The representative organisation for the community-owned group water scheme sector in Ireland.
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National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Delighted to launch the new Drinking Water Refill Station at Crucspullagadaun Loop Walk, Manulla this week 💧♻️
This is practical climate action - cutting single-use plastics while providing free, clean drinking water for the community.
@DeptCEE
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
‼️#StormBram Update - Counties Added & Validity Times Updated.
🟠Status Orange Wind Warning issued for Dublin, Meath, Kildare & Louth.
⏲️Valid: today 9th Dec 11:00 until 19:00
⬇️Timings updated for other counties, see details below⬇️
ℹ️met.ie/warnings-today.html
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Join our Biosecurity & Invasive Species Officer for a short, practical course which will introduce the core principles of biosecurity and shows you how simple “Check, Clean, Dry” habits can protect the places you love
👉 Sign up now: waterwayscollege.ie/learning…
@WatersProgramme
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
#ScienceWeek Fact 2: Saving water saves money!
Cutting use from 110L → 90L per person/day costs <€180 & pays back in 2 years.
That switch saves €280/yr on energy + €9.7m nationally by 2030.
Smart water = smart living
For more, read our The Value of Water Conservation Report
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
All over the island of Ireland, communities are reducing their use of pesticides, and many have eliminated them altogether.
Find out about some of the towns that are protecting pollinators and human health by saying no to harmful sprays ➡️ tinyurl.com/y2fmuhak
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Great event last week talking about rural water & the work being done by group water schemes & @nfgws
That’s a wrap on the Rural Water Services Conference 2025 💧
A big thank you to everyone who made hashtag#RWSC2025 such a success — let’s keep building resilience together!
#RWSC2025 #RuralWaterWeek @National #NFGWS
#RuralWaterWeek
#CommunityPower @AnForamUisce @nfgws
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Tydavnet show, great collaboration with Glaslough Tyholland group water scheme on water quality! @nfgws @theriverstrust
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Today is the last day to do our survey. 📄
If you work (paid or voluntary) protecting or restoring freshwaters on the island of Ireland then please take a few minutes to fill it in.
You can help develop deeper understanding in this important work area.
swanireland.ie/2025/07/fresh…
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Great workshop engaging with young people - conversations about water @nycinews @nfgws @RTallireland @suelinnane
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
📣Great progress for the @intodbp project!
🗓️On May 26, the @DCU hosted a dynamic meeting for our Irish Case Study Board, bringing together #water suppliers.
💡The day was filled with open dialogue and productive feedback. More to know➡️intodbp.eu/intodbp-irish-cas…
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
🌍 Can grassroots action help tackle climate change?
Join us for the next DCU Water Café with ecologist & Understory founder Alex Konieczka as we explore how community, living can drive real change.
🗓 May 30 🕥 11:30AM 📍 Online
🔗 lnkd.in/gXAbRy_h
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
In 2023, each household used on average 4.3 baths of water a day. This is at a weekly cost to the State of €5.28 for drinking water and €5.25 for wastewater services, per household. Saving water is essential when supplies are low but it also saves money.
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Check out the new online course on
Farmland Pollinator Friendly Hedgerows 🐄🐏🌳🐝🪰🦋
bit.ly/4kfgYHj
#festivaloffarmlandbiodiversity
#farmlandbiodiversity
📢New online course - Farmland Pollinator Friendly Hedgerows.
Hedgerows are the most biodiversity-rich habitat in Ireland's farmed landscape and are hugely important to farmers, growers and for #farmlandbiodiversity
Find out more and try the course➡️ bit.ly/4kfgYHj
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
@triona_mcgrath is speaking at the launch of Trinity Water Centre in @tcddublin today. Great to see a strong research focus on water policy and practice along with partnership building for water outcomes. @EnvDrJohnG
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
📣 LAST CALL, folks!
Don't miss out - today is the final chance to submit your #GreenFlag renewal applications!
All the very best and we are looking forward to reading about all your hard work! 💚
➡️ greenschoolsireland.org/gree…
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
The EPA #hydrology bulletin for February is now available to download. Long term hydrometric records are essential for informing the sustainable use of water resources. This month, a snapshot of how we monitor groundwater levels for this report. Read more:
pulse.ly/gcqo9y2koa
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
Happy #WorldWaterDay. Often, biodiversity and water health actions go hand in hand, such as eliminating pesticides.
Find out more about how to help pollinators on Group Water Scheme sites with our dedicated guide, developed in collaboration with @nfgws: tinyurl.com/4muykwbc
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
The Farming for Water EIP funds measures to improve water quality on farms in Priority Areas for Action across Ireland. The measures include:
✔️sediment traps
✔️riparian areas
✔️catch crops
✔️and more...
For more info, visit farmingforwater.ie 🚜
@teagasc @DairyIndustryIE
ALT Promotional collage for the Farming for Water EIP. The text reads: Are you eligible for funding from our Farming for Water EIP? Learn more at farmingforwater.ie.
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
📣 LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Get your #WaterIsLife poster competition entries if you still haven't by tomorrow, 14th February and be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes! Good luck – and we cannot wait to see what you come up with this year! 💧 🩵
🖱️: buff.ly/4aZxqrJ
@IrishWater @AnTaisce
#GreenSchools #PosterCompetition #EnterNow #WaterIsLife #WaterAction #Deadline
National Federation of Group Water Schemes retweeted
If you would like to find out more about this project, the team from Bohola Community Park was featured in our Mayo Blue Dots film last year. 🔵
📽️ Watch it here: lawaters.ie/blue-dot-program…
The film was made in association with @MayoCoCo, @EUWatersofLIFE and @LIFEprogramme.
Great progress being made by Bohola Community Park in installing a boardwalk around a pond in their local community in Mayo. 👏
Funded by LAWPRO, the pond filters sediment and nutrients coming from a pitch development before the water enters the local Blue Dot waterbodies. 🔵
ALT Members of the Bohola Community Park standing on a wooden boardwalk near a small pond and grassy fields.
ALT Group of people installing a boardwalk around a small pond in a grassy area, some kneeling and others standing, with tools and wheelbarrows.
ALT Three individuals walking on a boardwalk in a grassy outdoor area, one adult carrying gardening tools and two children, one wearing a bright green hat.
ALT Three children wearing colourful hats and boots help install the new boardwalk.