• How to make an application,
• Basic guide to emissions calculations,
• Planning permission information,
• Case studies,
• Assessment criteria.

Please also be reminded that the closing date is 6th March so it’s time to get working on your application and seek quotations.

More details on the Programme are available here

• Learn simple and effective practices to make your daily life more energy-aware and efficient.
• Discover available grants and support to meet your unique energy needs.
• An SEAI Energy Mentor will be on hand to answer any questions or guide you on the next step on your energy efficiency journey or supports available to you.

Drop into Gorey Library on Tuesday 13th February any time between 17:30 and 19:30 (No need to book in advance)

Further information at https://www.seai.ie/news-and-media/home-energy-clinics/

Healthy wetlands are vital for the biological well being of the planet. We are fortunate to have three Ramsar sites in Wexford, The Raven, Bannow Bay and Wexford Wildfowl Reserve.Along with these three sites there are many other wetlands that are not designated/protected. The protection of wetlands and waterways are an important part of climate action, as wetlands have a vital role in mitigating against climate change and its effects including:

• water retention and regulating flow in extreme weather events,
• acting as very effective carbon sinks,
• contributing to the purification and filtration of water & wastewater,
• replenishing groundwater,
• and acting as a buffer for coastlines protecting them from extreme events and erosion.

There are may actions we can take to support our valuable and unique wetlands:

• educate yourself and others about how wetlands and human wellbeing are interconnected,
• make choices that minimize the loss and degradation of wetlands,
• support wetland restoration – locally, regionally or nationally,
• make water-friendly and ecosystem-conscious decisions,
• use water sparingly,
• avoid using toxic products that could flow into wetlands,
• don’t dump waste or rubbish in wetlands,
• become a wetland champion who advocates for protecting local wetlands and for restoring degraded ones. 

If you would like to learn more about the Wetlands in the Gorey Kilmuckridge District you can take a look at this recent report comissioned by Wexford County Council. 

WEEE refers to Waste Electrical and Electronical Equipment, which includes a wide range of things we all use, all the time. It includes batteries, lightbulbs, laptops, washing machines, kettles, computer mouse, lamp, chargers, drills, table saws, and so on. All this material is free to recycle in Ireland and there are many different places where you can drop off this waste so it can go on to have a new life and most importantly not end up in landfill.

WEEE Ireland has a handy map and list of recycling centres, electrical retailers, collection days and lighting drop offs to help you access the relevant services. You can access it here

They also have interesting information on things like their schools battery recycling competition, how to recycle electronics at work, and their important partnership with Laura Lynn, Irelands only children’s hospice.

The Council provides household recycling centres across the county that will take your electronic waste along with all your other recyclables and other waste. There is no charge for bringing purely electronic/electrical waste to one of these centres but there may be charges for other materials. Click on the link to find out more about the facility closest to you:

Gorey Household Recycling Centre

Enniscorthy Household Recycling Centre

Wexford Household Recycling Centre – Holmestown

New Ross Household Recycling Centre

There is money to be saved in taking advantage of your household recycling centre. When buying new electrical equipment/electronics make sure you know what the obligations of electronic retailers are and what your obligations and your rights are when disposing of them.