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A study in laboratory simulated streams revealed that the mayfly genus Centroptilum increased the export of periphyton, [32] thus indirectly affecting primary production positively, which is an essential process for ecosystems. The mayfly can also reallocate and alter the nutrient availability in aquatic habitats through the process of ...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Irish: An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara) is a department of the Government of Ireland. According to the department, its mission is to "lead the sustainable development of a competitive, consumer focused agri-food sector and to contribute to a vibrant rural economy and society". [ 1 ]
Agriculture in Ireland is a major component of the modern economy of the Republic of Ireland. [21] A major livestock producer, Ireland has very limited horticultural and grain production on account of its topography and climate. Ireland manufactures many derivatives and value-added products from its livestock base.
Irish Agricultural Museum. / 52.293154; -6.504663. The Irish Agricultural Museum ( Irish: Musaem Talmhaíochta na hÉireann) is a museum dedicated to the history of Irish rural life. Housed in the farm and stable courtyard buildings of Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, the collections represent all elements of rural life, including transport ...
The Dublin Society (1731–1820) The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) (Irish: Cumann Ríoga Bhaile Átha Cliath[ 1 ]) is an Irish philanthropic organisation and members club which was founded as the 'Dublin Society' on 25 June 1731 with the aim to see Ireland thrive culturally and economically. [ 2 ] It was long active as a learned society ...
In 2017 Dublin ranked 1st in Ireland by disposable income per person, at 110% of the State average.. In 2008, it was the city with the 2nd highest wages in the world, dropping to 10th place in 2009, and, according to a Brookings Institution report in 2012, had the 14th highest income per capita in the world at $55,578 (€42,960).
Lord Mayor of Dublin. The Lord Mayor of Dublin (Irish: Ardmhéara Bhaile Átha Cliath) [a] is the honorary title of the chairperson (Irish: Cathaoirleach [ˈkahiːɾˠl̠ʲəx]) of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent, since June 2024, is councillor James Geoghegan. [1]
June – The Kindred Spirits sculpture was unveiled in Midleton, County Cork. 8 September – The gothic horror film The Lodgers premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. 2017 – Cairde, an Irish dance group, began [clarification needed] at the 2017 Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis, County Clare.