NORE RIVER CATCHMENT TRUST.
Working towards a vibrant river for all; Environment & Heritage, Land Use & Enterprise and Recreation & Amenity.
Giant Hogweed – A garden escape with a dangerous sting.
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) was introduced as an ornamental garden plant in the 19th century. However due to its successful invasive nature it has taken hold in areas where it […]
Indicator Flora and Fauna
We’re delighted to have produced this flyer to help improve identification and recording of indicator species on the Nore and its tributaries. Its downloadable here NORE-VISION-FLORA-FAUNA-4-web and paper copies are […]
Project Officer Position
As short term contract is coming to an end NRCT is advertising for the post of Project Officer. See details here Nore River Catchment Trust Project Officer Job Description Closing […]
The Nore River Catchment
The Nore drains approximately 2,540 square kilometers of Leinster and Munster and is one of the significant catchments in the southeast along with its sisters; The Suir and the Barrow. The main landuse is agriculture with dairy and cattle farming being dominant.
The population of the catchment is approximately 100,000 people with Kilkenny being the largest urban area; other significant towns include Mountrath, Durrow and Abbeyleix in Co Laois, and Callan and Thomastown in Kilkenny. The main channel is joined by many tributaries; the Mountrath, the Erkina near Durrow, the Dinan, the Breagagh in Kilkenny City, the Kings and the Little Arrigle near Thomastown.
The river is a valued amenity and used for water sports particularly kayaking, swimming at a number of designated locations, angling and walking. There are a number of well established Kayak clubs throughout the catchment and Trail Kilkenny manages and promotes the trails in Kilkenny.
Natural Flood Management
We are no longer watching climate change from a far and have experienced severe weather events here over the past number of years. NRCT supports the use of nature based […]
Built Heritage
The catchment is home to a treasure of built heritage sites. Nore Vision – NRCT recognises the significance and importance of our built heritage and acknowledge its value to all. […]
Eel Monitoring
Teams of Nore Vision volunteers have worked with Dr Rob Cruikshanks, Inland Fisheries Ireland on an eel monitoring programme over the past two years. Rob has worked for over 12 […]
