Bere Island Projects Group currently have a selection of native Irish trees available for planting. The trees can be collected from the community centre, a further delivery as part of National Tree Week will be available shortly. For details contact Oscar Daly on 027 75099 or 085 1679052.
National Broadband Ireland will visit Bere Island next week and hold a public meeting on Monday 19th February 2024 at 7.00pm in the Community Centre. They will give an update presentation on the progress with fibre broadband for Bere Island. Everyone is welcome to come along.
A white goods collection will take place at the end of February. Please bring only items with a BATTERY or a PLUG for recycling to the Recycling Centre at Oilean na gCaorach before 9.00am on Monday 26th February 2024.
Bere Island Projects Group CLG would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and wish everyone health and happiness for 2024. Events taking place on Bere Island this Christmas include: Saturday 16th DecemberThe Bere Island Community Christmas meal will be held in the Hotel with music by Michael Hyde. To …
The 2023 Bere Island Christmas Newsletter is now available to buy from Murphy’s Shop, Rerrin and Murphys SuperValu, Castletownbere. Priced €5 the newsletter is published by Bere Island Projects Group CLG who extend their thanks all who contributed to the newsletter and a special thanks to the pupils of St Michael’s National School, Bere Island …
Bere Island is one of 30 EU islands who have been selected for the Clean energy for EU islands call for 30 renewable islands by 2030. All 30 finalists are working towards achieving complete energy independence through 100% renewable sources. The technical assistance spanning the next three years will address a diversity of areas, encompassing renewable …
The Rural Transport Bus Service on Bere Island is operated by Local Link, Bantry. The service operates weekly on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and is available for use by both residents and visitors alike. A small charge of €2 per person is required for those using the service who do not have a Free Travel Pass. On …
Bere Island Projects Group CLG will hold a Military Heritage Festival on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September. The festival, which will conclude the group’s programme for the Decade of Centenaries and will feature guided walks, talks and an exhibition of old military photographs. Saturday 16th September Time Venue Event 11.30am Drill Hall, …
Bere Island Projects Group were one of a number of community groups who launched their community archive on the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) at a nationwide event in Laragh, Co Wicklow on May 31st. The event in Wicklow also marked The Heritage Council’s support of the programme. The Irish Community Archive Network was established by …
Bere Island Projects Group has been awarded €20,000 under the Heritage Council’s Heritage Capacity Fund 2023 to undertake further actions under the Bere Island Conservation Plan. In 2001 with concerns for the long-term viability of the island community, and a realization that the island’s built and archaeological heritage needed to be protected from further deterioration, …
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