Blue Dot Catchments Programme
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Coordinating efforts to protect and restore Ireland's high status objective waters, known as Blue Dots. Operated by @WatersProgramme.
Ireland
Joined May 2023
The Community Water Development Fund 2026 is open until 20th January 2026. Our recent information webinar, a map of previous projects and the link to the application portal are available at: https://t.co/QOGbZpFRJs LAWPRO administers the fund on behalf of the @DeptHousingIRL.
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Blue Dot scientist Ed Cox highlights the different pressures that can affect the status of Blue Dot water bodies like those found in Kerry's Iveragh Peninsula.🔵 📺 Full video: https://t.co/lYKUuylloJ
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The project is supported by @DeptHousingIRL, @countykerry, @EUWatersofLIFE, @LIFEprogramme with additional input from @InlandFisherIE, @NPWSIreland and @AcresKerryWCork.
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'The Blue Dot Waters of the Iveragh Peninsula' explores Kerry's high status objective waters and the importance of protecting and restoring water quality for the people of Iveragh. 👉 Full documentary: https://t.co/dx2copX97b Filmed by @Crow_Crag, narrated by @MiseAnja.
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@DeptHousingIRL @WatersProgramme @KerryCounty @EUWatersofLIFE @LIFEprogramme @InlandFisherIE @NPWSIreland @AcresKerryWCork Find out more about the launch event:
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From Left to Right: Barry Deane, LAWPRO South West Regional Co-Ordinator, Cllr. Tommy Cahill, Bláthnaid O'Loughlin LAWPRO Community Water Officer
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The project is supported by the @DeptHousingIRL, @WatersProgramme, @KerryCounty Council, @EUWatersofLIFE, @LIFEprogramme with additional input from @InlandFisherIE , @NPWSIreland and @AcresKerryWCork.
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Special mention to Jane O'Sullivan from Sneem Tidy Towns for helping to organise the launch event and thanks to everyone who attended, including Cllr. Norma Moriarty, Councillor Tommy Cahill, Cllr. Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, and Deputy Michael Cahill TD.
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A big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the project a success, including Bláthnaid O'Loughlin, our Community Water Officer for Kerry, Paul O'Callaghan and Ed Cox from the Blue Dot Catchments Programme, and all the LAWPRO team in the South West.
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Minister O'Sullivan unveiled a newly commissioned freshwater pearl mussel sculpture by Don Cronin Artist. This was followed by a public screening of a documentary about the Blue Dot waterbodies of the Iveragh Peninsula, filmed by @Crow_Crag Productions.
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We were delighted to welcome Minister Christopher O'Sullivan TD to launch our Blue Dots of Iveragh awareness campaign in Sneem, Co. Kerry on Saturday. 🔵 Learn more about the project at https://t.co/qv2lSePjxl Photos courtesy of Valerie O'Sullivan.
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Want to help protect and restore Mayo's rivers, lakes, streams and coastal waters? 🌊 You're invited to our community information meeting in Westport on 27th November. 🕰️ 7-8pm, Westport Library, The Crescent, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 HE26 Register here: https://t.co/G3SDcjaHja
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Thanks to everyone involved in the project, including @countykerry, @EUWatersofLIFE, @LIFEprogramme and @DeptHousingIRL.
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Delighted to have produced 'Blue Dot Waters of the Iveragh Peninsula', a short film raising awareness about the high status or Blue Dot waterbodies in Kerry's Iveragh Peninsula. 📺 Watch the full documentary: https://t.co/dx2copX97b Filmed by @crow_crag, narrated by @MiseAnja.
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Read about our 'Blue Dots of Iveragh' awareness project in the latest issue of @WatersProgramme's newsletter Ripple Effect. Link below ⬇️
🌊Now available: Ripple Effect, Issue 2 🔹Read about our community engagement work in 2025 🔹Learn about Farming for Water's Catch Crops Pilot Scheme 🔹Meet @ConnectingCabra, the Dublin group using nature-based solutions to tackle flooding issues ▶️ https://t.co/q6Roi70Dwp
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Join us on 29th November at 11am for the launch of our Blue Dots of Iveragh awareness campaign! 📍North River Walk, Sneem, Co. Kerry. 🔵 Artwork unveiling by Minister @COSullivanTD 🔵 Screening of a short documentary by CrowCrag Productions Learn more: https://t.co/dx2copX97b
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📢 We are now accepting applications for the Community Water Development Fund 2026. Get funding support for projects that benefit water quality and boost biodiversity! Find out more: https://t.co/vJemVu2mai LAWPRO administers the fund on behalf of the @DeptHousingIRL.
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Join us and @TipperaryCoCo for a workshop exploring the rich ecology of the River Suir, led by renowned fisheries expert @kenwhelan0451. 📅 15th & 16th November, 10am to 4pm 📍 Hayes Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Spaces are limited! Email sharon.scully@tipperarycoco.ie to book.
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The Road to Green! 💚 It was great to see Joan Martin and Kate Tynan from the Farming for Water EIP feature on a @euronews special on water quality and farming in the EU. 📺 Watch the video and find out more: https://t.co/XaRRc6vxnv
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New signage installed in Glenveagh National Park! LAWPRO were delighted to work with the @NPWSIreland team at Glenveagh National Park to develop interpretative signage to highlight the Blue Dot Catchments Programme and the Owenveagh River! If you're in the area, check it out!
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The Blue Dot Education Programme continues in Donegal this weekend! 💚💛 1️⃣ Saturday 18th October, 2pm - Ramelton Nature Walk Book your spot: https://t.co/KTCC6iPyp5 2️⃣ Sunday 19th October, 2pm - Ardnamona Nature Reserve Book your spot: https://t.co/ee75lHmafs Get involved!
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