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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The second series of Eco Chats is now available. The eight-part series highlights the work of community groups, volunteers, schools, businesses etc across County Carlow who are helping to create more sustainable communities. Click link to Eco Chats: www.carlowppn.ie/event-listin...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

CARLOW CLIMATE ACTION WEEK 2026 IS COMING! 🌱 Get ready for 10 days of climate action, ideas and events across County Carlow! 🌍 📅 3rd – 12th October 2026 Many events are free, but some require booking Full programme and booking at carlow.ie/environment/climate-action/climate-action-week

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Should we give up meat to stop climate breakdown? Organic beef farmer Lisa Guy explores the complex relationship between agriculture, emissions, and food security in #FoodForthought. Sunday, 11th October, 3:00 PM @VISUAL Carlow

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The first film of our Environmental Film Series is taking place on Sunday 11th of Oct at 3pm. This is taking place during Carlow County Council's Climate Action week. The film is free of charge but booking is required. Please share ... See more details here and for booking: ccen.ie/climate-scam...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Made to Last Workshops – Free Sustainable Fashion Training Participants will learn practical skills in clothing repair, visible mending, textile reuse, and buying and selling pre-loved fashion online. Email dsewell@carlowcoco.ie with your details. Places are limited, so early booking is advised.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Carlow Climate Action Week returns from 5th to 11th October 2026, bringing together communities, organisations, and individuals from across the county to celebrate local climate action, share ideas, and inspire positive change. Find out more or request an application form: climate@carlowcoco.ie

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If you're looking for simple ways to save money, reduce food waste, cook seasonally, and pick up some new cooking ideas, we have you covered. Join us at one of our upcoming Food Waste Talks & Cookery Demos, where you'll enjoy practical tips, tasty samples and a free recipe book to take home.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Please join us for an entrancing, informative day on Drummin Bog for Water Heritage Day during Heritage Week with wonderful guest speakers Robert Donnelly on the incredible diversity of moths on Drummin Bog, and James Lawlor, our resident hydrogeologist. All Welcome! No dogs please.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

National Heritage Week takes place this year from 15th – 23rd August 2026. Many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country. Many of these events are free. To view and book events: www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Help wildlife in the hot weather As hot weather and heatwaves become more frequent due to climate change, there are ways that you can help the wildlife in your garden to cope. Provide water for wildlife See other recommendations here: www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/help-wildlife-hot-weather

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Have pollinator friendly plants flowering in your garden from March-October. There are plenty of beautiful plants you can choose for your garden that are rich in nectar and pollen. Make sure you keep these plants to your garden and don’t plant them in the wider landscape. www.pollinators.ie

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Environmental Pillar is urging members of the public to make a submission to the public consultation on Ireland’s first nature restoration plan. The closing date for submissions is 1st July 2026. www.environmentalpillar.ie/have-your-sa...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Email from Carlow BirdWatch Ireland: The Barn Owl is a red-listed bird of conservation concern in Ireland. We have a small number of Barn Owl boxes suitable for use indoors in farm outbuildings such as hay sheds and barns. Please contact the branch at this email address birdwatchcarlow@gmail.com

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Anyone planning to attend this event, please remember to complete the form:

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Invitation to a Grassroots Workshop on June 13th. For more information and to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Ql...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

We encourage you to take part, by participating you can share your views on the future of the Barrow, highlight local issues, concerns and opportunities and help shape how the Barrow Rivers Trust could be developed.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Barrow Rivers Trusts Public Consultation We encourage you to take part, as the proposed Barrow Rivers Trust will bring together communities, landowners, businesses and agencies to better protect the Barrow. Click for info: www.researchanddig.com/three-sisters-rivers-trusts

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hi, you are very welcome to join us for a community consultation on Wed 13th in Lamberts, Dublin Street, 6.30-8pm. Everyone is welcome. Carlow CoCo are looking for input into new local Biodiversity Action Plan.Submit online consult.carlow.ie until May 20th, 2026.Or drop-in sessions with CarlowCoco

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Want to make a difference doing something you're passionate about? We're looking for volunteers to help our environmental network thrive. Social media gurus, outdoor skills experts, film lovers - enliven the whole community with your skills. ccen.ie for more. #volunteers #environment #community

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Reduce mowing to allow native wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover to naturally return over time. Why? Take part in #Don’t mow, let it grow! and reduce your mowing to allow wildflowers to grow. Can you leave a strip/section of your garden that you cut less often? pollinators.ie/reducing-mow...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Carlow Birdwatch: The next branch talk on Fri 10th April at 8pm in Tinryland Parish Hall (R93 K264). Welcoming Robert Vaughan Irish wildlife artist and illustrator, who will focus on the conservation of the Ring Ouzel in county Donegal. birdwatchireland.ie/birds/ring-o... birdwatchcarlow@gmail.com

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Embracing Change: A Celebration of Health, Wellbeing, Food & Community in County Carlow with LIVE Cookery Demonstration at Ballykealey House Hotel from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Tickets can be booked online, with limited availability expected due to strong interest www.eventbrite.ie/e/embracing-...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Homeowners in Carlow and the wider region are being encouraged to drop into the Carlow Home Energy Expo on Wed 25 Mar 10.30am to 5pm in Seven Oaks Hotel. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Admission is free but booking is recommended. www.tickettailor.com/events/south... For info www.carlowtownsec.com

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The Drummin Bog Project is having one of their Volunteer Work mornings, please see details below. It's also a fun way to banish those February blues!! and to spend some time in this special place. Tea and chats happen too!!" For more information: drumminbog.com

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

BirdWatch Ireland Carlow: "Invasive Species in the Community and how to stop their spread. Our next talk takes place at Tinryland Parish Hall (R93 K264) on Thur 12 Feb 8pm. Guest speaker Kate Moore of National Biodiversity Data Centre. Email: birdwatchcarlow@gmail.com " More info: invasives.ie/

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Our AGM is coming up on Feb 9. All are welcome to join us!

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Wetlands film taking place on Thur 19th of Feb in Visual Carlow at 7pm. Tickets are free but please book online: visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/cce... Please share with your family, friends and community! Info: ccen.ie/wetlands-env...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Drummin Bog Project is having one of their Volunteer Work mornings, please see details below. They said "We would be delighted if you would like to come along. Any support for Drummin Bog is very much appreciated by us. It's also a fun way to banish those January blues!! drumminbog.com

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A great podcast to follow: Episode 8: Inside Carlow County Council Listen at: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5715Ni8... iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/eco-... Podcast Addict: podcastaddict.com/podcast/eco-... Deezer: www.deezer.com/show/1002273...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Born That Way - A film about Care. And Love. And Patrick Lydon. Tuesday 2 December 2025, 7:30pm Each Camphill place had a biodynamic garden and usually a farm attached. They espoused a lot of the philosophy that is needed today for the care of the environment. visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/born-that-way

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Fantastic new course by Haumea.ie for all interested in a deeper connection to #nature. Big subsidy from #carlowcountycouncil for Carlow residents. #ecoliteracy #connection

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The Drummin Bog Project is having one of our Work Mornings On Drummin Bog, Sun. 26th October, to remove invasive species and birch seedlings from the bog margins. Please join us!! it is a marvellous way to spend a morning outdoors in support of this special site! Please share with your communities.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Who grows your food and how far does it travel? The quickest and most rewarding way to reduce food miles is to get to know your #localproducers and #foodgrowers. Join us this Friday, 10 October, 7-9pm at #Tinryland Community Hub R93 EA25 to hear their stories.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

#EcoFilm coming your way in #Carlow this Wed Oct 8 at 7pm at #VISUALCarlow. Fashion designer Amy Powney of cult label Mother of Pearl takes her Vogue #BestYoungDesigner of the Year award to create a sustainable fashion line. The results go way beyond her business. FREE, tickets via VISUALCarlow.ie

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Join us for the first of our free screenings of our Autumn/ Winter Film Festival in partnership with Visual Carlow on Wednesday, 10th September 2025 at 7pm where we will be screening Our Blue World. The film is free but booking is required. See more info here: ccen.ie/our-blue-wor...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

National Heritage Week 16th - 24th August 2025. See: www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings Two lovely events are the “Getting in Touch with our Wildflowers” talks/walks at Milford on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th from 3pm - 5pm. Free but booking is necessary: www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Carlow County Council in partnership with O Keeffe Social Research, are currently undertaking research to promote circular economy activities in our communities. We hope to generate an interactive map, identify best practices, acknowledge achievements, identify how groups can access more supports.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Carlow County Council is pleased to announce a once off Mattress Recycling Event for householders, taking place at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site from Tuesday, 5th August to Saturday, 9th August 2025, during normal opening hours. See for more details: www.facebook.com/CarlowCounty...

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The flag has been raised on the #earthcharter evening at the #cosmicwalk at An Gairdin Beo, #Carlow. Come along! We're here til 8.30 pm.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Four in person Master Composting training sessions available to all our Tidy Towns, Residents Associations, Allotments and Community Gardens within the County.

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Free event: On Wed 18th of June the CCEN warmly invites you to a Summer Community Get Together & Talk in An Gairdín Beo, Carlow town 5.30pm-8.30pm. Enjoy pizza and talk on the Earth Charter. Everyone is welcome but places are limited. Register on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/yn7jvuvr

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

#Pizza, #EarthCharter talk, and Cosmic Garden Walk coming soon at An Gardin Beo, Carlow. This #communitygathering is #free and all are welcome. Wed 18 June from 5.30pm. #Community

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The Old Post Office Cafe at #BagnelstowninBloom #Festival is the venue for our next #ClimateCafe. Join us to learn from @greensideup-ie.bsky.social about reducing our carbon footprint in the garden. See #localartist Mags Flynn and her #ecoart there as well. #bagnelstown #bagnelstownfestival #carlow

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Delighted to see our work highlighted in The Nationalist! #climatecafe at Lambert's recently. bitly.is/4dbQ5Bw

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We're removing some #invasivespecies soon - join us! Great day out and great cause. Sunday May 18th, 2pm, Milford car park R93DP4V. A bit of training and we'll be off! #himalayanbalsam #environment #protectirishflora

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Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) @ccen1.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Climate Cafe coming up! The Co. Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) invites you to a free evening at Lambert's Coffee House, 27 March, 7 - 9 pm. We make space to talk about environmental issues, how they affect us and what we can do about them. Join us! Contact info@ccen.ie with questions.

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