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Kilteevan, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
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Just an Ordinary Day in Cloonlarge
Thee is always some wonderful biodiversity to see on this walk.
Top Row L/R Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, Heather , Peacock Butterfly on Knapweed
Second Row L/R Hovefly feeding on Devi'ls Bit Scabious , Blackberry
Botttom RowL/R Green Veined White Butterfly, Clover , Silver Washed Fritillary
Clooneigh River Event
WaterWise-Intergenerational Learning in Kilteevan- A Great School Day!
5th September 2023 will be a day to remember in Kilteevan. Our WaterWise project got underway. Everyone in the community was invited to learn more about WATER.
The weather was perfect and we all got into the Water. Kilteevan NS/Junior Tidy Towns during the day and adults in the evening
This project was funded by the Local Authority Water Programme (LAWPRO).
We engaged Streamscapes (an award winning company) to support our learning.
We took water samples, used invertebrates to assess water quality, identified species. We discovered the Clooneigh River is teeming with life.
However key learning points were:
Everything is part of a cycle and everything is connected
The ecosystem in our river is very sensitive and its balance can be very easily disrupted by excess nutrients and invasive species.
Everyone who attended received Streamscapes resource booklets.
Our sincere thanks to Stephanie OToole , Rauri Maguire and Mark Boyden(Streamscapes) for this wonderful experience.
Thanks also to Conor Ruane Local Authority Water Officer for his constant support.
Biodiversity in the Clooneigh River
Below just three slides identifying some of the species we found.
Guide to Household Waste Management & Recycling
Roscommon County Council has launched Your Guide to Household Waste Management and Recycling in County Roscommon. It provides Householders with a one stop shop for waste disposal and recycling options in County Roscommon.
Physical copies of the guide will be made available through the Environment Department, Area Offices, Civic Amenity Sites and Libraries.
You can also download a digital copy of the guide in Irish and English here https://www.kilteevancommunity.ie/links or on Roscommon County Council website under Household Waste Management.
Greener Spaces Competition 2023 -Kilteevan National School Scoops Awards
The results of Roscommon Co Council Greener Space Competition 2023 were annouced recently at a special award ceremony in Roscommon Arts Centre.
Kilteevan National School were thrilled to receive two two awards.
The school was crowned OVERALL WINNER of the Greener Spaces Primary Schools Competition
AND
Winners of The Biodiversity Matters Award in the Primary Schools Category.
Matthew, Daniel and Darragh, three senior pupils, look very happy accepting the awards on behalf of their school.
The awards recognise the efforts of Kilteevan National School to showcase the benefits of biodiversity , sustainability , the importance of pollinators and enhancing outdoor spaces. Congratulations to all pupils and staff at Kilteevan National School. We are very proud of this major achievement .
New Fairy Houses on Lilliput Way
We continue to take on board the feedback visitors leave for us in our Suggestion Box on Lilliput Way.
You asked for more Fairy Houses so… next time you are up there keep your eyes open for some of the new fairy houses that have arrived.
One little girl in Kilteevan made a personal request for Barbie Fairy house. Well Barbie Fairy has arrived on Lilliput Way with a very fine Boot House. Look well around the old Turf cutting machine. Don’t forget to look up too. .Take note of the new Sign on the fairy holiday accommodation
Thanks to our amazing Tidy Towns committee who work all year round and Roscommon Co Council. Enjoy the Magic.
WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Challenge
Staff and pupils of Kilteevan NS are taking part in the WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Challenge. We need your help with collecting used batteries, so that we can be in with a chance of winning a €2,000 Sports Equipment Voucher for our school!
n your home, there could be used batteries hiding in:
- Christmas Tree Lights
- Old Toys
- Outdoor Decorations
- Watches
- Talking Teddies/Dolls
- Computer Mice and Keyboards
- Electric Toothbrushes or razors
- Battery powered candles
- Old TV Remote Controls
- Old radios
Please don't put them in a drawer and PLEASE DON'T PUT THEM IN THE BIN! Give them to a pupil of Kilteevan National School or drop them in to our school's shelter and we will happily add them to our collection for recycling.
Did you know that the precious metals and materials recovered from used batteries can be recycled to make lots of new items e.g. spectacle frames, pots and pans to bikes?!
By recycling your used batteries, you will also be supporting LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Every battery you recycle goes towards a donation fund to support their vital work.
Please help us if you can!
