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The development of the first ecological community in the west of Ireland will be discussed at a public meeting hosted by the Galway Sustainable Community Project in the Westside Library this Tuesday.

Would you like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and develop a more sustainable lifestyle? If so, why not come along to Westmeath County Council’s free workshop ‘Eco Tips for Communities’ on Wednesday February 10?

Best Western Flannery’s Hotel will hold a race night tomorrow (Friday) to help raise funds for general manager Siobhan Farragher, who is taking part in the Grand Canyon Walking Challenge for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Kilkenny’s environmental debate broadened out from recycling and grow your own vegetables to include the built environment with the unveiling of Kilkenny’s first sustainable office building.

Mick Flannery

The key to economic and commercial success is not merely genetic, according to a new book of business profiles and analysis by a well-known Galway entrepreneur.

Galway city schools are leading the way in the Green Home programme. Gaelscoil Dara and St James’ National School - one of the first group of schools to participate in, and complete, the programme - are now proudly flying their Green Home flags above their schools.

Former Mayo Green Party member Andy Wilson has announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate in the forthcoming council elections. Mr Wilson, who works as an energy consultant and is editor of Sustainability Journal, says he has absolutely no faith in the ability of the mainstream political parties to get to grips with the economic catastrophe facing Ireland.

Following a five week inch loss competition held in the Power Plate Studio, Moneen Business Park, Castlebar, Kate Flannery has been announced as the winner with a total loss of 22 inches. She has won a weekend away for two.

In the last year, Mick Flannery has gone from part time stone mason to one of Irelands most sought after musicians. Since the release of his critically acclaimed album White Lies he has played a string of sold out shows all over Ireland, been nominated for the Choice album awards and won ‘Best Male’ at the Meteor awards.