ireland - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T10:08:11Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/irelandEverris Sponsor Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awardhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/everris-sponsor-student-greenkeeper-of-the-year-award2015-06-17T09:12:06.000Z2015-06-17T09:12:06.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Everris has once again demonstrated its commitment to education by supporting the Student Greenkeeper of the Year award in Ireland.</p><p>The award is part of the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board’s (LWETB) Greenkeeping Training Course run at Naas Golf Club in Kerdiffstown, County Kildare. For a period of 48 weeks participants incorporate theory training while gaining valuable hands on practical greenkeeping experience at a number of golf courses.</p><p>The theory aspect of the course covers eight Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) modules including Establishing Turfgrass, Horticultural Science, Plant Identification Care and Maintenance, Safe Horticultural Practice and Establishing Trees and Shrubs. The successful course, which has been running for ten years, leads to a FETAC Level 4 Certification in Horticulture specialising in greenkeeping.</p><p>It provides a fantastic opportunity for aspiring greenkeepers; and opens the door to a number of options such as employment, further education or even an internship in Ohio, USA, where students have the chance to work at golf courses like Bay Hill and Pebble Beach.</p><p>Each year one of the participants is selected as the student of the year, which recognises the individual who has performed the best - both academically and practically. This year saw Shane O’Neil from Blessington pick up the award after he demonstrated great practical skills as well as receiving a distinction in all eight modules.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314719288?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314719288?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-left"/></a></p><p>With the presentation taking place at the AVIVA stadium, Colman Warde, Everris’ Country Manager for Ireland presented Shane with his trophy and a One 4 All gift voucher.</p><p>Commenting on Everris’ support for the training course and the award, Colman said: “As a company we are very proud to have sponsored this award. The training course is a fantastic opportunity which helps prepare the students for a promising future in this industry.”</p><p>“It was great to present the award to Shane, who is a good example of enthusiastic, young greenkeepers. It’s refreshing to see so many students interested in this course because they are the future.”</p><p>Everris are renowned for supporting further education within the turfcare sector. It is for this reason that Aisling Mahon, Course Co-ordinator for the Naas Golf Club thought that it was a perfect partnership.</p><p>“We have a really good relationship with Everris and in particular Colman. We’ve been to all of their education days and product launches; which our students also attend because they offer invaluable advice. When Everris very kindly offered to sponsor the award I was absolutely delighted,” she said.</p><p>For further information, please contact Everris Ireland on 087 7799527 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.everris.ie" target="_blank">www.everris.ie</a></p><p>For more news and insightful views, you can follow Everris on Twitter @Everris_Turf</p></div>Lafarge Tarmac sale set to pave way for $40bn cement mergerhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/lafarge-tarmac-sale-set-to-pave-way-for-40bn-cement-merger2015-02-02T08:12:00.000Z2015-02-02T08:12:00.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><div class="widget storyContent article widget-editable viziwyg-section-1024 inpage-widget-8939454 articleContent" style="outline: none; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: -3px !important; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">
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<p style="outline: none; line-height: 23px !important; font-size: 16px !important; margin-top: 0px;">The deal will clear the way for a $40bn merger between France’s Lafarge and Holcim of Switzerland, which will create the world’s largest cement maker.</p>
<p style="outline: none; line-height: 23px !important; font-size: 16px !important; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/lafarge-tarmac-sale-set-to-pave-way-for-40bn-cement-merger-10017039.html" target="_blank">Read in full here.</a></p>
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</div>Mount Stewart reunited with its historic demesnehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/mount-stewart-reunited-with-its-historic-demesne2015-01-21T07:48:18.000Z2015-01-21T07:48:18.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p><a href="https://ntpressoffice.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/the-walled-rose-garden-in-the-1960s-credit-national-trust.jpg?w=584&h=394" target="_blank"><img src="https://ntpressoffice.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/the-walled-rose-garden-in-the-1960s-credit-national-trust.jpg?w=584&h=394&width=250" width="250" class="align-right" /></a><em>(image: Walled garden in the 1960's)</em></p>
<p>Mount Stewart’s world famous house and gardens are set to be reunited with their historic demesne after more than 50 years.</p>
<p>The news comes as the National Trust today announced plans which will see the area which the conservation charity looks after increase from 100 to 1000 acres.</p>
<p>The £4m investment from the National Trust comes as the £7.5m project to restore the house at Mount Stewart enters its final weeks.</p>
<p>Announcing the news, Jon Kerr, National Trust Manager at Mount Stewart said: “This year as we celebrate the completion of the house restoration project at Mount Stewart, we will begin another new chapter in its history as we reunite the house and garden with its historic demesne.</p>
<p>“With a story dating back hundreds of years, the landscape will now extend beyond the house and garden on the shores of Strangford Lough to include the surrounding 1,000 acres of rolling parkland and woodland which make up the demesne.</p>
<p>“In time, visitors will be able to explore extensive woodland, previously unseen walled gardens, farmland and a range of historic monuments and buildings.</p>
<p>“Combined with a newly restored house and one of the top gardens in the world – in years to come this will create a destination which offers a fascinating insight in to the stories of the Stewart family.</p>
<p>“I really believe that Mount Stewart is an extraordinary place, and it deserves to be safeguarded and protected for many generations to come.”</p>
<p>Lady Rose Lauritzen, granddaughter of Edith Lady Londonderry – the previous owner of Mount Stewart in its hey-day – welcomed the news: “The number of people visiting Mount Stewart continues to rise every year and the pleasure it gives to so many people will be enhanced by the opening of the demesne.</p>
<p>“This will eventually enable visitors to walk, ride or cycle around the old rides, and enjoy the beauty of the wildlife and wild flowers in a totally unspoilt part of Northern Ireland.</p>
<p>“Mount Stewart for me is more like a relation or a best friend and having experienced so much pleasure all my life surrounded by the exquisite thousand acres, I feel very strongly that it should be shared by everyone. I know for the Trust this is an important long term investment.”</p>
<p>Although visitors will not be able to access the full demesne for a number of years, the Trust has already opened up areas of the previously unseen Walled Garden and Dairy.</p>
<p>Neil Porteus, Head Gardener at Mount Stewart said; “Once the powerhouse of the demesne, the Walled Garden provided plants, raised mainly from seed, supplied by plant collectors from around the World, and produced a wide variety of fruit and vegetables to serve the house and feed the estate staff.</p>
<p>“A significant project in itself, restoring the Walled Garden in years ahead will incorporate the return of an extensive collection of the best scented period roses. In the open quarters of the orchard there are plans to plant a selection of fruit trees. Over the longer term we will once again grow soft fruit in the restored Vineries and Peach Houses.”</p>
<p>Heather Thompson, Director for the National Trust in Northern Ireland said: “Our £4m investment in the demesne is in addition to the £7.5m house restoration project which will complete in April 2015 – a clear demonstration of the National Trust’s commitment to conservation that will leave a legacy for everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy, forever.</p>
<p>“This is a really special opportunity to open up access to a truly beautiful part of our countryside. Looking after the wider demesne will require a huge amount of work and we will be developing a range of plans over the next few years, in preparation for opening this amazing landscape to our members, supporters and visitors.”</p>
<p>“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Arts Council and HMRC who helped guide us through the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) process which has made this possible. As part of the same AIL process we will also see an amazing collection of historic items returning to the house. So this really is a big year for Mount Stewart!</p>
<p>“I would also like to thank the Garfield Weston Foundation which is helping to fund this important project and also the Lauritzen family who have worked so closely with us to make this a reality.”</p>
<p>The newly restored house at Mount Stewart will open a range of exciting new rooms to visitors in April with a UTV documentary airing later in the summer. Meanwhile the world class gardens are open to visitors to enjoy throughout the year.</p>
</div>Regeneration Scheme Injects Life Back Into Castlerockhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/regeneration-scheme-injects-life-back-into-castlerock2014-09-11T15:22:03.000Z2014-09-11T15:22:03.000ZTobermorehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Tobermore<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180760?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314180760?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p><p>The four year regeneration of Castlerock, the tranquil coastal town which lies along the north coast of Ireland, has injected new life into the quaint, picturesque area over the summer of 2014.</p><p>In October 2009, Colin Buchanan & Partners Ltd were commissioned by Coleraine Borough Council to carry out a regeneration audit and prepare a Development Plan and Action Plan for Castlerock. The conclusion that Colin Buchanan & Partners Ltd came to was that the council needed to introduce a strategic imperative by firstly improving the relationship between the beach and the village by upgrading beach access and management, encouraging beachfront events and activities and achieve Blue Flag status by securing the highest standards of maintenance. This is in addition to the development of new tourist attractions within the town of Castlerock, the diversification of new accommodation offerings, upgrading existing walkways, signage and connections with National Trust properties, promoting the integration of the key groups within the local community and facilitating business development over a period of four years.</p><p>With the availability of forest and coastal walks, pony trekking, tennis, bowls, a beautiful course golf offering magnificent views of County Donegal, sea bathing, surfing, and The Bar Mouth, one of the most fruitful bird-watching sites in the north of Ireland, Castlerock has attracted thousands of visitors over the last year. McAdam Design have designed the redeveloped seafront which has a new paved landscaped area consisting of Tobermore finest paving products. This has achieved the goal of Coleraine Borough Council in upgrading beach access and management, as well as securing impeccable standards of maintenance. The widely respected Lagan Construction also acted as main contractor on this scheme.</p><p>Tobermore's sparkling Sienna paving in gorgeous Graphite & Silver was chosen for the landscape at Castlerock seafront, which blends perfectly with the beautiful, relaxed atmosphere of the location. Sienna encompasses a coarse textured surface, exposing glittering granite aggregates which provide a distinctive appearance similar to natural granite. Sienna guarantees to create a unique look for any application.</p></div>Changing Landscapes conference kicks off in Craigavonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/changing-landscapes-conference-kicks-off-in-craigavon2014-01-16T13:30:00.000Z2014-01-16T13:30:00.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p>A major conference on Northern Ireland’s changing landscape kicks off today.</p>
<p>landscape professionals will be joined by Minister for the Environment, Mark Durkan, and delegates from the UK and Ireland.</p>
<p>The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Landscape Institute Northern Ireland (LINI) are hosting the conference in Craigavon.</p>
<p>Craigavon Mayor, Councillor Mark Baxter, <a href="http://www.lurganmail.co.uk/news/local-news/mayor-opens-major-landscape-conference-in-craigavon-1-5810839" target="_blank">told the Lurgan Mail:</a> “This conference takes place at a time of significant change under local government reform and with major challenges facing those charged with planning and designing the environment in which we live, work and play."</p>
<p>More on the Northern Ireland Landscape Charter here: <a href="http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/landscape_charter_document.pdf">http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/landscape_charter_document.pdf</a></p>
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