We were delighted to weclome Mr Féidhlim Harty back to Kerry for our second in-person workshop. Our workshop was held in Kerry County Council's Anam Cultural and Arts Centre on the morning of April 7th. The morning sun was high in the sky and blue skies reigned in Killarney as our spell of beautiful weather continued to flourish. The fine weather was bittersweet for the Biosphere, as there were many absentees on the day, possibly sidetracked by the fine weather!
We soldiered on regardless and Brendan the Biosphere Officer and special guest, Féidhlim, were delighted with the interest shown by those in attendance. The main topic of the morning was managing water at a farm systems level. Féidhlim introduced various practical, and sustainable methodologies that can be used to manage water run-off from agricultural settings. The concepts introduced were simple and would yield strong benefits to those willing to adopt them. We also discussed the concept of pressures on wastewater and stormwater in the region. A 'think tank' group dicsussioin yielded more bright ideas from attendees and were supported by Brendan and Féidhlim. The topics discussed were very apt at a local scale and we have developed a list of actions that can be motioned in the region for the benefit of our natural waterbodies. We are currently planning our third and final workshop with Féidhlim and are hoping to engage with the farming community with our efforts.
Brendan would like to extend thanks to all those that attended our workshop, to Féidhlim Harty. Kerry's Eye and Sari Houlihan on AgriTime for promoting and endorsing our event, go raibh míle maith agat!
