National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999, it takes place in partnership with the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government and Local Authorities. The size and scale of the National Spring Clean has grown steadily … Continued
Portrun Development Association are delighted to have received two Awards at this year’s Competition – Best Large Community Space and Best Action for Pollinators (Large Space) Award. The award issued by Roscommon County Council recognises schools and community groups efforts … Continued
The group are delighted to have increased their overall mark by 10 marks. Judges were impressed with the overall appearance and upkeep of the area. They recognised that during peak tourist seasons the workload increases and complimented the group on … Continued
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
