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Dylan

@Dylan_OFlynn

Environmental chemist with a passion for water quality. https://xitter.gq/t.co/H3afiVP2Rc

Joined November 2019
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Disheartened to see Castletown Parklands is under threat from housing developers. they have already started putting in a car park beside the River Liffey and placed 'land poisoned' signs beside pollinator friend zones. 1/2
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Ireland really needs to make significant improvement in how we deal with nutrient pollution. #LoughNeagh #Eutrophication #CleanWater
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Campaigners have held a wake on the shores of Lough Neagh to mourn what they say is the death of the largest freshwater lake in Ireland and the UK. The lough is heavily polluted with toxic blue-green algae | rte.ie/b/1405756
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Meanwhile visitor access from M4 is being withdrawn to the wonderful Castletown House in CELBRIDGE after OPW were out bid in sale of land adjoining house.
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@LeoVaradkar9 Sep 2023
After many years I’m finally seeing the beauty of An Blascaod Mór. One of Ireland’s most priceless and unique islands. We’re looking at how to best improve access for visitors
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Replying to @ParkerCaitriona
Protestors stopping the works on temporary car park at #castletownhouse @joeneville2010 @NualaKilleenSD #savecastletown @opwireland @castletownOPW Locals clearly not accepting decision to end current access & parking
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#WATCH Hundreds of people in Celbridge turned out for a protest calling for access to Castletown House to be maintained Lands surrounding the popular heritage property were sold to a private developer earlier this year @nicole_gernon reports ⤵️ #VMNews

Protesters call for access to Castletown House to be maintained

Hundreds of people in Celbridge in Co. Kildare have turned out for a protest calling for access to Castletown House to be maintained. Lands surrounding the popular OPW heritage property were sold to a private developer earlier this year and the car park is due to shut this weekend with a temporary one to be installed.

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Castletown isn't just any green space; it holds immense cultural, historical, and environmental significance for our community. Protesters are currently on-site, but they need more support! We must protect our cultural, historical, and environmental heritage.2/2
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Great research on display at the 13th International Passive Sampling Workshop and Symposium. I am delighted to share our projects progress into using @chemcatcher passive samplers for pharmaceutical detection in surface waters.
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The WHO has estimated that antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050. The presence of antibiotics in wastewater and rivers will only increase our environmental exposure to resistant bacteria. Source: who.int/news/item/29-04-2019…
Alistair Boxall (@AlistairBoxall) profile pictureAlistair Boxall@AlistairBoxall29 Jun 2022
Discharge of bacteria from sewage into UK rivers risks antimicrobial resistance, experts warn - The Pharmaceutical Journal pharmaceutical-journal.com/a…
Discharge of bacteria from sewage into UK rivers risks antimicrobial resistance, experts warn

Discharge of bacteria from sewage into UK rivers risks antimicrobial resistance, experts warn

Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, has called on water companies to eliminate the discharge of coliforms from sewage works “with urgency”, citing concerns around the presence of...

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I hope more people get out and look at our rivers, you'd be supprised how much life you see. Of course only if the rivers water quality is suitable for life. "The truth is that we will never save wildlife by killing it" - Steve Irwin @EMPIRE_DCU #protectourrivers – at Dublin City, Ireland
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Here are the results I received from the lab I sent the water sample to. I'll have a look at EQS (environmental quality standards) guidelines as soon as I have time. In the meantime I'm sending it out for whomever is interested and would like to comment. #ryeriverpollution – at Dublin City, Ireland
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As I mentioned before in regards to this test. The samples were taken a few hours after the suspected release. So samples may have been diluted. Thankfully it seems that PAH, detergents and heavy metals were not at high concentrations (at the time of sampling) – at South Dublin, Ireland
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This would be one of the worst outcomes which I can think of for the Rye River pollution. A farmer in County Monaghan Farmer who polluted a river with silage effluent got a € 400 fine + legal fees. How can we protect our rivers if the fines are so low. fishinginireland.info/2022/o… – at Kildare, Ireland
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Yesterday was a great day for river water sampling. These samples will go on to help build a profile on the global presence of pharmaceuticals in rivers. See here for more ⬇️ globalpharms.org/ @EMPIRE_DCU @DCUWater @John_Wilkinson4 @AlistairBoxall #globalpharms – at Dublin City, Ireland
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I am so excited to share this with everyone...I am published in the @IrishTimes today! It felt amazing to share about current research and my journey to Ireland to pursue PhD at @DCUChemistry 🎉 irishtimes.com/science/2022/… @BlanaidWhiteDCU @JimCarolanMU @ProtectsProject – at Dublin City, Ireland
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phys.org/news/2022-06-pharma…

How is pharmaceutical pollution affecting the world's rivers?

During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into the environment, especially in surface waters. Results from a...

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Further Pollution Discovered In The #RiverRye In #Maynooth #Kildare kfmradio.com/news/localnews/…
Further Pollution Discovered In The River Rye In Maynooth

Further Pollution Discovered In The River Rye In Maynooth

It follows the death of over 500 fish in the River Rye earlier this month.

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The source has been identified and the situation is being addressed. Thankfully it was not an intentional release. Cleanup operations are underway. Thanks for following up Vanessa. – at Dublin City, Ireland
Cllr. Vanessa Liston (@listonv) profile pictureCllr. Vanessa Liston@listonv22 Jun 2022
Replying to @Dylan_OFlynn
Dylan, KCC have found that this latest spill related to a vehicle which went on fire resulting in the spillage of some diesel into a gulley & ultimately into the river via a storm water pipe. Owners arranging for river & pipe cleaning. Previous pollution inves is ongoing.
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Replying to @listonv @Dylan_OFlynn
Also, KCC press office will issue an update shortly on this incident. The previous incident investigation is still ongoing.
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#ListenBack to Hour 2 of #KildareToday - @Dylan_OFlynn #RyeRiver (contd.) - Listener in #Donadea's struggle to get planning permission - Cllr. @MarkLeigh76 #AthyMD - Dr. @NushaYonkova @_IHREC - Cllr. @ChrisPenderKE #KildareNewbridgeMD kfmradio.com/on-air/podcasts…

Wednesday 22nd June 2022 - Hour 2 - Kildare Today

with Clem Ryan, Eoin Beatty and Ciara Noble

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