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#Going Green

# going-green - Tuesday 2 March, 2021

A post box 350 kilometres above the Arctic Circle is 'going green' for St Patrick's Day
# Feelin' Green
# Feelin' Green

A post box 350 kilometres above the Arctic Circle is 'going green' for St Patrick's Day

Mar 2nd 2021, 10:16 AM 15,896 Views 5 Comments

Tourism Ireland today announced details of some of the famous attractions and sites around the world which will go green.

# going-green - Monday 2 March, 2020

Irish contingent at Lincoln City continues to grow with signing of former Luton Town captain
# Going Green
From The42
# Going Green

Irish contingent at Lincoln City continues to grow with signing of former Luton Town captain

Mar 2nd 2020, 10:45 AM 5,240 Views 0 Comments

Alan Sheehan has joined the club until the end of the season.

# going-green - Thursday 20 February, 2020

The world's largest beaver statue, a giant smurf and a kissing couple sculpture: These landmarks will be lit up for the 'Global Greening'
# Going Green
# Going Green

The world's largest beaver statue, a giant smurf and a kissing couple sculpture: These landmarks will be lit up for the 'Global Greening'

Feb 20th 2020, 2:45 PM 18,913 Views 24 Comments

Over 500 landmarks around the world will be lit green for St Patrick’s Day.

# going-green - Monday 10 February, 2020

Neither a ripple nor a wave - the Green Party's record-breaking election
# Going Green
# Going Green

Neither a ripple nor a wave - the Green Party's record-breaking election

Feb 10th 2020, 5:23 PM 29,674 Views 43 Comments

The Green Party’s best ever election result has been overshadowed by the Sinn Féin surge.

# going-green - Saturday 25 May, 2019

'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?
# Green Wave
# Green Wave

'Saoirse McHugh had a big personal impact': Why has Ireland gone Green for this year's elections?

May 25th 2019, 12:57 PM 43,999 Views 101 Comments

The Green Party could be in for a record-breaking election.

# going-green - Thursday 5 July, 2018

Supermacs to introduce recyclable cups, paper straws and biodegradable burger wraps in all restaurants
# Going Green
# Going Green

Supermacs to introduce recyclable cups, paper straws and biodegradable burger wraps in all restaurants

Jul 5th 2018, 5:00 PM 13,333 Views 45 Comments

The changes are part of the restaurant’s green initiative which is being rolled out across all 110 outlets.

# going-green - Monday 19 March, 2018

Latte levy and reusable cup discounts could reduce our plastic cup waste by 250,000 a day
# Going Green
# Going Green

Latte levy and reusable cup discounts could reduce our plastic cup waste by 250,000 a day

Mar 19th 2018, 7:00 AM 20,148 Views 65 Comments

On average Irish adults drink four hot drinks a week, with those aged 16-24 are the biggest spenders.

# going-green - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Higher taxes and more bus lanes: How the Citizens' Assembly wants Ireland to tackle climate change
# Going Green
# Going Green

Higher taxes and more bus lanes: How the Citizens' Assembly wants Ireland to tackle climate change

Nov 5th 2017, 4:36 PM 16,772 Views 119 Comments

The voting took place after two weekends of deliberation that focused on the energy, transport and agriculture sectors.

# going-green - Saturday 12 August, 2017

Six Irish players involved between both teams as Preston frustrate Leeds at Elland Road
# Going Green
From The42
# Going Green

Six Irish players involved between both teams as Preston frustrate Leeds at Elland Road

Aug 12th 2017, 6:25 PM 7,877 Views 3 Comments

Sean Maguire featured in the PNE squad but had to settle for a place on the bench alongside Daryl Horgan.

# going-green - Thursday 29 June, 2017

Almost 600,000 tonnes of packaging were recycled in Ireland last year
# Going Green
# Going Green

Almost 600,000 tonnes of packaging were recycled in Ireland last year

Jun 29th 2017, 6:15 AM 8,655 Views 30 Comments

There was a significant increase in the level of plastic recycled.

# going-green - Thursday 27 April, 2017

ESB and Bord na Móna to develop solar power for 150,000 homes
# Going Green
# Going Green

ESB and Bord na Móna to develop solar power for 150,000 homes

Apr 27th 2017, 10:22 PM 14,178 Views 41 Comments

Renewable energy in Ireland is currently predominantly generated from the wind.

# going-green - Friday 17 March, 2017

In Photos: A record number of landmarks turn green for St Patrick's Day
# Going Green
# Going Green

In Photos: A record number of landmarks turn green for St Patrick's Day

Mar 17th 2017, 3:12 PM 43,966 Views 29 Comments

World famous sites such as the London Eye, Niagara Falls and the Colosseum will be joined by some more unusual newcomers.

# going-green - Sunday 12 March, 2017

Behind the St Patrick's Day parade: 'You walk in with tears in your eyes - they are so dedicated'
# Going Green
# Going Green

Behind the St Patrick's Day parade: 'You walk in with tears in your eyes - they are so dedicated'

Mar 12th 2017, 8:00 AM 8,207 Views 10 Comments

We spoke to the two women responsible for the St Patrick’s Festival pageants, which will make up part of the parade this year.

# going-green - Thursday 9 February, 2017

World Trade Center to join global landmarks going green this St Patrick's Day
# The Big Green
# The Big Green

World Trade Center to join global landmarks going green this St Patrick's Day

Feb 9th 2017, 1:50 PM 11,329 Views 29 Comments

A string of new landmarks are set to go green this year.

# going-green - Thursday 17 March, 2016

LIVEBLOG: Hundreds of thousands turn out to celebrate St Patrick's Day
# As It Happens
# As It Happens

LIVEBLOG: Hundreds of thousands turn out to celebrate St Patrick's Day

Mar 17th 2016, 1:00 PM 41,044 Views 21 Comments

Happy St Patrick’s Day, everyone.

Paddy's Day in rural Ireland: Vintage tractors, Downton Abbey and the oldest Patrick in Clare
# Going Green
# Going Green

Paddy's Day in rural Ireland: Vintage tractors, Downton Abbey and the oldest Patrick in Clare

Mar 17th 2016, 6:10 AM 19,232 Views 20 Comments

Teams of volunteers across the country have spent months fine-tuning plans for parades.

# going-green - Sunday 13 March, 2016

From Dublin to the Deep South: Here's how the world will celebrate Paddy's Day
# Going Green
# Going Green

From Dublin to the Deep South: Here's how the world will celebrate Paddy's Day

Mar 13th 2016, 8:00 PM 20,513 Views 35 Comments

There’ll be parades in places as far away as Japan and New Zealand.

# going-green - Saturday 12 March, 2016

Here are the landmarks going green for the first time this St Patrick's Day
# Turbo The Goat
# Turbo The Goat

Here are the landmarks going green for the first time this St Patrick's Day

Mar 12th 2016, 3:00 PM 25,296 Views 30 Comments

The Global Greening is in its seventh year.

# going-green - Monday 18 May, 2015

8 simple ways to take your avocados to the next level
# Going Green
From The Daily Edge
# Going Green

8 simple ways to take your avocados to the next level

May 18th 2015, 6:00 PM 7,215 Views 0 Comments

AA, avocado anonymous.

# going-green - Tuesday 17 March, 2015

The world going green for St Patrick's Day will fill you with pride
# Paris To Berlin
# Paris To Berlin

The world going green for St Patrick's Day will fill you with pride

Mar 17th 2015, 8:42 PM 80,510 Views 89 Comments

The ‘Global Greening’ is even bigger this year.

# going-green - Sunday 8 March, 2015

Kaka scores last-gasp equaliser as St Ledger makes MLS debut
# Going Green
From The42
# Going Green

Kaka scores last-gasp equaliser as St Ledger makes MLS debut

Mar 8th 2015, 11:40 PM 12,802 Views 12 Comments

The Brazilian legend upstaged David Villa in the clash of the new franchises.

# going-green - Monday 7 July, 2014

We bought five times more electric cars this year...
# Going Green
# Going Green

We bought five times more electric cars this year...

Jul 7th 2014, 6:00 PM 7,012 Views 15 Comments

…but don’t get too excited – that’s still only 124 out of 62,280.

# going-green - Monday 17 March, 2014

Going green: Landmarks across the world honour Ireland
# Going Green
# Going Green

Going green: Landmarks across the world honour Ireland

Mar 17th 2014, 2:47 PM 32,413 Views 25 Comments

More than 100 landmark buildings and iconic sites turning a shade of green to honour Ireland’s national holiday.

# going-green - Friday 14 March, 2014

‘Galling’: Enda Kenny describes effect of recession in St Patrick’s Day message
# Going Green
# Going Green

‘Galling’: Enda Kenny describes effect of recession in St Patrick’s Day message

Mar 14th 2014, 11:11 PM 21,181 Views 137 Comments

The Taoiseach said there is ‘global affection’ for the Irish people’s ‘nobility’.

# going-green - Wednesday 12 February, 2014

Sleeping Beauty's castle and Trump Tower are going green for Paddy's Day
# Emerald Cities
# Emerald Cities

Sleeping Beauty's castle and Trump Tower are going green for Paddy's Day

Feb 12th 2014, 5:21 PM 12,226 Views 25 Comments

Old favourites like the Pyramids in Egypt and the ‘Welcome’ sign in Las Vegas will take on a green hue for the holiday as well.

# going-green - Sunday 17 March, 2013

Thanks Poznan! Polish town goes green in unofficial Patrick’s Day tribute
# Aw You Guys
# Aw You Guys

Thanks Poznan! Polish town goes green in unofficial Patrick’s Day tribute

Mar 17th 2013, 9:35 AM 18,504 Views 28 Comments

We haven’t forgotten you either.

# going-green - Saturday 16 March, 2013

Pic: Richard Branson goes green for St Patrick’s Day
# Green Is The Colour
# Green Is The Colour

Pic: Richard Branson goes green for St Patrick’s Day

Mar 16th 2013, 6:00 PM 19,552 Views 17 Comments

The Virgin founder had dyed his beard green for the big day…

From Niagara Falls to the pyramids, landmarks go green for Patrick's Day
# Going Green
# Going Green

From Niagara Falls to the pyramids, landmarks go green for Patrick's Day

Mar 16th 2013, 3:42 PM 24,585 Views 56 Comments

It’s beginning to look a lot like Paddy’s Day…

# going-green - Wednesday 6 March, 2013

27 Irish landmarks going green for St Patrick's Festival
# Green Light
# Green Light

27 Irish landmarks going green for St Patrick's Festival

Mar 6th 2013, 11:16 AM 14,964 Views 41 Comments

Castles, memorials and at least one Government department will get the green light from 14 to 18 March.

# going-green - Sunday 18 March, 2012

Want to see Niagara Falls turned green for Patrick’s Day?
# Going Green
# Going Green

Want to see Niagara Falls turned green for Patrick’s Day?

Mar 18th 2012, 5:46 PM 15,211 Views 24 Comments

The Prince’s Palace in Monaco and City Hall in Vienna joined a huge range of landmarks around the world which went green for the day yesterday.

# going-green - Saturday 17 March, 2012

In pictures: Iconic sites go green for St Patrick's Day
# St Patrick's Day
From The Daily Edge
# St Patrick's Day

In pictures: Iconic sites go green for St Patrick's Day

Mar 17th 2012, 2:39 PM 18,448 Views 17 Comments

From San Francisco’s Coit Tower to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, check out the world sites to have already ‘gone green’ for Ireland’s national day.

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