As part of the annual Lifelong Learning Festival, Lifetime Lab hosted a number of talks by Éanna Ní Lamhna, the well-known botanist, writer and radio personality and President of An Taisce, she is, perhaps, best known for her work on RTE’s ‘Mooney goes Wild’. Éanna is widely regarded as an entertaining and informative speaker and has a special talent of bringing her subject to life, sharing her knowledge of wildlife and the environment in a fun and informative way.

Beginning with a breakfast briefing to invited guests, environmental education and the important role of communications were the topics discussed.

(L to R) Tony McClafferty, Corporate Director NTR (main private sector sponsor of Lifetime Lab), Eanna Ni Lamhna and Michael O’Brien, Senior Engineer Cork City Council.

A presentation to the Cork city participants of the Green School programme followed. With an audience of over 80 teachers and students listening attentively, Éanna spoke on how schools across Ireland were successfully playing a vital role in protecting the environment and how the Green Schools programme was one of the most successful in Europe.

(L to R) Michael O’Brien, Mount Mercy College Students, Miriam O'Brien, Cliodhna O’Neill, Sarah Corcoran, Kim M.O’Brien.

In the afternoon Éanna delivered a talk open to the public, all listeners were delighted to get the opportunity to ask questions relating to the topics discussed.

(L to R) John Walsh, Cork City Energy Agency, Mary Walsh, Cork City Council, Eanna Ni Lamhna, Mervyn Horgan Manager Lifetime Lab, Michael O’Brien, Cork City Council, Una Leader and Edel Dineen, Education Officers Lifetime Lab.