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Irish Independent
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Meet the Galway photographer with a passion for insect portraits – ‘Exotic, mad-looking yokes right in my garden'
Lisa Clancy has captured thousands of insect portraits since discovering her passion during her studies in Nottingham Today at 13:00 A Galway-based insect photographer has explained the secret behind her unique passion ahead of the launch of her latest portrait book. Clare-born photographer Lisa Clancy has been taking photos of insects since 2009, when she embarked on a master's degree in Biological Photography and Imaging at the University of Nottingham.
Irish Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Post
New Paralympics Ireland president pledges to ‘strengthen voice and visibility' of para sports
LISA CLANCY has vowed to create an environment where Irish para athletes can 'thrive' as she takes up the role of president at Paralympics Ireland. Clancy was elected to the role following a vote held at the organisation's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in person in Dublin this month. Newly elected Paralympics Ireland president Lisa Clancy Having served as vice-president at the organisation since 2021, Clancy now succeeds Eimear Breathnach, who has completed her four-year term at the helm of the organisation which represents, prepares and manages Ireland's paralympians. Clancy takes on the role as the organisation prepares to build a team for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. 'It is an incredible honour to be elected President of Paralympics Ireland,' Clancy said. 'I am deeply passionate about creating an environment where our Para athletes can thrive,' she added. 'I look forward to working alongside our athletes, staff, and partners to continue strengthening the voice and visibility of Paralympic sport in Ireland.' In a statement Paralympics Ireland said Clancy 'brings decades of leadership experience in Irish sport and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and athlete-centred development'. 'Her appointment marks a new chapter for the organisation as it builds towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games,' they added. Former president Eimear Breathnach (l) with Lisa Clancy Clancy is noted for her contributions to sports governance in Ireland, including her leadership role in launching the Women in Sport Leadership Programme. Paralympics Ireland has also elected two new Vice Presidents, Lorcan Claffey and Patrice Dockery. 'Paralympics Ireland also wishes to extend its deepest thanks to outgoing President Eimear Breathnach for her dedication and leadership,' the organisation added. 'Under Breathnach's tenure, the organisation saw growth in athlete participation, improved governance standards, and heightened public awareness of Paralympic sport across the country.' They added: 'With Clancy now officially in post, Paralympics Ireland looks forward to a vibrant and impactful next phase of development under her leadership.' See More: Lisa Clancy, Paralympics Ireland, President
RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Lisa Clancy elected as new president of Paralympics Ireland
Lisa Clancy has been elected as the new president of Paralympics Ireland. Clancy, who has served as Vice-President of Paralympics Ireland since 2021, succeeds Eimear Breathnach as the organisation builds towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Clancy is widely recognised for her contributions to sports governance, including her leadership role in launching the Women in Sport Leadership programme. "It is an incredible honour to be elected President of Paralympics Ireland," she said. "I am deeply passionate about creating an environment where our Para athletes can thrive. I look forward to working alongside our athletes, staff, and partners to continue strengthening the voice and visibility of Paralympic sport in Ireland."
Agriland
23-04-2025
- General
- Agriland
Burrenbeo Trust ‘celebration' of biodiversity to begin on May 3
The Burrenbeo Trust's annual series of events to highlight biodiversity in the Burren is set to begin this year on May 3. The trust said it has organised a 'wide range of events' throughout the month of May as part of 'Burren in Bloom' to draw attention to the regions' diversity of plants, flowers, birds and insects. The events include 14 guided walks on Burren hills and farms, in woodlands, at national park sites and in gardens, along with talks, workshops, and a webinar, with naturalists, and local farmers and landowners taking part. The opening talk of the programme on May 3 in Kinvara, Co. Galway, will feature the works of insect photographer, naturalist and author Lisa Clancy. The 'Wildlife Pond Workshop' delivered by Féidhlim Harty, advisor with The Hare's Corner initiative, also on May 3, and 'Caher Bridge Garden visit' guided by its creator Carl Wright on May 11, will both highlight 'actions that individuals or communities can take to make more space for nature in their own pockets of land'. An evening talk on May 22 in Doolin, Co. Clare, will see Dutch ecologist and lecturer Matthijs Schouten, along with others, give perspectives on what makes the Burren a 'unique landscape' for learning. Other indoor events organised by Burrenbeo Trust include a Tea Talk with author Rachel McKenna on 'Step into Nature – Flora and Fauna from May to June' in Tubber Village Hall; a children's art workshop with wildlife artist Gordon D'Arcy in Kinvara Community Centre; as well as an online talk on 'Ants in Ireland – and the Burren' with zoologist John Breen. The series of events will end on the last weekend of May with three Burren farm walks: the 'Burren Farm Biodiversity' walk with the Burren Aran team (part of the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme); the 'Great Irish Grasslands' walk with botanist Phoebe O'Brien; and a 'Return to the Winterage' walk. Commenting on the upcoming programme of events, Áine Bird, CEO of Burrenbeo Trust, said: 'The Burren's unique ecological richness makes it a perfect place for learning and celebration. Burren in Bloom brings us together to appreciate this beauty while reminding us of the local and global threats to biodiversity and our role in protecting it.' The indoor events are free, while costs apply to the guided walks, with that money going to the Burrenbeo Trust. Advance booking for all events is necessary, unless otherwise stated. The programme of events is part funded by the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Burren Aran co-operation project (CP).
