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Pairc an Romhanaigh is an exclusive development of 12 high specification energy efficient homes nestling on a beautifully landscaped 6.2 acre site bordered by the River Raford in Kiltullagh village, approximately 15 miles from Galway city.

BioSpark, the newly-formed joint venture between Imperative Energy Ltd and Sustainable BioPolymers Ltd, has announced its intention to invest €40 million in the development of a next generation bio-processing research, innovation and manufacturing centre at Claremorris which will create 180 new high value jobs within the local and regional economy with the realistic potential to grow to 300 jobs within three years.

Space, comfort, and a friendly neighbourhood set the tone for this fine four bedroom detached home. Set on its own landscaped site on the outskirts of Athlone, it is just minutes drive from all amenities and the town centre.

A Mayo firm has been awarded a €20 million deal to have their breakthrough solar power product distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland.

The Belvedere Home and Garden show at the weekend kick started the promotional season for Allied Waste Management services. Based in Clonmellon, Co Westmeath, Allied Waste have been the main bin collectors for Westmeath County Council for the past five years. In order to give something back to the Westmeath community, they had skippy bag giveaways for everyone who attended the show last weekend. The giveaway proved to be a huge success for Allied Waste and they are urging anyone who missed out on the offer to contact their Clonmellon office for their free skippy bag.

With the arrival of school holidays and good weather, this is the perfect time to promote a passion for the outdoors in children. The cool wet month of May has resulted in a late growing season, which means there is still plenty of time to start growing flowers and vegetables.

Fergus McAllister, Mayo Green Party chairperson, urged the new Westport Town Council to oversee the introduction of a brown bin collection for the town as soon as possible so that bio-waste such as grass cuttings or food can be separated and utilised, instead of going to landfill.

A working mum from Mayo has reduced her carbon number by more than two thirds as part of a competition organised by the Change.ie campaign and The Last Word on Today FM. After eight months of effort, Mairead Carney from Kiltimagh has reduced her carbon number by 74 per cent to claim the winning prize of a €10,000 sustainability makeover for her home or lifestyle. She plans to use the prize fund to construct a cavity wall and insulate her attic as well as towards growing more vegetables in her garden.

Less stress for all is one of the benefits Iompar Mhaigh Eo cites as possible if a more sustainable transport system is introduced in Mayo. Health and economic benefits as well as an increasing community spirit, resource conservation, and global warming mitigation are all documented benefits of an integrated and sustainable transport system, and Iompar Mhaigh Eo is working towards seeing these benefits in Mayo.

Dating back to the turn of the century and having always been a thatched cottage, Rose Cottage is aptly named and used as a holiday home by the proud current owners. This quaint home has remained in the same family for over three generations and has been refurbished to a high standard in recent years.