Tag: River Erkina
Laois river granted ‘priority status’ as it secures European funding
The Erkina River has been granted priority status under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership.
The River Erkina has its source on the Laois-Kilkenny...
Pleas heard to clean Laois river which has become ‘one big...
Independent Laois County Councillor Ollie Clooney has pleaded with the Council to clean the River Erkina.
The Durrow based Councillor says that the river, which...
Erkina River Festival set to return after long Covid-19 absence
Woodenbridge Stage will host their first Erkina River Festival since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival promises to be an action packed event with a wide-range...
€24,000 in funding allocated for conservation work on Laois river
A project on River Erkina in Laois has been awarded funding for fisheries conservation.
Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection...
In Pictures: Woodenbridge Paddlers 60 Day Challenge supporting the Erkina Blueway...
The final day of a 60-day fundraising challenge at a Laois tourist attraction was a huge success.
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association was recently been granted...
In Pictures: Laois hurlers take to the water in support of...
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association has recently been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to develop The Erkina Blueway.
This will connect the towns of...
Laois duo taking on April challenge in aid of local amenity
Two Laois people are set to embark on a major challenge next month in a bid to raise funds for a local amenity.
Michael G...
Big breakthrough as permission granted for Blueway along River Erkina
The hugely active Woodenbridge Paddlers group enjoyed a significant breakthrough last week when planning permission was granted for a new Blueway route on the...
Erkina River Festival gearing up for another successful year
Now in it's 21st year, the Erkina River Festival is back with more events than ever.
Taking place on Saturday, June 22, there is an...
Laois farmers must continue to receive over €3 million in subsidies...
It is vital that 1,700 farmers in Laois continue to get disadvantaged subsidies of €3.2 million, the Dáil has heard.
Deputy Brian Stanley said is...