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Seakel Fire & Security Launch 28-Day Fitness Challenge
For the month of February, we put it to you to take on 28 minutes of exercise for 28 consecutive days. It’s not only our physical health we need to look after, but our mental health too. By taking this on as a group, we will motivate, encourage and probably laugh quite a lot. Run, walk, crawl, take the dog out, take the kids out, dance, jump, swim, whatever takes your fancy.
Michele Pender Named CEO of USEE.ie
USEE.ie (Cool Partner 001) have announced they have promoted Michele Pender to CEO. Michele has been with Usee since the very start and has been a key component in the operations of Usee. She will now lead the team in her new role as CEO.
The CloudForests Carbon Calculator is Here!
We are incredibly excited to announce our very own, Cloudforests Carbon Calculator. This tool has been highly requested by our CoolPartner Community & we are happy to say it is now available.
Our Calculator can be used by our Cool Partners (or any business; big or small) to provide an estimate of your Annual Carbon Footprint. All you need to do is input some simple information regarding the 4 key elements of your business; Electricity, Travel, Waste & Water.
CLOUDFORESTS ENDURANCE TEAM SIGNS NEW RIDER RUTH BROOKS
Cloudforests Endurance Team (The End Team) has today announced their brand new rider, Ruth Brooks. Ruth brings some amazing experience and quality into the team and is sure to make waves in Ireland and abroad in the coming months & years with the rest of the Cloudforests End Team.
THE END TEAM SIGNS NEW RIDER RUTH BROOKS
Cloudforests Endurance Team (The End Team) has today announced their brand new rider, Ruth Brooks.
Ruth's cycling journey didn't begin until late 2016 when a friend took her mountain biking and she was instantly hooked.
The Alder Tree
The Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) is a native Irish tree, which has quite a history in Irish Folklore and History. It even has played a role in the naming of a number of Irish towns and villages. For example, Ballyfarnon (Béal Átha Fearnáin) in Country Roscommon translates to Mouth of the Ford of the Alder, and County Wexford, the town of Ferns comes from the Irish Word; Fearna (Alder Trees).
Trees of The Cloudforests - Alder
The Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) is a native Irish tree, which has quite a history in Irish Folklore and History. It even has played a role in the naming of a number of Irish towns and villages. For example, Ballyfarnon (Béal Átha Fearnáin) in Country Roscommon translates to Mouth of the Ford of the Alder, and County Wexford, the town of Ferns comes from the Irish Word; Fearna (Alder Trees).
Everything we nurture grows
Who is this mysterious figure? Could it be a new addition to our team? Well tune in next week and all will be revealed
Doonaha - Home to Cloudforest Three And A Napoleonic Battery
Situated on the banks of the Shannon River, on the Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare; the village of Doonaha is a true hidden gem on the famous Wild Atlantic Way.
The Cloudforests End Team Announce Brand New Jersey for 2022 & Beyond.
To celebrate the New Year, The Cloudforests End Team is announcing a brand new jersey.
Designed by Verge Sport, our new Jersey has retained the Green colour which represents our goal here @ The End Team, to promote Cloudforests in their mission to ‘Make Planet Earth Cool’.
Forestry as a Weapon in Tackling Carbon Emissions
There is no doubt about it; forestry is an underutilized weapon in the fight against Carbon Emissions, especially in Ireland. This point has recently been underlined by Forest Industries Ireland (FII), who have said forestry could potentially provide over 300 million tonnes of additional carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration by 2050
Thank You to Our CoolPartners
A big thank you to the first 21, we hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! See you all at Armada Hotel Spanish Point for super Twosday. The journey has begun to create one hundred forests for the planet along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way!
END Team - 2021 Review
In 2021, our team leader, Paul, took part and won the Wild Mayo Ultra 650 race and also completed the entire Wicklow Way out and back in the fastest known time of 20 hours unsupported.
My First Month @ CloudForests
A month seems like a fairly substantial amount of time from afar, however I’ve learned over the last four weeks that it really is nothing. However, what’s important is not the amount of time I’ve been at Cloudforests, it’s the quality of time I’ve had.
We Are 021!
21 businesses coming together to create new forests along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way - A very big welcome yet again to the team at Power Right Fire Energy & Security who became CoolPartner 021 yesterday.
CoolPartner 021 - Power Right Fire Energy Security
We are 021 - A very big welcome to Power Right Fire Energy & Security who join the CoolPartner Community today!
The Role of Bogs in Climate Action
Bogs (otherwise known as Peatlands) are a type of wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material like shrubs. They occur throughout the midlands of Ireland..they are also key components in the fight against Climate Change.
The History of Lahinch - Home of Cloudforest One
The literal Irish translation for Lahinch is ‘Half-Island’. This name comes from the unique geographic location of Lahinch, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the River Moy to the South & the Inagh River to the north of the town.

