Episode 5: Keith McCrory, Maynooth Community Church

Keith McCrory, Minister for Maynooth Community Church, talks about their new Net-Zero
facility. Discover the building’s energy-saving features, from solar panels to its heat recovery
system, and hear about their future plans for gardens, orchards, and water conservation. Find
out how collaboration and innovation are shaping a greener future for the community.
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Episode 4: Trevor Harris, Donadea Organic Farm

Trevor Harris, an organic and biodynamic farmer in Donadea, explains how working with
nature – without chemical pesticides or fertilisers – creates a thriving farm ecosystem.
Learn about his approach to soil health, mixed diets for animals, and the importance of leaving
hedgerows untouched to support wildlife.
Discover more climate initiatives:
Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.

Climate Action – Kildare County Council

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Episode 3: Norman Dunne, Dunne’s Farm Maynooth

Norman Dunne shares his journey in regenerative farming just outside Maynooth. Hear how
he’s reducing chemical use, improving soil health, and encouraging biodiversity by letting
hedgerows flourish. Discover how sustainable farming practices can support both the
environment and the local community.
Discover more climate initiatives:

Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.

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Episode 2: Maynooth Sustainable Energy Community

Join Michael Kenny and Peter Hamilton as they discuss the work of the Maynooth
Sustainable Energy Community (SEC). Learn how this group is driving the transition to
renewable energy, supporting retrofits, and empowering neighbours with trusted advice.
Find out about their collaboration with Kildare County Council and Maynooth University Green
Campus as well as their development of their Energy Masterplan for Maynooth.

Discover more climate initiatives:
Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.

Climate Action – Kildare County Council

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Together for a Sustainable Future – Podcast Series

Meet Denise Regan and Jennith Ligue from Maynooth Community Care Unit. In this
episode, they share how their team transformed a courtyard into a pollinator-friendly garden,
set up an innovative waste management system, and embraced reusing furniture and
medical equipment. Discover practical steps for climate action in residential care and how
these changes benefit both people and nature.

Discover more climate initiatives:
Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.

Climate Action – Kildare County Council

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Are you a community organisation, school, business, or farmer in Maynooth taking action towards a more sustainable future?

Join us on this episode as we explore the exciting Climate Champions Award Programme launched by Kildare County Council.

Discover how you can be recognised for your efforts in energy efficiency, water conservation, biodiversity promotion, and carbon footprint reduction.

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Following a four-year construction programme, The Kerdiffstown Park project, remediated the former Kerdiffstown Landfill into a 30-hectare multi-use public park. Using the latest proven landfill management practices and sustainable construction techniques, these works transformed the former landfill site into a fantastic public amenity to be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike and for generations to come. In this episode we are joined by some of the team who worked on various aspects of the project and whom will give us an insight of how this fantastic facility was transformed from a former landfill to a public park.

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In this episode we speak to Paula O’Rourke, our Climate Action Co-Ordinator, where we discuss the contents of the recently published Climate Action Plan and learn what we can do as a community to help tackle climate change

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