Read Old Forge Booklet here

 

#StopBreakfastFoodWaste

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it can also be a stressful part of the morning routine which can lead to food waste.

Want to #StopBreakfastFoodWaste? 

https://stopfoodwaste.ie

The EPA’s Stop Food Waste programme is the national campaign to reduce household food waste. 

National Spring Clean Day - Saturday 27/4/24

An Taisce's National Spring Clean project is Ireland's nationwide anti-litter campaign which takes place during the whole month of April in towns and villages. The Hollyfort Tidy Towns regularly litter-pick during the year and now you have an opportunity to join them on Saturday 27th April '24. 

Meet at the crossroads at 11 am or, if you would rather, pledge on our Facebook to clean up the road outside your property. Bags and gloves will be provided - Just ask in Cooney's

Tip of the Month

 

Recycled containers (such as yogurt cups, egg cartons, and toilet paper rolls) are great for starting your seeds indoors. Simply use a nail to poke drainage holes in the bottom, and ensure the containers are thoroughly cleaned before planting.

Old Forge Booklet out

 We are delighted to inform you that the Old Forge booklet is now out! It is available from Cooney's shop and from any member of the Tidy Towns committee.

The booklet contains historical details on Hollyfort's forge with interesting information on the role of the blacksmith in rural villages.

The booklet is free!

Your Carbon Footprint

 What is a Carbon Calculator?

A Carbon Calculator is a computer programme that calculates your Carbon Footprint.  This is the approximate amount of carbon dioxide produced by the activities of business, individuals and families.

Have a look at Carbon Footprint or the World Wildlife Fund to calculate your footprint.  There is loads of use advice and guidance on how to reduce your carbon footprint through household energy use reductions and waste managment, and a particularly useful site in that regard is the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). 

Source: epa.ie

Hollyfort's Heritage - Old Forge

 Remembering Hollyfort's Heritage 

Over the next few months we are running a series on Hollyfort's heritage buildings and are looking for old photos, information and memories of the buildings. 

Please email us at hollyfortvillage@gmail.com with any information you have to offer.

Once we have gathered all the details, an event will be held to share the information and to celebrate Hollyfort's heritage buildings.

This month we begin with Hollyfort's Forge. 

Old Forge

National Folklore Collection UCD