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Redaction Version Schedule 2.3 (Deployment Requirements) 2.3 DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS MHC-22673847-3 Redaction Version Schedule 2.3 (Deployment Requirements) 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This Schedule sets out the deployment requirements. Its purpose is to set out the minimum requirements with which NBPco must comply with respect to the deployment of the Network. 2 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 NBPco is required throughout the Contract Period to satisfy and comply with all the requirements and descriptions set out in, and all other aspects of, this Schedule. 3 GENERAL NBPCO OBLIGATIONS 3.1 Without limiting or affecting any other provision of this Agreement, in addition to its obligations set out in Clause 14 (Network Deployment, Operation and Maintenance) and the requirements for Network Deployment set out in Paragraph 8 (Network Deployment – Requirements) of this Schedule and elsewhere in this Agreement, NBPco shall: 3.1.1 perform Network Deployment in accordance with the Implementation Programme, the Wholesale Product Launch Project Plan, the Network Deployment Plan, the Operational Environment Project Plan and the Service Provider Engagement Framework Project Plan so as to Achieve each Milestone by the associated Milestone Date; 3.1.2 perform such activities, tasks, functions, works and services as are necessary to perform Network Deployment in accordance with the Implementation Programme, the Wholesale Product Launch Project Plan, the Network Deployment Plan, the Operational Environment Project Plan and the Service Provider Engagement Framework Project -
DRAFT RSES- NWRA NATURA IMPACT REPORT (NIR) Northern and Western Region RSES ‐ NIR
DRAFT RSES- NWRA NATURA IMPACT REPORT (NIR) Northern and Western Region RSES ‐ NIR TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 SCOPE OF THE NIR .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 APPROACH TO NATURA IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION ........................................................................ 2 1.3 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT FOR APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT ......................................................................... 2 2 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................... 4 2.1 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ON AA ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND CASE LAW ................................................................................................. 5 2.3 PURPOSE OF THE AA PROCESS ......................................................................................................... 5 2.4 STAGES OF APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................. 6 2.5 INFORMATION SOURCES CONSULTED ................................................................................................. 7 2.6 IMPACT PREDICTION ...................................................................................................................... -
A Climbers Guide to Gweedore
1 A Climbers Guide to Gweedore By Iain Miller www.uniqueascent.ie 2 Gweedore Gweedore, known locally as Gaoth Dobhair, lives in between Cloughaneely and the Rosses to the south Gweedores coastline stretches for approximately 25km from from Meenaclady in the north to Crolly in the south and it is one of Europe's most densely populated rural areas, it is also the largest Irish speaking parish in Ireland. Gweedore coast along the Wild Atlantic Way can easily be described simply as one enormous Caribbean type sandy beach and as such is an outstanding place to visit in the summer months. Within in the parish of Gweedore there an enormous amount of bouldering and highball rock dotted all over the region, it is simply a case of stopping the car whenever you see rock from the road and going for a look. There are so far two main climbing location both are quite small but will each provide a half day of vertical pleasure. Tor na Dumhcha being the better location and providing immaculate vertical Gola Granite to play on. The Sand Quarry Three short white granite walls are to be found just outside Derrybeg amongst the dunes north east of the pier for Inishmeane. GR8029. Take a left at the first brown beach sign outside of Derrybeg. This laneway L53231 is signposted as Bealach na Gealtachta Slí na Earagail, trá Beach. Park the car above the beach close to the solitary pick-nick table, Walk back across the flat grass to find a secluded granite outcrop located in a bit of a sand pit. -
MINUTES of MEETING of ISLANDS COMMITTEE HELD on 13Th
MINUTES OF MEETING OF ISLANDS COMMITTEE HELD ON 13th FEBRUARY 2018 IN DUNGLOE PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE ___________________________________________________________ MEMBERS PRESENT: Cllr. Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh Cllr. Enda Bonner Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher Diarmuid Ó Mórdha William Boyle Eamonn Bonner Seán Ó Brían Séamus Mac Ruairí Mairín Uí Fhearraigh Rosaleen McShane Eamonn S Mac Aoidh OFFICIALS PRESENT: Michael McGarvey – Director of Water Service Eamonn Brown-A/Area Manager, Housing & Corporate Dermot Brady – Senior Assistant Fire Chief Officer Charles Sweeney – Area Manager, Community Development Brendan McFadden-S.E.E, Area Manager, Roads Service John Hegarty-Executive Engineer, Roads Service Fiona Kelly – A/Administrative Officer, Environment Michael Rowsome-S.S.O, Corporate & Motor Tax APOLOGIES: Cllr. Terence Slowey Cllr. Seamus Ó Domhnaill Cllr. Ian McGarvey Cathal Mac Suibhne – Marine Engineer Máire Uí Dhochartaigh Noirín Uí Mhaoldomhnaigh David Friel Marjorie Uí Chearbhaill IC 01/18 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 10TH OCTOBER 2017 On the proposal of Seamus Rodgers, seconded by William Boyle, the minutes of meeting held on 10th October 2017 were confirmed subject to the following amendments: 1.1 County Roads on Arranmore IC34.10 “On the proposal of Noirín Uí Mhaoldomhnaigh, seconded by Cllr. Bonner, the Committee requested the inclusion of the following roads on the Island priority list in relation to Arranmore – (County Roads) (i) Road from children’s playground to property of Madge Boyle at Bun an Fhid. (ii) Road from Chris Gaughan’s to property of Mary Early at Cloch Corr. (iii) Road from Cross Roads at Illion, property of Tessie Ward to property of Frances Early, Upper Illion and (link roads). -
Inishowen Heritage Trail
HERITAGE TRAIL EXPLORE INISHOWEN Inishowen is exceptional in terms of the outstanding beauty of its geography and in the way that the traces of its history survive to this day, conveying an evocative picture of a vibrant past. We invite you to take this fascinating historical tour of Inishowen which will lead you on a journey through its historical past. Immerse yourself in fascinating cultural and heritage sites some of which date back to early settlements, including ancient forts, castle’s, stone circles and high crosses to name but a few. Make this trail your starting point as you begin your exploration of the rich historical tapestry of the Inishowen peninsula. However, there are still hundreds of additional heritage sites left for you to discover. For further reading and background information: Ancient Monuments of Inishowen, North Donegal; Séan Beattie. Inishowen, A Journey Through Its Past Revisited; Neil Mc Grory. www.inishowenheritage.ie www.curiousireland. ie Images supplied by: Adam Porter, Liam Rainey, Denise Henry, Brendan Diver, Ronan O’Doherty, Mark Willett, Donal Kearney. Please note that some of the monuments listed are on private land, fortunately the majority of land owners do not object to visitors. However please respect their property and follow the Country Code. For queries contact Explore Inishowen, Inishowen Tourist Office +353 (0)74 93 63451 / Email: [email protected] As you explore Inishowen’s spectacular Heritage Trail, you’ll discover one of Ireland’s most beautiful scenic regions. Take in the stunning coastline; try your hand at an exhilarating outdoor pursuit such as horse riding, kayaking or surfing. -
Draft Habitats Directive Assessment Report Concludes a Finding of No Significant Effects Following the Completion of Stage 2 of the Process
The Border Regional Authority Údarás Réigiúnach na Teorann Draft Habitats Directive Assessment of the Draft Regional Planning Guidelines (2010-2022) January 2010 Draft Habitats Directive Assessment for RPGs The Border Regional Authority Údarás Réigiúnach na Teorann While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in this publication, complete accuracy is not guaranteed. Neither the Border Regional Authority nor the author(s) accept any responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage occasioned or claimed to have been occasioned, in part or in full, as a consequence of any person acting or refraining from acting, as a result of a matter contained in this publication. Habitats Directive Assessment Team RPG Project Manager: Pádraig Maguire, Border Regional Authority. HDA Project Leader: Siobhan Ryan, Sligo County Council . Project Advisors: Bronagh Treanor & Brendan Mc Sherry, Louth County Council Shirley Clerkin, Monaghan County Council. Ann Marie Ward, Cavan County Council, Simon Harron & Joe Gallagher, Donegal County Council Paudge Keenaghan, Leitrim County Council Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION TO HABITATS DIRECTIVE ASSESSMENT 1 1.1 RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 1 2 GUIDANCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 6 2 2.1 EUROPEAN GUIDANCE 2 2.2 NATIONAL GUIDANCE 2 2.3 DEHLG GUIDANCE 2 3. METHODOLOGY 4 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4 3.2 COMPLETION OF STAGE 1 OF THE HABITATS DIRECTIVE ASSESSMENT 4 3.3 PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE 5 4. STAGE 1 - SCREENING 5 4.1 STEP 1 5 4.2 STEP 2 5 4.2.1 Background to RPGs ............................................................................................................................... 5 4.2.2 Regional Profile ........................................................................................................................................ 6 4.3 STEP 3 7 4.4 STEP 4 8 4.5 CONCLUSION OF STAGE 1 – SCREENING 9 4.6 Natura 2000 sites within the Border Regional Authority Area .......................................................... -
(2010) Records from the Irish Whale
INJ 31 (1) inside pages 10-12-10 proofs_Layout 1 10/12/2010 18:32 Page 50 Notes and Records Cetacean Notes species were reported with four sperm whales, two northern bottlenose whales, six Mesoplodon species, including a True’s beaked whale and two Records from the Irish Whale and pygmy sperm whales. This year saw the highest number of Sowerby’s beaked whales recorded Dolphin Group for 2009 stranded in a single year. Records of stranded pilot whales were down on previous years. Compilers: Mick O’Connell and Simon Berrow A total of 23 live stranding events was Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, recorded during this period, up from 17 in 2008 Merchants Quay, Kilrush, Co. Clare and closer to the 28 reported in 2007 by O’Connell and Berrow (2008). There were All records below have been submitted with however more individuals live stranded (53) adequate documentation and/or photographs to compared to previous years due to a two mass put identification beyond doubt. The length is a strandings involving pilot whales and bottlenose linear measurement from the tip of the beak to dolphins. Thirteen bottlenose dolphin strandings the fork in the tail fin. is a high number and it includes four live During 2009 we received 136 stranding stranding records. records (168 individuals) compared to 134 records (139 individuals) received in 2008 and Fin whale ( Balaenoptera physalus (L. 1758)) 144 records (149 individuals) in 2007. The Female. 19.7 m. Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork number of stranding records reported to the (W510429), 15 January 2009. Norman IWDG each year has reached somewhat of a Keane, Padraig Whooley, Courtmacsherry plateau (Fig. -
Behind the Scenes
©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd 689 Behind the Scenes SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK We love to hear from travellers – your comments keep us on our toes and help make our books better. Our well-travelled team reads every word on what you loved or loathed about this book. Although we cannot reply individually to your submissions, we always guarantee that your feedback goes straight to the appropriate authors, in time for the next edition. Each person who sends us information is thanked in the next edition – the most useful submissions are rewarded with a selection of digital PDF chapters. Visit lonelyplanet.com/contact to submit your updates and suggestions or to ask for help. Our award-winning website also features inspirational travel stories, news and discussions. Note: We may edit, reproduce and incorporate your comments in Lonely Planet products such as guidebooks, websites and digital products, so let us know if you don’t want your comments reproduced or your name acknowledged. For a copy of our privacy policy visit lonelyplanet.com/ privacy. Anthony Sheehy, Mike at the Hunt Museum, OUR READERS Steve Whitfield, Stevie Winder, Ann in Galway, Many thanks to the travellers who used the anonymous farmer who pointed the way to the last edition and wrote to us with help- Knockgraffon Motte and all the truly delightful ful hints, useful advice and interesting people I met on the road who brought sunshine anecdotes: to the wettest of Irish days. Thanks also, as A Andrzej Januszewski, Annelise Bak C Chris always, to Daisy, Tim and Emma. Keegan, Colin Saunderson, Courtney Shucker D Denis O’Sullivan J Jack Clancy, Jacob Catherine Le Nevez Harris, Jane Barrett, Joe O’Brien, John Devitt, Sláinte first and foremost to Julian, and to Joyce Taylor, Juliette Tirard-Collet K Karen all of the locals, fellow travellers and tourism Boss, Katrin Riegelnegg L Laura Teece, Lavin professionals en route for insights, information Graviss, Luc Tétreault M Marguerite Harber, and great craic. -
Inspectors of Irish Fisheries Report
REPORT OF THE INSPECTORS OF IRISH FISHERIES ON THE SEA AND INLAND FISHERIES OF IRELAND, FOR 1888. Presented to Both Houses of Parliament by Command oh Her Majesty DUBLIN: PRINTED FOR HER MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE BY ALEXANDER THOM & CO. (Limited), And to be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from Eyre and Spottiswoode, East Harding-street, Fetter-lane, E.C., or 32, Abingdon-street, Westminster, S.W.; or Adam and Charles Black, 6, North Bridge, Edinburgh ; or Hodges, Figgis, and Co., 104, Grafton-strect, Dublin. 1889, j-Q—5777.] Price Is. CONTENTS. Page. REPORT,..................................................................................................................................................... 5 APPENDIX,..................................................................................................................................................... 80 Appendix SEA AND OYSTER FISHERIES. No. 1. —Abstract of Returns from Coast Guard, ....... 80 2. —Statistics of Fish landed on the Irish Coast during the year 1888, .... 81 3. —By-Laws in force, .......... 82 4. —Oyster Licenses revoked, ......... 88 5. —Oyster Licenses in force, ......... 90 Irish Reproductive Loan Fund and Sea and Coast Fisheries Fund. 6. —Proceedings for the year 1888, and Total amount of Loans advanced, and Total Repayments under Irish Reproductive Loan Fund for thirteen years ending 31st December, 1888, 94 7. —Loans applied for and advanced under Sea and Coast Fisheries Fund for the year ending 31st December, 1888, .......... 94 8. —Amounts available and applied for, 1888, ... ... 95 9. —Total Amounts Advanced, the Total Repayments, the Amounts of Bonds or Promissory Notes given as Security, since Fund transferred in 1884 to be administered by Fishery Depart ment, to 31st December, 1888, together with the Balance outstanding, and the Amount in Arrear, ......... 96 10. —Fishery Loans during the year ending 31st December, 1888, .... -
AN INTRODUCTION to the ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL COUNTY DONEGAL Mount Errigal viewed from Dunlewey. Foreword County Donegal has a rich architectural seventeenth-century Plantation of Ulster that heritage that covers a wide range of structures became a model of town planning throughout from country houses, churches and public the north of Ireland. Donegal’s legacy of buildings to vernacular houses and farm religious buildings is also of particular buildings. While impressive buildings are significance, which ranges from numerous readily appreciated for their architectural and early ecclesiastical sites, such as the important historical value, more modest structures are place of pilgrimage at Lough Derg, to the often overlooked and potentially lost without striking modern churches designed by Liam record. In the course of making the National McCormick. Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) The NIAH survey was carried out in phases survey of County Donegal, a large variety of between 2008 and 2011 and includes more building types has been identified and than 3,000 individual structures. The purpose recorded. In rural areas these include structures of the survey is to identify a representative as diverse as bridges, mills, thatched houses, selection of the architectural heritage of barns and outbuildings, gate piers and water Donegal, of which this Introduction highlights pumps; while in towns there are houses, only a small portion. The Inventory should not shopfronts and street furniture. be regarded as exhaustive and, over time, other A maritime county, Donegal also has a rich buildings and structures of merit may come to built heritage relating to the coast: piers, light. -
A Catalogue of Irish Pollen Diagrams
SHORT COMMUNICATION A CATALOGUE OF IRISH POLLEN DIAGRAMS F.J.G. Mitchell, B.S. Stefanini and R. Marchant ABSTRACT The fi rst Irish pollen diagram was published by Gunnar Erdtman in the Irish Naturalists’ Journal in 1927. Since then over 475 pollen diagrams have been produced from locations throughout Ireland from a range of sites and time spans. The data from these pollen diagrams can be used to reconstruct vegetation dynamics over long timescales and so facilitate the investigation of climate change impacts, plant migration and the scale of human-induced landscape change. In this paper we collate the available data from Irish pollen sites into the Irish Pollen Site Database (IPOL) to illustrate their distribution and range. It is intended that this database will be a useful research resource for anyone investigating Irish vegetation history. The database also links to the European and global research agenda surrounding impacts of climate change on ecosystems and associated livelihoods. The IPOL database can be accessed online at www.ipol.ie. F.J.G. Mitchell (corresponding author; email: fraser. [email protected]) and INTRODUCTION macrofossils and pollen from 44 locations across B.S. Stefanini, Botany the country (Jessen 1949). This was supplemented Department, Trinity Investigation of pollen preserved in peat and with additional investigations by Frank Mitchell College Dublin, lake sediments provides reconstructions of long- (Mitchell 1951). These combined works provid- Dublin 2, Ireland; R. ed 84 pollen diagrams. Later work has focused Marchant, Botany term vegetation change. These reconstructions Department, Trinity have a variety of applications such as quantifying on more detailed single-site investigations and College Dublin, climate change impacts, providing archaeologi- expanded to include lake sediments as the tech- Dublin 2 and York cal context and exploring plant migrations and nology to abstract lacustrine sedimentary deposits Institute for Tropical introductions (Mitchell 2011). -
Central Statistics Office, Information Section, Skehard Road, Cork
Published by the Stationery Office, Dublin, Ireland. To be purchased from the: Central Statistics Office, Information Section, Skehard Road, Cork. Government Publications Sales Office, Sun Alliance House, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, or through any bookseller. Prn 443. Price 15.00. July 2003. © Government of Ireland 2003 Material compiled and presented by Central Statistics Office. Reproduction is authorised, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged. ISBN 0-7557-1507-1 3 Table of Contents General Details Page Introduction 5 Coverage of the Census 5 Conduct of the Census 5 Production of Results 5 Publication of Results 6 Maps Percentage change in the population of Electoral Divisions, 1996-2002 8 Population density of Electoral Divisions, 2002 9 Tables Table No. 1 Population of each Province, County and City and actual and percentage change, 1996-2002 13 2 Population of each Province and County as constituted at each census since 1841 14 3 Persons, males and females in the Aggregate Town and Aggregate Rural Areas of each Province, County and City and percentage of population in the Aggregate Town Area, 2002 19 4 Persons, males and females in each Regional Authority Area, showing those in the Aggregate Town and Aggregate Rural Areas and percentage of total population in towns of various sizes, 2002 20 5 Population of Towns ordered by County and size, 1996 and 2002 21 6 Population and area of each Province, County, City, urban area, rural area and Electoral Division, 1996 and 2002 58 7 Persons in each town of 1,500 population and over, distinguishing those within legally defined boundaries and in suburbs or environs, 1996 and 2002 119 8 Persons, males and females in each Constituency, as defined in the Electoral (Amendment) (No.