Win an iPad with www.WasteMatchers.com’s creative competition

i-padMACROOM-based initiative www.WasteMatchers.com is calling Youthreach Centres, youth and teen groups to take part in their ‘Something New From Something Old’ competition and be in with a chance to win an iPad!

 

This environmentally-driven competition is aimed at raising awareness about waste minimisation, reuse and upcycling through creativity, learning and fun.

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More funds allocated to protect roads this winter

TD Jim Daly inspects pothole damage last year.

BANDON-based Labour councillor Gearóid Buckley has welcomed the news that an additional €161,694 has been allocated to Cork County Council’s winter road maintenance funding.

The additional funding brings Corks County Council’s total Winter Maintenance grant to €1,445,246.

“This increase of €161,694 is very much welcomed. Last year our roads were devastated by a severe winter cold spell, and with forecasts predicting similar artic conditions again this year, our roads are destined to fall casualty to the elements.

 

 

 

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