The main source of underwater litter is from onshore littering, onshore litter makes up 80% of underwater litter, of that 80% total 85% is comprised of plastic material. This happens because litter is often discarded onshore and then carried by … Continued
Portrun Development Assoc held a very successful 2025 event, the National theme for this year was “Exploring our Foundations”. Event was based around St Diarmuid (540AD) and his very strong connections to Portrun Harbour and the Islands off its shoreline. … Continued
Portrun Development Association are holding an event to mark Heritage Week 2025. It will look at St Diarmuid (540AD) and the strong connections he had to Portrun Bay and also to one of the local islands on Lough Ree, Inchcleraun or … Continued
National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognized and successful anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of April and now in its 25th year, the campaign encourages every sector of society to actively participate and take responsibility … Continued
Although many people enjoy recreation time at Portrunny Bay, so far little has been known about what’s living beneath the surface. The lakes ecosystem begins already at the margins of the lake, where plants and animals live part below and … Continued
Portrun Development Association have received funding from The Community Foundation of Ireland, with this funding the Association are working towards putting an Aquatic Bio Diversity Action Plan in place. The association are currently engaging with local schools and had hoped … Continued
New installation at Portrunny Bay – a Community Easel. The Easel is free for all visitors and residents to use, all you need bring with you is your paints and canvas, the lovely ever changing natural landscape if there for … Continued
A lovely addition to the Portrunny waterfront is the willow walk . Thanks to Roscommon County Council for the work involved. The many walkers and wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the close vantage to the wild grasses and reeds. In addition … Continued
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