East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe

Working for #WaterQuality @WatersProgramme
River projects & events - East Coast Éire 🌞
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#Catchments #Rivers #Lakes #Estuaries #Beaches

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Catchment science at work https://t.co/a9X0RLyvTK

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

Looking for some Christmas reading?

Read our latest issue of Ripple Effect, the LAWPRO newsletter.

▶️ https://t.co/q6Roi70Dwp

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

We're hiring! LAWPRO is inviting applications for the position of:

🔵 Senior Executive Officer (Grade VIII) - Operations Support Team Manager

The role is based in our Head Office in Clonmel.

Closing date: 4pm, 18th December 2025

Find out more: https://t.co/ONCPYj5y8Y

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

Check out this experiment to see how catch crops can aid water quality in our rivers and lakes. Over 1,200 farmers participated in the Farming for Water EIP Catch Crops Pilot Scheme in 2025.

https://t.co/E2Yf79e7j0
@teagasc @DeptHousingIRL @agriculture_ie @DairyIndustryIE

[Inland Fisheries Ireland @InlandFisherIE]

🆕 IFI has opened a new round of funding in its National Barrier Mitigation Scheme

🔗 More info here: https://t.co/PTkp7p9Vvt

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

Want to enhance water quality in your area?💧

Come to our Community Water Development Fund webinar to find out how we can help!

📆 Friday 5th December, 1:30pm-2:15pm.

More details: https://t.co/uG2yP9QOy1

Funding is provided by @DeptHousingIRL and administered by LAWPRO.

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

the State is not doing enough to prevent pollution of water sources, to achieve at least “good” ecological status for all water sources and to limit physical damage to water sources. https://t.co/bZ5PA4hcix

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

📢 We are now accepting applications for the Community Water Development Fund 2026.

Get funding support for projects that benefit water quality and boost biodiversity!

Find out more: https://t.co/vJemVu2mai

LAWPRO administers the fund on behalf of the @DeptHousingIRL.

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

LAWPRO is seeking members of the public to join our pilot Catchment Community Forum in the Boyne River Catchment (Meath, Kildare, Louth).

Join a new community-led movement to protect and restore Ireland’s water bodies.

Email [email protected] by 29th October to get involved.

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Is a river alive? And if so, does it have rights?
https://t.co/QSwCfjUOUY

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

📸 LAWPRO, @Fingalcoco, and @meathcoco jointly assessing water quality in the River Delvin catchment. 🤝

Water samples were brought to @DubCityCouncil’s laboratory for detailed analysis. 🔬

The Delvin is designated as an Area for Restoration under Ireland’s Water Action Plan.💧

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

A few recent snaps out and about in #AreasforAction

2026 Catchment Support Fund now open for community to support communities to deliver #waterquality improvement projects

https://t.co/boUali16Zl

[Wicklow Uplands Council @WicklowUplands]

📢 pleased to share details of #Teagasc #WaterQuality Conference, Wednesday, 29 October at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois. An important event focused on improving water quality and sustainable land management practices 💧🌿
#Sustainability #FarmingForWater #LAWPRO

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Recent fieldwork on #Wicklowrivers with plenty of beautiful habitat, but unfortunately, some #waterquality issues and far too many #riverbarriers

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Great to hear this👏

[Wicklow County Council @wicklowcoco]

Wicklow Council wish to advise that the quality of the bathing water sampled on Monday, 8th September, is as follows:

Arklow South Beach – Excellent
Arklow The Cove Beach – Excellent
Bray South Promenade – Excellent
Brittas Bay North Beach – Excellent
Brittas South Beach – Excellent
Clogga Beach – Excellent
Greystones, The Cove – Excellent
Greystones, South Beach – Excellent
Silver Strand – Excellent

As the bathing season comes to an end on Monday,15th September, Wicklow County Council would like to thank the public for their cooperation in managing the bathing waters throughout the season.

We would also like to remind our constituents that the consultation on identifying bathing waters and the length of the season for nominations in 2026 will close on September 26th, 2025.

Please visit this link to the consultation hub for the Identification of Bathing Waters 2025 https://t.co/FqnyF5XIjN, and click 'more links' at the end of the page to access the form for online submission.

Further information can be found here: https://t.co/CyV8BefOVO

#WicklowSwimming #SeaSwimmingWicklow #WicklowCountyCouncil

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

Is your farm in a Priority Area for Action? ❓

Speak to your ASSAP or farm advisor to see if you are eligible for Farming For Water EIP funding. 🚜

More info: https://t.co/U3ltu2at0b

@teagasc @DairyIndustryIE

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

During #HeritageWeek2025 Wicklow Uplands Council held an event funded by LAWPRO & hosted by the NPWS.

Professor Wim Meijer delivered a talk on the impact of dog fouling on bathing water quality. Followed by a walk along the Glencree River with LAWPRO CWO Justin Ivory.

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

This Sunday in Castletown, Wexford, enjoy a family event for free.

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Water Heritage Family Fun Day
Register here - https://t.co/r45X7hGE5W

[Local Authority Waters Programme @WatersProgramme]

🥈 Runners-Up: Cheryl Poole’s photo of the River Bann in Co. Wexford.

[East Coast Catchment Science - Dónal O'Keeffe @WaterWicklow]

Looking for something 'TO DO' in North #Wexford

SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST #WaterHeritageDay
Water Heritage Family Fun Day
🎨 Sand Art Competition
🌿 Nature Treasure Hunt
🏃 Sack Race
🥄Egg and Spoon Race
🦆 Lucky Duck Race

#FamilyFun
by Castletown-Ahare River and Biodiversity Group