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O’ Donnell’s Furniture Wildlflower Meadow

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· June 12, 2019 

O’ Donnell’s furniture have  a wonderful wildflower meadow in front of their premises on the Baltimore road.  This local family run business is participating in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan by conserving certain areas of their grounds in order to save the Bees. Out of the 98 Bee Species in Ireland, one third are being threatened with extinction due the decline in pollinator numbers. This needs to change. Aodh O’ Donnell managing director explained that since they have left the meadow grow an Irish purple orchid has been found growing on the meadow along with many other species including many ox-eye daisies. Tim Cooke, employee at the firm is leading the pollinator project and it has been a real success.

 

It’s great to see local companies signing up to the pollinator plan and as you can see their grounds are enhanced and improved by doing less. There’s less grass to cut, more biodiversity, more bees and ultimately it’s a win win for nature and whoever has to cut the grass at O’ Donnell’s. Well done O’ Donnell furniture and we hope others will follow your lead! Sustainable Skibbereen urge you to leave areas of grass uncut to encourage wildflowers and help our pollinators.  And don’t miss the picture of the amazing orchid below!

 



 

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Sustainable Ambulance Service

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· October 14, 2018 

After another great Skibbereen Walking Festival 2018 served up 6 brilliant sell out walks this year who didn’t fall in love with the joys of sustainable transport?  But while we have all had a go at cycling and walking, how many have been rescued by wheelbarrow ambulance.

An injured walker could have called a helicopter to be rescued from Long Island but a deep commitment to sustainability and getting back for the tea and scones on time led the intrepid crew to requisition the local transport.  A mile long hike to the ferry was managed by a relay of walkers driving the ambulance.  Many thanks to them and to the generous islander who lent the vehicle.

 

Fellow island walker

 

 

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Walking Festival 2018

Posted by Sustainable Skibbereen 
· September 17, 2018 
All roads lead to and from Skibbereen this September when the second Walking Festival takes place on the 28th 29th and 30th September with guided walks through quiet country roads (with some off-road sections) for walkers of all abilities.

The meeting point for most walks is Skibbereen Heritage Centre with bus transport provided to and from out of town walks.  Great company, expert guides, all levels catered for and free tea and scones on all walks.  Two island trips this year (Hare and Long Islands) plus a great chance to explore Drimoleague Castle and Squince.

 

 

For full details of all WALKS please  Download the brochure here

Book tickets via Skibbereen.ie here 

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