projects, activity tourism and related infrastructure. There are 21 RROs positions nationwide that are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with the support of Fáilte Ireland., The positions stem from the recognition of the important task of developing sustainable tourism in local communities. Managed by Leitrim Development Company, the position is considered to be an essential link to the continued growth of Leitrim's tourism sector. The Rural Recreation Officer also acts as a local connection with stakeholders that include Sport Ireland Outdoors, Coillte, Wicklow Co. Council, Fáilte Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Wicklow Uplands Council and private landowners who provide recreational users access to their lands. Naturally, the fostering of warm relationships between all interested parties is a key focus to the role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá sé i gceist ag an eagraíocht Coillte obair a dhéanamh ar 2, 100 heicteár dá gcuid tailte le leas níos?fearr a bhaint as ar mhaithe leis an aeráid, leis an dúlra agus le muintir na háite - 6 shuíomh uilig atá roghnaithe acu i gContaetha na Gaillimhe Mhaigh Eo, Dhún na nGall agus Chorcaí le bheith páirteach i bPortaigh Fhiáine an Iarthair.?

Tá eolas á lorg ag an Teacht Dála Joe McHugh faoina pleananna a bhí ag Fáilte Éireann agus Coillte raon rothaíochta a fhorbairt ag Páirt Foraoise na hArdaí roinnt blianta ó shin. Ceapann sé gur chóir a leithéid d'áis a chur ar fáil ansin.

Earlier this week Alan travelled to The 12 O' Clock Hills to chat Patsy Neville from the 12 O' Clock Hills Committee. The 12 O' Clock Hills are part of the Slieve Bearnagh Mountain Range in East Clare. . Back in 2011 the potential of the hills as a recreational and fitness facility was recognized. A voluntary committee was then formed and with support from Coillte and the co-operation of local landowners the trails were developed and refurbished. Alan headed out with Patsy to find out more and walk one of the routes.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/247ktycl Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man charged with murdering woman 41 years ago. Fear cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú 41 bliain ó shin. A 73-year-old man was brought before Skibbereen District Court in Co Cork today charged with the murder of a woman 41 years ago. Tugadh fear 73 bliain d'aois os comhair Chúirt Dúiche an Sciobairín i gCo Corcaí inniu agus é cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú 41 bliain ó shin. That's Noel Long, from the White Mall in Passage West, who has been accused of murdering Nora Sheehan sometime between 6 and 12 June 1981 in an unknown location. Sin é Noel Long, as an Meall Bán sa Phasáiste, a bhfuil sé curtha ina leith gur dhúnmharaigh sé Nora Sheehan uair éigin idir 6 agus 12 Meitheamh 1981 in áit anaithnid. Nora Sheehan was 54 years old and had three children. Bhí Nora Sheehan 54 bliain d'aois agus bhí triúr clainne aici. She was from Ballyvaughan in Cork city. B'as Baile Féitheán i gcathair Chorcaí di. She was missing for a week before her body was found in Poolnalong Wood near Inishannon, Co Cork. Bhí sí ar iarraidh ar feadh seachtaine sula bhfuarthas a corp i gCoill Pholl na Long in aice le hInis Eonáin, Co Chorcaí. The court was told Noel Long was arrested this morning and said nothing when charged. Dúradh sa chúirt gur gabhadh Noel Long ar maidin inniu agus nach ndúirt sé faic nuair a cuireadh an chúis ina leith. Judge James McNulty granted the Gardaí's request to remand the accused in custody. Ghéill an Breitheamh James McNulty d'iarratas na nGardaí an cúisí a chur siar faoi choinneáil. He ordered Noel Long brought before Clonakilty District Court a week from today and granted him free legal aid. D'ordaigh sé Noel Long a thabhairt os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Chloich na Coillte seachtain ó inniu agus lamháil sé saorchúnamh dlí dó. Nora Sheehan Nora Sheehan

Imelda Hurley, Chief Executive of Coillte on their plans to grow up to 100,000 hectares of new forest by 2050

There's no doubt about it, trees give us many things and over the course of this programme series we have heard about many of these benefits.  But probably one of the nicest things about trees is how they give us an avenue for our creativity, and they provide a beautiful space in which to walk.  Mick Power is National Estates Manager with Coillte with responsibility for biotic risk and we meet him in Castlemorris Woodlands just outside Kilkenny.  Castlemorris is an old landed gentry estate which came into the hands of the state back in the 1920s.  There has always been a woodland area on the 600-acre site and the trees that we see today are third generation trees.  It contains a mix of species and is managed under a continuous cover management system.  Mixtures of different types of trees are best, according to Mick, who advocates the old adage of planting the right tree in the right place.  Coillte's open forest policy is not just of benefit to them from a safety point of view, but it delivers a wonderful amenity to the public as well.  Their commercial activities support the development of woodlands like Castlemorris which have mainly been set aside for biodiversity and recreation.  Mick has borne witness to many changes over the 40 odd years working with trees but one of the most recent and positive developments has been people's increased engagement with nature and trees.  From Mick's point of view, there is nothing as nice as hanging out with trees.Another man who likes to spend time with wood rather than woodlands in Kilkenny woodturner Liam Kirwan. He makes everything from earrings, to bowls and uses many different types of local wood in his projects.  For example, he makes pens from 32 different Irish timbers. Does anyone remember the lovely Beech tree that used to grow in the Kilkenny Castle park?  It was over 200 years old when it fell in a storm and its timber was distributed to craftspeople from which they could make things.  Liam makes pens from this wood, but they are very popular, and he doesn't have that much left now.  Wood from the fruit trees can look the same but others are very distinctive like ash with its pale colour and London Plane with its herring bone effect.  Always cut with the grain, use dry wood and give the object the respect of a good finish is what makes a well-turned piece - that and the patience of the turner.   They are a patient people- like trees.  

Engineered wood, is made, in the case of Orientated Strand Board, by taking the thinnings from softwood conifer plantations and putting it through a process whereby it is transformed into board that is as hard as any hardwood timber.This process takes place at Smartply located in Belview Co Kilkenny where Monica meets Neil Foot.  She is taken on a tour around the plant beginning first in the log yard where stacks upon stacks of logs have been delivered from the plantations and are ready to be processed.  The first step is debarking, and the bark is used in heating processes further down the line.  Then the stripped log is taken through a very noisy process of 'waferising', where it's torn up into wafers or large flakes.  These large flakes are then dried, misted with adhesive resin, and laid down in specially orientated layers to form a woody mat.  This woody mat is then pressed and a board - Orientated Strand Board (OSB) is made.It sounds easy, but it's a complex product.  Between both Smartply and it's sister company Medite, which makes MDF, 90 truckloads of tree logs come in and 50 truckloads of product leave each week.  360 people are employed between both sites, and they are the largest timber processer in the country.  They are owned by Coillte who took over the running of Smartply in 2002 when the original owners, Louisiana Pacific left Ireland.According to David Murray, OSB and other engineered wood products are well positioned to fill the need for more sustainable building construction products.  Ireland needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and wood, which acts as a store of carbon is a good material to use in this respect. It's also very warm and when well insulated, can reduce heat loss from houses.  Smartply produce an array of different OSB products, some are flame retardant others are made to be specifically airtight, they can be used indoors and outdoors, under the ceiling or below the floor and of course are the material of choice in timber frame houses.  Only 1 in 5 houses in Ireland are timber frame.  This is low compared to the likes of Scotland where 80% of the houses are timber frame.  Education in the versatility of engineered wood products may help to increase this, along with a change in policy.  Why is this important to do?  Because every little bit we do will go towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and keeping global warming to below 1.5 C and Trees are a very important part of that process.   

First to the annual RDS Forest and Woodland Awards which Andrew O'Carroll won in 2018 in the Teagasc Farm Forestry Award category.  One of the secrets to his success, he believes, is that he planted the right tree in the right place.  Ballygorteen in on the side of the Castlecomer Plateau and the soil isn't very productive for grassland but it's great for growing Sitka Spruce.  Sitka Spruce to all intents and purposes is like any other crop except for the fact that it has a 30-year growth cycle.  It is used in the timber industry in Ireland and it's great for hoovering up the carbon dioxide in the air - carbon dioxide being a greenhouse gas whose presence in the atmosphere is contributing to global warming.  In fact, Michael Somers says that is the third best tree in the world for sequestering carbon.  Michael has brought his hypsometer with him to the plantation which is an instrument that's used to measure the height of trees. Andrew's trees are doing really well, and they need thinning.A license is needed to thin or clear fell a plantation like Andrew's.  According to a recent report the Department of Agriculture is currently processing 100 such licenses a week but still there is a bit of a backlog which Andrew believes could, and may well be, addressed through reforms of the licencing process.  In meantime though, with his IFA hat on, Andrew is anxious that licences for small private forestry owners are not relegated to the bottom of the pile in favour of the bigger Coillte plantations.  It's the small private landowners after all who are key to the development of the forestry industry in IrelandAnother potential key to the forestry industry, particularly in relation to carbon, is the potential carbon sink of Ireland's hedgerows which up to now have not been included in the nation's carbon accounts.  According to Andrew including hedgerow cover alone in Carlow and Kilkenny would double the percentage of land currently under forestry - and who knows how much carbon that could be.  A good hedgerow gives Michael Somers great joy, and he believes they need to be cared for depending on their age and type.  Ash die back is currently decimating the hedgerows in Ireland and it has also had a big impact on forestry owners with ash plantations.  It's tough on them seeing their potential pension pot dissolve in front of their eyes.   There are options that the Department could offer to help their situation says Andrew while adding that he sees great potential in the forestry sector.Michael also sees great potential in the sector, and great potential for harnessing new markets in the hardwood industry which is still relatively untapped here in Ireland.  And while carbon is important and Sitka Spruce ticks that box, it is also important to keep biodiversity in mind too when considering planting options.  A mixture of trees is best.  But carbon leads us on to carbon credits and carbon trading and that grey area that will in time be sorted.  In the meantime, it's the right tree, in the right place, its carbon, biodiversity, and it's an income stream too.  Get someone like Michael out with the hypsometer is Andrew's appeal to landowners about to clear fell or thin - get the best price for your timber by knowing it's value.  

The Castlecomer Discovery Park is situated on the site of the former pleasure gardens of the Wandesforde Family, members of the landed gentry, who for 300 years, were central to the farming and coal mining activities in the area. Some of the trees that they brought back from their trips in Europe and elsewhere still stand at the park and a favourite among many people is the giant Redwood - with its soft spongey bark. Len Brophy is the maintenance man at the Discovery Park, and he introduces us to a few favourite trees in the area.    The Discovery Park was developed as a tribute to the mining traditions in the area and over the years it has evolved to incorporate adventure activities like Zip Lines, kayaking, boating and of course the Tree Top Walk.  According to Jo McCarthy, Activities Manager at the Park, nature, the trees and the successful completion of the challenge of the Tree Top Walk can bring huge benefits to children and improve their confidence and connections with each other.  Learning is also accelerated in the outdoors and while forest bathing and other outdoor activities are almost mandatory in other countries, Ireland is only beginning to embrace it.    The Discovery Park has responded to the magic of the woods by building an elf village where fairy houses and wooden toadstools capture the imagination of all visitors including the craft workers who sell their wares at the retail centre in the park.  Dominika Stoppa makes lino-prints inspired by the trees and fairies.  She also painted the - 'Be A Climate Change Hero' artwork at the entrance to the park.  Kathy Purcell, General Manager of the Discovery Park believes that they have a powerful role to play in spreading the message about climate change, especially given the carbon history of the area in relation to coal mining; coal being a major cause of the global warming we are experiencing now.  The 80 acres of woodland, managed by Coillte, might help them reach their target of balancing out the carbon extracted, and carbon sunk back into the soil through the efforts they are making  Like all non-profit organisations, the Discovery Park is dependent on funding to keep themselves going in the off-season.  Leader, Pobal, Kilkenny County Council have all been important in this regard.  More recently they have been successful in obtaining funding from the Department of Agriculture to run a mental health and wellbeing course for farmers in the park.  Manager Kathy Purcell believes that the park and woodland's continued presence in the area adds to what Kilkenny has to offer in relation to a tourist destination.  

Cyclists of all ages from across county Sligo are taking part in the 'Dawn till Dusk Social Spin' at Coolaney National Mountain Biking Centre this Saturday, December 18th, in aid of North West Stop (suicide prevention). Damien McGuinn from the Northwest Mountain Bike Club and Coillte's Recreation Manager Leo Boyle joined Austin O'Callaghan to explain more...

Ballintemple Tree Nursery is situated just outside Ardattin Co Carlow and it is here that Coillte process their seeds and rear trees from seed for planting out into the forest,In this programme we visit the nursery and meet Dermot O'Leary Nursery Manager and Monica Murphy, Seed and Veg Propagation Manager.  Monica explains the process of seed stratification where seeds are first extracted from their casings and then exposed to a series of treatments - be it alternative hot and cold temperatures - in order to break dormancy.  They process 25 - 30 different seeds at the nursery and if they are not used immediately, they are put in cold storage for use later.The seeds are planted out in seed beds in the fields that form part of the 130 hectare site and are cared for until they reach a certain height.  They are then lifted and graded and transplanted to the forest to begin their new life there.Currently 80 people are employed at Ballintemple.  This is their busiest time of year - when the trees are being lifted,  and the dry spell at the moment is helping the process immensely.  

In this programme we meet Mick Power, National Estates Manager with Coillte with responsibility of biotic risk.  We meet in the beautiful Castlemorris Woods in Co Kilkenny where a mixture of lots of different trees flourish and grow.  In an area within the woods is an enclosed 2-hectare site which is the clonal bank for ash die bank resistant trees.  These trees were gathered from places all over Ireland and continental Europe and have been planted in these woods and so far, 40% out of 600 trees gathered are still healthy.The loss of ash from our hedgerows and fields is massive from an environmental point of view.  It also impacts on an important part of our culture - hurling and the making of hurls.  There is a demand for 360,000 hurls annually in Ireland and this industry is important to support.  This programme features Tom O'Donohue a 4th generation hurley maker from Drakelands Kilkenny.  Tom talks about the importance of the Irish ash, the unique softness of the wood that makes it easy to work with and the potential evolution of bamboo and carbon fibre hurls.So as the industry keeps its fingers crossed for the continued good health of the ash die back resistant trees, Mick Power calls for all of us to be careful in relation to moving organic material around the world.  As our climate changes the trees in Ireland could become more susceptible to other pests and diseases that could cause further damage to our woods and forests.

Oak accounts for only 2.7% of our Irish forests which is low compared to Sitka Spruce which accounts for 51.1% of the trees in Ireland.  In this programme we meet farmer Ger Daly who, in 1999 planted an Oak Forest with the help of Coillte.  Ger talks about the process of getting the oaks established, the Scots Pine as nurse trees, and the pruning that he did on them to help them grow straight with a long stem.  Now 22 years later a potential new use for these oak trees has emerged - as staves to make whiskey barrelsBernard Walsh is founder and managing director of Walsh Whiskey based in Carlow.  Bernard explains the role of the wood in adding flavour to the whiskey and the traditions around using ex-bourbon barrels.  Because whiskey distillers are always experimenting, Bernard does not rule out using Irish Oak barrels as a 'finish' in the maturation process.  But, he says, 'we need to think long term.  Plant now for the next century'The Independent Stave Company is a relatively new company which imports barrels to Ireland to furnish the growing demand for casks.  Audrey Gleeson of the Independent Stave Company explains what they do and indicates that they are already visiting oak plantations in Ireland to see if Irish Oak could be used in barrel makingIn the meantime, the coopers are re-gathering in Ireland and a profession that had all but been lost is getting a new lease of life.  Ian Leonard is running Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland, a new cooperage in Kildare and Enguerrand Vandenbossche is a French cooper working from Tullamore Dew Distillery.  They talk about their work and about the real need to train more Irish coopers to sustain the growing whiskey market in Ireland.  And while Ger Daly's oaks slowly come to maturation for their potential use as staves he takes his time to enjoy them and be with them - something that as he gets older, he appreciates more.

I can't believe it's taken me until episode 52 to dedicate an interview to trees! Shocking behaviour, but this lovely chat with Orla makes up for it. You can follow Orla on Twitter @NaturallyOrla & don't forget to listen to her podcast The Broad Leaf! You can find out more about The Native Woodland Trust on their website and stay up to date with them on Twitter @NativeWoodTrust.Stay tuned behind the scenes of this podcast by following on Instagram @Bookofleavespodcast, Twitter @BookofLeavesPod or Facebook. Don't forget to rate, review, share, and if you can, please support this podcast on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves ). More on: http://bookofleavespodcast.com/[04:10] An intro from Orla and her journey to working with woodlands.[09:15] Who The Native Woodland Trust are and what they do.[11:20] How people can get involved.[14:15] Finding local seeds and where to plant (or IF to plant!).[24:15] The new 'Robot Trees' built in Cork.[30:55] Ireland's historic foresty & 'ancient' woodlands.[37:55] Systemic changes that need to happen to help preserve & restore woodland in Ireland & how farmers/land owners can benefit.[41:50] CAP.[44:30] Random questions!Also Mentioned: Teagsc for people with large amounts of land.The Down Survey complete map of Ireland.Killarney National Park.Stopping by Woods book by Donal Magner.Coillte. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bookofleaves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derek talk's to Mick Power from Coillte about illegal dumping, Sean McKeown from Fota Wildlife Park joins us to talk about their Natterjack Toad breeding project and Richard Collins and Niall Hatch talk to Queen's PhD student, Kez Armstrong about declining Kestral numbers and a new 'Kestral Cam' in Fermanagh.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----Protests are being held outside CUMH Maternity hospital tomorrow to highlight how the Covid-19 restrictions are affecting patients and their partners The issue of public toilets is still being highlighted as more people meet up at outside locations We Discuss Verbal Dyspraxia We hear about the dumping of household items at Coillte forests and parks across the country How a Cork County Councillor called to the home of a person identified as dumping rubbish in Bandon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nearly 2 million euros has been spent by Coillte on the removal of illegal dumping from forests in the past five years, averaging around €395,000 per year. Now you might be thinking “that's a lot of rubbish bags” but do you know that the number one thing that people illegally dump in the nation’s forests over the past year include are washing machines or fridge freezers, and worse these are almost always free to re-cycle at your local bring centre. Coillte's National Estates Risk Manager, Mick Power spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.

Mick Power, Coillte's National Estates Manager, tells us why Coillte has had to increase its surveillance of forests by using remote cameras to monitor illegal dumping activity and to help seek prosecutions.

A new plan to deliver and elevate ‘Destination Lough Derg’ has been launched today. The Lough Derg Visitor Experience Development Plan sets out the overall approach to destination planning in the area for the next five years, illustrating the unique attractions of Lough Derg and how best to develop visitor experiences across the region to place Lough Derg as a holiday destination of choice both nationally and when appropriate internationally. It was developed in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland and Waterways Ireland, Clare, Tipperary and Galway Councils, Inland Fisheries, the Leader Programme and Coillte. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Joan Tarmey, Tourism Officer for Clare County Council about the plan.

With 6000 forest properties nationwide, totalling over one million acres of land, Coillte has been a very visible presence in Ireland since its formation in 1989. But in recent months Coillte-owned forests have become a lot more familiar to a lot more people, attracting over 2.2m visitors between March and December 2020. Coillte CEO, Imelda Hurley, is proud to be providing such a vital outlet for people during difficult Covid restrictions.  While Imelda Hurley's love of the outdoors was one of the factors that attracted her to the position, it was the opportunity to play a central role in Ireland's sustainability and climate action journey that she found most compelling. As the custodian of over 7% of the country's land base, Hurley is clear about the role that Coillte must now play in enabling green energy on its estate, and is already putting projects into play to help Ireland meet its 2030 climate targets. In this episode of The EY CEO Outlook Podcast, Coillte CEO Imelda Hurley speaks to host Richard Curran about her vision for this ever-evolving commercial semi-state company. Having taken up the role just months before Covid-19 hit the country, Imelda's tenure of Coillte has been an interesting journey to date, and one that is about to become even more so. They talk about:•Coillte's footprint in Ireland and its three high potential businesses – Forestry, Land Solutions, and Medite Smartply.•The company's role in generating wind energy and a major joint-venture with the ESB aiming to deliver one gigawatt of power by 2030.•Being a female leader in an industry perceived to be predominantly led by men.•Imelda's time working in China and why she learned about the country and culture. •Her love of the outdoors and experience climbing some of the world's highest peaks. 

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yafvt32q Road closures for rainfall. Bóithre dúnta daithle thuairt bháistí. Several roads in Co Cork are flooded this morning after heavy rain fell in the region overnight. Tá roinnt bóithre i gCo Chorcaí faoi uisce ar maidin tar éis na fearthainne troime a thit sa réigiún i gcaitheamh na hoíche. More rain is on the way and Met Éireann estimates it will be as deep as 80 millimeters in places. Tá tuilleadh báistí ar an mbealach agus measann Met Éireann go mbeidh sí chomh domhain le 80 milliméadar in áiteanna. Wind speeds will also be up to 100 kilometers per hour. Beidh luas suas le 100 ciliméadar san uair faoin ngaoth chomh maith. A weather alert with orange status has been issued for four counties in Munster - Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Tipperary. Tá fógra aimsire a bhfuil stádas flannbhuí leis eisithe do cheithre chontae i gCúige Mumhan - Ciarraí, Corcaigh, Port Láirge agus Tiobraid Árann. The announcement will last until 9 o'clock tonight. Mairfidh an fógra go dtí 9 a chlog anocht. A weather warning with a yellow status lasting until 6pm has been issued for the whole country. Tá fógra aimsire a bhfuil stádas buí leis a mhairfeas go dtí 6 a chlog tráthnóna eisithe don tír ar fad. Water barriers have been erected along the Blackwater at Mallow and Fermoy in Co Cork, and the County Council has installed pumps to Bantry, Dunmanway, Skibbereen, Bandon and Clonakilty. Tá bacainní uisce curtha suas ar feadh na Dubhabhann i Mala agus i Mainistir Fhear Maí i gCo Chorcaí, agus tá caidéil curtha ag an gComhairle Contae chuig Beanntraí, Dún Mánmhaí, an Sciobairín, Droichead na Bandan agus Cloich na Coillte. Cork City Council says the Lee is likely to spill over its banks at various times today. Deir Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí gur cosúil go sceithfidh an Laoi thar a bruacha ag tráthanna éagsúla inniu. They say the Defense Forces are in control and are providing sandbags to the public. Deir siad go bhfuil Óglaigh na hÉireann faoina réir agus go bhfuil málaí gainimh á gcur ar fáil acu don phobal. In Co Kerry, only one of the lanes of the N72 road at Fossa between Killarney and Killorglin is open due to flooding there. I gCo Chiarraí, níl ach ceann de lánaí bhóthar an N72 oscailte ag an bhFosadh idir Cill Airne agus Cill Orglain de bharr tuilte ansin. Kerry County Council is helping people in areas that have already been severely affected by flooding. Tá Comhairle Contae Chiarraí ag cabhrú le daoine i gceantair a bhí buailte go dona ag tuilte cheana. In Dublin, Wellwood Road in Tallaght is closed after trees fell on both sides of the route. I mBaile Átha Cliath, tá Bóthar Choill Tobair i dTamhlacht dúnta tar éis do chrainn titim ar dhá thaobh an bhealaigh.

Coillte has revealed that visitor numbers to Irish forests have tripled during lockdown, and they have also devised a list of the top ten most visited forests in Ireland. Pat Neville, Communications Manager with Coillte explains their findings to Shane on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Joining Louise are Paul Blount, Portfolio Director at Coillte, and Dr Lucy Corcoran from SEAI’s Research and Innovation Department to discuss how energy research is informing Ireland’s Climate Action Plan. Paul has a wealth of experience in wind energy and is the Irish Wind Energy Association’s (IWEA) Person of the Year 2020. He recently led the model development and analytics aspects of an innovative wind energy project supported by SEAI. While Dr Corcoran leads a range of energy research and innovation activities at SEAI. 

Joining Louise are Paul Blount, Portfolio Director at Coillte, and Dr Lucy Corcoran from SEAI’s Research and Innovation Department to discuss how energy research is informing Ireland’s Climate Action Plan. Paul has a wealth of experience in wind energy and is the Irish Wind Energy Association’s (IWEA) Person of the Year 2020. He recently led the model development and analytics aspects of an innovative wind energy project supported by SEAI. While Dr Corcoran leads a range of energy research and innovation activities at SEAI. 

Sioned Jones recently received a 12-month suspended sentence after she was found guilty of stealing €500 worth of Sitka spruce belonging to Coillte after she used a chainsaw to fell over 200 trees at a forest in Co Cork. Following a trial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court last February Judge Sean Ó Donnabháin directed that the jury find Ms Jones not guilty of criminal damage of a Coillte forest near her home in Maughnaclea, Kealkill. Ms Jones says she removed the spruce because she was protecting the environm

Mark Foley has had a career of two halves. After many successful years in the private sector, the dot-com collapse forced Mark to reinvent his career. There began a long and successful time in the commercial semi-state sector, including leadership positions in daa and Coillte. While at Coillte, Mark had a ‘personal epiphany' about climate change, setting him on a path that led to his role today as CEO of EirGrid.  In this episode of the EY CEO Outlook podcast, Mark Foley tells host Richard Curran the fascinating story of a career that began in chemical engineering and evolved to planning, managing and developing the flow of electricity across Ireland. Mark reveals what he has learned about leadership, powerful communication, and customer experience along the way, and why he believes Ireland is at a critical juncture in relation to our future energy needs and climate change commitments. They also discuss: ·       Ireland's unique power usage during COVID-19 and what drove it. ·       Why Ireland's Climate Action Plan is one of the country's most important national commitments of the last 100 years.·       How to avoid falling into the psychology of defeat and successfully managing risk.·       Brexit's potential impact on power supply.·       Why the late Fergal Quinn is the CEO Mark has most admired. 

This week Jim Finn is joined by Tom Gleeson from Teagasc with some August management tips. Dr.Ciaran Fallon Director of Coillte Nature explains what Coillte is all about, and finally on a lighter note given that we are in the height of the holiday season Liz Doherty one of the music producers for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 gives an insight into the event which is to show on TG4 next week.

Amy Forde, Irish Farmers Journal; and Karen Woods, Coillte Nature, on plans for nine Dublin forests to transition from commercial use to recreational use

Playlist: 1. The Charlatans - Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over 2. Teenage Fanclub - Can't Feel My Soul 3. Supergrass - Sun Hits The Sky 4. Hollow Ship - We Came Too Late 5. Cornershop - St Marie Under Canon 6. Catholic Action - One Of Us 7. Lewsberg - Through The Garden 8. Seazoo - Passing Place 9. The Stroppies - First Time Favourites 10. So Cow - At Home 11. Nits - Yes Or No 12. The Arrows - Touch Too Much 13. Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott - A Good Day Is Hard To Find 14. Aztec Camera - Oblivious 15. Talking Heads - Totally Nude 16. Super Furry Animals - Northern Lites 17. The B-52's - Deadbeat Club 18. Big Audio Dynamite - Medicine Show 19. The Jesus And Mary Chain - April Skies 20. Peel Dream Magazine - Pill 21. Stereolab - John Cage Bubblegum 22. Dana Gavanski - Trouble 23. Dirty Projectors - Overlord 24. Laura Marling - Strange Girl 25. Lavinia Blackwall - John's Gone 26. The Undertones - Beautiful Friend 27. Care - An Evening In The Ray 28. a-ha - The Blue Sky 29. Mammoth Penguins - You Just Carry On 30. Fugazi - Waiting Room 31. Flat Worms - Plaster Casts 32. The Chats - Drink And Disorderly 33. The Ratboys - Stand Up And Fight 34. Art Brut - Bad Weekend 35. Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself 36. Ottilie Patterson - Baby Please Don't Go 37. The Lovely Eggs - You Can Go Now Image: Absinth Friends & Neighbors, 2000. Party on down, Coillte's! Podomatic: soulshenanigans Facebook: /soulshenanigans Twitter: @soulshenanigans iTunes: soulshenanigans Mix cloud: soulshenanigans

Videographer of the Year for the 5th year in a row and you'll understand why when you listen to Gerry Duffy in conversation with our Gerry! Now we know what's happened to our Millennium Trees thanks to Aileen O'Sullivan from Coillte. We teed up Sarah McCann's Documentary about the SS Dundalk which airs here on LMFM on Bank Holiday Monday at noon - well worth a listen!! Fred Cooke is a week away from the Finale of Dancing with the Stars - lets make it happen TEXT Fred to 53125 when the lines open on Sunday evening plleeeaaaasssssseeeeeee. While Aoife Heffron from BoyleSports looked ahead to the weekend in Sport.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's The Post podcast, our political team Michael Brennan and Hugh O'Connell discuss the Fine Gael leadership battle while Barry J Whyte explains the secret land deal between state forestry company Coillte and Apple that has attracted the attention of the EU competition authorities. Tom Lyons, author of the 'The FitzPatrick Tapes', and Legal Affairs Correspondent Francesca Comyn reflect on "the slow car crash" that was the trial of the former Anglo chairman and Jack Horgan-Jones on whether Ireland can expect an influx of British bankers.

Two lads and a baby hanging out in the sitting room, talking about how scary and fucked up the world is. Recorded and edited in a rush of a January evening. CONTENTS:
 2016 carbon dioxide bonanza, 400 PPM, climate change denial and disinformation, Trump's cabinet, Fine Gael and climate inaction, government messing, Enda's platitudes, energy production, bogs and biomass, farms and forests, Ireland's wonderful carbon sinks, finance vs environment, Coillte, thoughts on state (in)action, fossil fuel divestment bill, migration and climate change, racist disinformation. Including an interview with Leah Doherty of No Fracking Ireland. Featuring A Poem for a Kurdish Baker by Christy Gaffney

Peter Donegan talks to Conor Mulhern of O’Carroll Mulhern Services and Mark Foley, MD of Coillte’s Enterprise Division. Show Notes: http://www.sodshow.com/2014/01/24/the-sodshow-meets-coillte-on-film/