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On a rainy October day at the Drumkeeran Community Centre, students, teachers, volunteers and community members gathered to celebrate the Final Event of the Lough Allen College Energy Project. This is a Youth Participation initiative funded by Erasmus+ and facilitated by Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI). The aim of the project was to work with […]
In our recent series of sessions with the Transition Year class from Carrick-on-Shannon Community School, we embarked on a transformative journey through the intricate landscapes of climate change, energy, and biodiversity. It was an enlightening exploration filled with curiosity, discovery, and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. Here’s a glimpse into our enriching experience: Session […]
Over the past months, our organisation has had the privilege of embarking on a transformative journey with a group of Transition Year students from Lough Allen College, exploring the interconnected issues of climate change, water quality, and environmental stewardship. From lively discussions to hands-on experiences, each session offered a unique opportunity to delve deeper into […]
Last winter our European Volunteers explored the Arigna Mines. They took in the exhibits, went on an underground tour with Gerard, an ex-miner, and later walked along the Miner’s Way. The Arigna Mine was a coal mine in the Arigna Valley, Co. Roscommon, from the 18th century to 1990 when it closed. At the time, […]
I was born in the United States, so I’ve decided to write in “American” English for this blog since it’s about my arrival, and I’ll write in “Irish” English in the next one. My parents spoke to me in French, but I also spoke English when I was a kid. My family moved to France […]
Hello, my name is Ahmet, and I have come to Ireland as an Erasmus Volunteer from Mersin, Turkey, my home country. Mersin is a beautiful Mediterranean city located in a warm and touristic region. As someone who has visited many cities in Turkey, I can say that Mersin is one of my favourites because it […]
One of the most important activities that we as an organisation commit to is spreading climate change awareness among the younger generations, this is fundamental in order to improve their understanding of an issue that will have major impacts on their lives in the future, and for which, in order to tackle it, they will […]
I started unconsciously developing an interest in nature at an early age, since all the things I enjoyed the most involved outdoor activities. Nothing gave me more excitement than exploring the woods nearby my grandparents’ house with my childhood friends or playing with my cousins in the huge and mysterious garden at my grandma’s. Not […]
I have always been in love with Ireland. I came here when I was a wild kid. I remember the castle ruins and the green meadows where I played and imagined all kind of fantasy stories, as all kids should do. With these beautiful memories, I grew up and started to read and admire Irish […]
