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Community College leads the way with reusable cup initiative
Killarney Community College has become the first school to partner with 2GoCup, a company dedicated to providing reusable cup solutions.
Thanks to a generous donation from the KCC Parents' Council, the school has received 200 reusable cups which will be distributed to senior cycle students.
This initiative, led by teacher Tara O'Shea, aims to reduce the school's environmental impact and raise awareness about the issue of single-use plastic waste.
As part of the programme, Ms O'Shea conducted a series of workshops for students, focusing on the importance of sustainability and the effects of disposable cups on the environment.
"This partnership with 2GoCup is another example of our ongoing commitment to sustainability," explained Ms O'Shea. "We want to educate our students about the environmental consequences of their choices and empower them to make a difference."
During the workshops, students learned about the staggering number of disposable paper cups used in Ireland each year – over 200 million – and the fact that very few of these cups are actually recyclable due to their plastic lining.
This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, such as those offered by 2GoCup.
By providing students with reusable cups, Killarney Community College is not only reducing waste but also fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. The initiative serves as a practical example of how small changes can collectively make a big impact.
Tesla Ireland has submitted a planning application to Kerry County Council for the development of a high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Deerpark Retail Park.
The proposed infrastructure project will consist of installing eight dedicated electric vehicle charging bays equipped with eight Tesla illuminated charging units, alongside all associated corporate signage.
According to the planning documentation, the development will also require the installation of a Tesla supercharger power cabinet and a new modular substation to support the electrical load. The works will involve the relocation of an existing security cabin currently on site, as well as necessary ground development works, including resurfacing and new line markings for the bays.
The application follows a similar expansion move by the American multinational automaker last year in Dublin, where planning permission was successfully granted for a hub at the Rathfarnham Shopping Centre on Butterfield Avenue. That project also comprised eight illuminated charging bays powered via a modular substation and an electrical intermediary supercharger cabinet.
Kerry County Council will issue a decision on the Deerpark Retail Park application following the standard planning consideration and public consultation period.
The Mayor of Killarney, Martin Grady, has called on Kerry County Council to engage with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to explore using Killarney National Park and the grounds of Killarney House for community, cultural, and recreational events.
The proposal does not envision large-scale, stadium-style concerts like those held at Slane Castle. Instead, the focus is on smaller, more intimate summer gigs, outdoor cinema screenings, and family-oriented fun days. Mayor Grady pointed to the success of Féile na Bláth, held annually in Tralee Town Park, as a model for what could be achieved in Killarney.
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