Lough Carra Catchment Association Podcast

The guest for this episode is John Horan,farmer from Ballintuber who is enrolled in the agri-environmental scheme for the Lough Carra LIFE Project.
John provides a practical perspective on modern farmingand the implementation of measures that protect the lake’s water quality.

Dr. Elaine McGoff is Head of Advocacy with An Taisce, one of Ireland's oldest and largest environmental organisations. She works on a broad range of topics including land use, climate, biodiversity and water quality, with a particular focus on planning, policy and compliance with environmental legislation. She advocates widely for environmental protection and legal compliance throughout planning and licencing applications, and in Government policy.
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Elaine has a PhD in Freshwater Ecology from Trinity College Dublin, and an Advanced Diploma in Planning and Environmental Law from Kings Inns.  She is Vice Chair of the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) and Steering Committee member of the Environmental Pillar.

The guest in this episode is Brian Hughes, a National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger responsible for South East Mayo region, including Lough Carra and its entire catchment area.

This episode’s guest is John Thornton, the new chair of the Lough Carra Catchment Association, taking over from Tom Byrne. John grew up on the shores of Lough Carra, and his love for the lake, its history, and the local community really shines through during the interview.

This episode’s guest is Peter Comer, a Teagasc ASSAP Advisor. Peter works with farmers, providing guidance on practices that help to prevent nutrients, sediment, and pesticides from entering local water bodies.