Attachment A

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Attachment A

ATTACHMENT B.1
MAP 1
Pond
110kv
LEGEND
AGGLOMERATION
Well
Kv
110
Sports
Ground
LB
BM 22.89
Area under construction
Car Park
Sports
Ground
Well
Sports Ground
11.1
4
13.1
3
Ros Choill
13.4
12.9
11.1
An Curran
Rose
Cottage
2
1
College
Copsewood
House
11.4
Chapel
10.1
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College
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12.8
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Sports
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Pallaskenry
Pallís Chaonraí
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9.0
Well
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Ground
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Castle
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Scale 1:7,500
16.7
Well
14.5
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Licence number 2003/07CCMA/Limerick County Council.
15.4
Approved : ____________________
Well
MAP 1 - PALLASKENRY AGGLOMERATION
REVISION : A
DATE : FEB.2009
PALLASKENRY WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION
LIMERICK COUNTY COUNCIL
PROJECT Nr. 253740
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ATTACHMENT B.2
MAP 2
LEGEND
WWTP SITE
Sports
Ground
Car Park
Sports Ground
4
13.1
3
Ros Choill
13.4
12.9
11.1
An Curran
Rose
Cottage
2
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College
Copsewood
House
11.4
Chapel
10.1
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College
LS
LS
LS
12.8
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10.8
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9.0
Well
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MAP 2 - PALLASKENRY WWTP SITE LOCATION MAP
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ATTACHMENT B.2
MAP 3
Not to Scale
MAP 3 - PALLASKENRY WWTP SITE LAYOUT
REVISION : A
DATE : FEB.2009
Approved : ____________________
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ATTACHMENT B.3
MAP 4
LEGEND
PRIMARY DISCHARGE
POINT
MONITORING LOCATION
Point
SW1u
Ringmoylan Quay
Northing
140525
157905
SW1u
140600
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SW1d
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MAP 4 - PRIMARY DISCHARGE POINT (SW1)
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ATTACHMENT B.4
MAP 5
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LS
Mh
LEGEND
1
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LS
10.7
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3
Mh's
SECONDARY DISCHARGE
POINT
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Northing
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MAP 5 - SECONDARY DISCHARGE POINT (SW2)
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ATTACHMENT B.4
MAP 6
LEGEND
SECONDARY DISCHARGE
POINT
11.6
Point
Easting
Northing
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Approved : ____________________
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MAP 6 - SECONDARY DISCHARGE POINT (SW3)
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ATTACHMENT B.8
MAP 7
WWTP
Description
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SITE NOTICE
LOCATION
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11.4
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Approved : ____________________
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MAP 7 - SITE NOTICE LOCATION
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SITE NOTICE
APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY FOR A WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LICENCE
In accordance with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation)
Regulations 2007, Limerick County Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle,
Co. Limerick is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for a
Waste Water Discharge Licence for the agglomeration of Pallaskenry at
the following locations:
Plant Name
Pallaskenry WWTP
Location
Pallaskenry
National Grid Ref.
E141325 N155800
Function
Main
Emergency
Secondary
Emergency
Townland
Ringmoylan
Pallas (ED
Pallaskenry)
Pallas (ED
Pallaskenry)
Receptor
River Shannon
Lake
Grid Reference
E140525 N157905
E141575 N155089
Stream
E142120 N154958
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Primary
Secondary
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The Pallaskenry WWTP provides preliminary and secondary treatment and nutrient
removal to sewage from Pallaskenry and environs.
Co
A copy of the application for the Waste Water Discharge Licence and such
further information relating to the application as may be furnished to the
Agency in the course of the Agency’s consideration of the Application shall as
soon as is practicable after receipt by the Agency be available for inspection or
purchase at the
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Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle
Estate, Co. Wexford, Lo Call 1890 335599 Telephone: 053-9160600 Fax: 0539160699 Email:info@epa.ie
and at
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Limerick County Council Offices, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Co.
Limerick, Telephone: 061-496000 Fax: 061-496001
Submissions in relation to the application may be made to the
Environmental Protection Agency at its headquarters described above.
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12,2008. Rest in Peace:
We miss your smile, your joking ways,
We 'miss the things you used to say,
And when old times we do. recall,
Dermot, it's then we miss you most of all.
Loved and remembered always' by your sisters-in-law, Nuala
and Brid.
In loving memory of Winifred (Amy) O'Donnell, Gardenhill,
Castleconnell, Co. Limerick who died on 19th February 2008.
Rest in Peace. Masses offered. 1st anniversary Mass will be
offered on Sunday 22nd Februray at 11.30 a.m. In St. Joseph's
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How much we love her can never be told,
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Your vacant place no one can fill .
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Significant Further Informa- Revised Plans or Significant Significant Further Informa- ~Igmficant Further !nforma- I John & Niamh Kelly c/o
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have submitted significantfur-:\ intends to aD~ly to J.imerick.,;.. _~~~ ave, ~ I~?TJ.? ~e ~'ff'J~tion to de'l~JOJ)mf'nt at R~l-..-:.zy-~·e ......n!fa:Y~for Permisther infonnation to Limerick C.ounty CO~.IIA£,~,~.fulI plan- mission to develop «at,)oShan-, ycah~ne ..... ~~~~~~!Jry, under .. si9,n to ....demolish J?~ of il!l
County Council in connection mng permISSIon to cha~ge nongrove, Pallaskenry, Co. planmng penrusslon reference eXIsting dwelling and the conwith planning application ref- - hous~ type, granted p~anmng Limerick; Planning ref. no. number 08/1607. The current struction of a two-storey extenerence no 08/2123 for devel- 'permIssIon under pl~ng ref. 08/1559.: The development application is for retention of sion and all associated site
opment at Garranbawn Cen- no. 01/2480 at. A~mgton, will cons'ist of the demolition existing dwelling house as . works. at No.18 Hazehall,
tre, Liscreagh, Murroe, Co ~u~roe,. Co. Lu;nenck. ~he of the existing garage struc- constructed, including revised Monaleen, Castletroy, LimerLimerick. The development sIgmficantfurther informatIon
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site layout.' The further infor- ick.
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mission for revision to planh . revision to the .site, layout to inspect,ed or purchased at a fee not
ning permission ref no 07/104 The; significant further infor- rear of t e eXlstmg two storey, increase the site area" to exceedmg the reasonable cost of
comprising the use of ground .mation or. revised plans, as do~~r h?use, a n~w ga~ge accommodate a new soil pol- maki~g a copy, !it the ?ffi~es of t~e
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ther information submitted sonable cost of making a copy -!llshed to the PlannI!1g Author- offices of Limerick Co. Coun- rece~pt. by the a~thonty of the
comprises details of the pro- at the offices of the planning ~ty a~d. are avaIlable for cil, County Hall, Dooradoyle applIcatIon,
posed ventilation and extrac- authority during its public' mspectIon?r purchase at a fee during its public opening
tion equipment proposed for opening hours and a, submis- not exceedu~g the reasonable hours and a submission or
use in the development. Sig- sion or observation in relation cost of makmg a c~py at ~he observation in relation to the
nificant Further Information to the further infonnation or' ?ffices o.f the au!honty durmg further information may be
has been furnished to the plan- revised plans may be made to ItS p~b~IC openmg ho~rs. ('>. made to the authority in writning authority in respect of the planning authority in writ- SUb~ssIon or obse.rvatIon m ing on payment of the prethis proposed' development ing on· payment of the pre- relatIon to th~ rev!~ed plans scribed fee not later than two
and is available, for inspection scribed fee. not later than 2 may ~e made m \yntmg ~o the weeks after the receipt of the
or purchased· at the offices of weeks after receipt of the Plannmg Authon!y on pay- newspaper notice and site
the authority. during public newspaper notice and site ment of the prescnbed fee, not notice by Limerick County
opening hours. A submission notice by the planning author- late~ than 2 weeks after ~he Council.
or observation in relation to . ity, or in the case of a planning receIl?t of th~ newspaper not,tce
the Further Information may application accompanied by an and SIt~ notIce by the Plannmg
be made in ,writing to the plan- EIS, within 5 weeks of receipt Authonty.
APPLICATION.TO
ning authority on payment of of such notices by the planning
the subscribed fee not later . authority. .
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PLANNING AUTHORITY
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than 2 weeks after the receipt
APPLICATION TO
PLANNING AUTHORITY
of the newspaper notice and
PLANNING AUTHORITY
Limerick .. County Council: Limerick County Councii I,
site notice by the Planning
Kenneally &. Murphy, .Archi- Michael Hayden, wish to
Authority.
Limerick County Council: tects & Engineers, 2 Main apply to the above named
Take notice that Catherine Street, Abbeyfeale, Tel. 068 authority for permission to
APPLICATION ORITY
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Beary and Clive Davison are 51152 intend to apply to Lim- deve 1op at· Mu1"
calf Dnve,
PLANNING AUTH
applying to Limerick County erick County Council on Annacotty, Co. Limerick.
Limerick County Council: t Council for planning pennis- behalf of John Murphy for The development will consist
Mary McCarthy, C/o Mansell sion to retain alterations/varia- planning permission to demol- of the demolition of an existand Co. Project Managers, tions, including an attic con- ish existing derelict dwelling ing dwelling house, the conBallylanders, Co. Limerick version carried ou1. to plans & barn and replace same with struction of a new dwelling
(087) 9821934, intend to apply previously approved under ref- new single storey dwelling house,
domestic
garage,
to the above authority for erence number 08/126 in house with proprietary efflu- entrance and front boundary
retention
permission - for respect of (a) An extension to ent treatment system, front wall, landscaping and all assorevised site boundaries and the their dwelling house, and ~ (b) , boundary. entrance walls with ciated site works.
relocation of entrance on site The construction. of an out- all associated site works at The planning application may
layout including all associated building at Cloghilawarreela, Glendarragh, Templeglantine, be inspected or purchased at a
site works at Newton, Clarina, Garrydoolis, Pallasgreen, Co. ,Co. Limerick.
fee not exceeding the reason" .
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The planning application maybe. able cost of making a copy, at
Co. Limerick on previously Limerick.
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exceeding the reasonable cost of the offices of . the, planning observation in relation to the appli- to the application may. be
making a copy, at the offices of the authority during its public cation may be made to the authorplanning authority during its public opening hour and a submis- ity in writing on payment of the made to the authority in writopening hours and a submission or
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prescribed fee within the period of ing on payment of. a prescribed app lea IOn.
ty of the application.
five weeks beginning on the date 0 f , fee within the period of 5
receipt by' the authority of the weeks beginning on the date of
APPLICATION TO
application.'
receipt by the authority of the
PLANNING AUTHORITY
application.
Limerick County Council:
APPLICATION TO
"Take notice that planning perAPPLICATION TO
APPLICATION'TO
mission is being sought from
PLANNING AUTHORITY
PLANNING AUTHORITY
PLANNING' AUTHORITY
the above authority for the
We, Simon Imray and Joan Limerick County Council: demolition of existing rear Limerick County Council:
Irwin, wish to apply to the Churchtown, Newcastle West, extension and the construction Take notice that planning perPermission of a new extension to existing mission is being sought from
above named authority for per- Co Limerick.
mission to develop at Gar- sought to, demolish existing dwelling house, the relocation the above authority for the
ryfme, Bruree, Co. Limerick. dwelling and to construct 7 of existing site entrance and construction of a dwelling
The development will consist no. terraced houses and 4 no.. the construction of an agricul- house, septic tank and percolaof the construction of a new 2 bed apartments with car tural entrance including all tion area, entrance, including
dwelling house and domestic parking, bin storage and asso-. associated site works at Drom- all ancillary site works at
garage, the provision of a ciated site works. at Church- keen North, Pallasgreen, Co. OolahillsWest, Oola, Co.
wastewater treatment system town, Newcastle West" Co. Limerick by Paddy McCarthy. Limerick by Rita Hickey.
and raised percolation area, Limerick for Mr. Con Nash, The planning application may The planning application may
Gilleece
McDonnell be inspected or purchased at a be inspected or purchased at a
new entrance, landscaping and c/o
O'Shaughnessy Ltd..
fee not· exceeding the reason- fee not exceeding the reasonall associated site works.
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The planning application may be The planning application may be able cost of making a copy, at able cost of making a copy, at
inspected or purchased at a fee not inspected or purchased at a fee not the offices of the planning the offices of the planning
exceeding the reasonable cost of exceeding the reasonable cost of authority during its public authority during its public
making a copy, at the offices of the making a copy, at the offices of the opening hours and a submis- opening hours and a submisplanning authority during its public planning authority during its public sion or observation in relation sion or observation in relation
opening hours and a submission or opening hours and a submission or
to the application may be
observation in relation to the appli- observation in relation to the appli- to the application may be made to the authority in writ, cation may be made to the author- cation may be made to the author- made to the authority in writing on payment of a prescribed
ity in writing on payment of the ity in writing on payment of the ing on payment of a prescribed
prescribed fee within the period of prescribed fee within the period of fee within the period of five fee within the period of five
five weeks beginning on the date of. five weeks beginning on the date of weeks beginning on the date of weeks beginning on the date of
receipt by the . authority of the receipt by the authority of the receipt by the authority of the receipt by the authority of the
application.
application.
~pplication.
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JULIA KELLY
Gurteen, Feenagh, Died 11 th January 2009
The Month's Mind Mass for Julia will be in Feenagh Church
on Sunday February 22nd 2009 at lI,30am
I am home in heaven, dear ones,
Oh, so happy and so bright.
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
Sadly missed by your loving family.
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In loving memory of a dear Husband and Father, James Wall,
of Ballyfireen, Mondellihy, Dromcollogher, Co,Limerick, who
died on Feb. 23rd, 2002. Anniversary Mass on Sunday Feb.
22nd 2009 in St. Bartholmew's Church, Dromcollogher" at
11.00.a.m.
Your life was one of kindly deeds,
A helping hand for others' needs,
Sincere and true in heart and mind,
Beautiful memories left behind.
Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving wife, Eileen
and Family, R.I.P.
In. loving memory of our dear brother~ Tom Wallace,late
Castle .Erkin, Caherconlish' and' Limerick, who died on
February 23, 2007. Rest in Peace. Anniversary Mass offered
Wednesday, February 25 in Caherconlish Church at 7.30pm,
A little token sweet and tender,
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Just to show we still remember,
No longer in our lives to share;
But in our hearts you are always there:
Will those who think of Tom today,
A little prayer to Jesus say.
Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family
and friends.
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In loving memory: of Noel Phayer, late of Parnell Street,
Limerick whose death occurred on 25 February 2007. R.LP ,
Noel's Anniversary Mass will be offered on Friday 27th
February at 5.05pm in St Camillus Church, Shelbourne Road,
Limerick
Sadly missed and always remembered by wife Trish, parents
Michael and Rita, family and friends.
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In loving memory of John .0'Dwyer who died January 13,
1993 and Mary O'Dwyer, who died February 23, 2000. Mass
will be offered in St Oliver's Church Mungret at 12pm on'
Sunday February 22.
Did the sun shine brightly then,
And was the sky more blue, .
Or was it a different world,
When we shared our lives with you? "
Those special days will not return,
When we were all together,
But those memories within our hearts,
Will stay with us forever.
No more tomorrows for us to share,
But yesterday's memories,
Will always be there.
Cherished memories of a loving father and mother from sons;
daughters; sons-in-law; daughters-in-law; grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
No matter how I spend my day,
No matter what I do,
.Before I dose'my eyes
night,I will always think of yeo
Love always from your sister, Chrissie and family.
In lo~ing memory of a' ear husband, father and grandfather,
John Turner,late of Cloughkeating, Patrickswell, Limerick,
who died on February 21, 2008. Mass offered. ,
The heartache and the sadness might not always show,
People say it lessens,
How little do they know?
They say I have my memories
But they just don't understand,
I cannot kiss a memories face
Or hold a memories hand.
On the outside it seems I'm healing
But God if they could see inside,
The pain and the sadness of losing you
Hasn't changed since the day you died,
But when I'm sad and lonely ,
And everything goes wrong,
I seem to hear you whisper,
Cheer up and carry on.
John, you were so special What more can I say
Except I wish with all my heart
That you were here today..
Sadly missed by your loving wife Kathy, daughter Mary
Catherine, grandchildren Christopher and Laura; brother Jim,
relatives and friends.
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APPLICATION TO
PLANNING AUTHORITY
Take notice that Ian O'Leary
intends to apply to Limerick
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Coun.tl_£..&-...fUll 1'l.ii.-
ning' permission to construct
new bUQgar~. garageisp!aYed
entrance gates, boundary
walls, effluent treatment plant,
pefColation area and associat. ed site works' at Newtown,
Clarina, Co. Limerick.
The planning application may be
inspected or purchased at a fee not
lriaccordancewith the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, Limerick County
exceeding the reasonable cost of
making a copy, at the offices of the , Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency
for a Waste Water Discharge Licenc,e for the agglomeration of Murroe at the following locations: •
planning authority during its public
opening hours and a submission or
observation in relation to the application may be made to the author-ityitt ·wtiting on payment of the
prescribed fee within the period of
five weeks beginning on the date of . The Murroe WWTP provides preliminary and secondary treatment to sewage from Murroe and
receipt by the authority of the
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application.
APPLICATION TO
PLANNING AUTHORITY'
. Limerick County Council: I
Greg Richardson intend to
apply ,to Limerick·' County
Council for full planning permission, for a garage extension to my existing house at 4
Garrane Beg, Pallasgrean,· Co.
Limerick. The planning application may be inspected or
purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of
making a copy at the offices of
the planning authority during
its public opening hours and a
submission or observation in
relation to the application may
be made to the authority in
writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the. period
of 5 weeks beginning on the
date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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Townland
Main
Emergency
Knockanerry
Liscreagh
In accordance with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, Limerick County
Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency
for a Waste Water Discharge Licence for the agglomeration of Kilfinane at the following locations:
The Kilfinane WWTP provides preliminary, secondary and tertiary treatment and nutrient removal
to sewage from Kilfinane and environs.
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Townland
Grid Reference
Kilfinnane
Kilfinnane
Ballyroe Upper
£167828 N124176
E168748 N122880
E167622 N122782
In accordance with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007,UmerickCounty
Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for
a Waste Water Discharge Licence for the agglomeration of Pallaskenry at the follOWing locations:
The Pallaskenry WWTP provides preliminary and secondary treatment and nutrient removal to
sewage from Pallaskenry and environs.
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Townland
Ringmoylan
Pallas (ED
Pallaskenry)
Emergency
Pallas (ED
Pallaskenry)
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River Shannon
Lake
E140525 N157905
E141575 N155089
Stream
E142120 N154958
A copy of the applications for each of the above Waste Water Discharge Ucences and such
further information r!!lating to the applications as may be furnished to the Agency In
the course of the Agency's consideration of the Applications shall as soon as is practicable
after receipt by the Agency be available for inspection or purchase at the:
Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate,
Co. Wexford, Lo Call 1890 335599 Telephone: 053·9160600 Fax: 053.9160699
Email: Info@epa.le
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and at
Limerick County Council Offices, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, Telephone:
061-496000 Fax: 061-496001
Submissions In relation to the applications may be made to the Environmental Protection
Agency at its headquarters described above.
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DESIGNATION
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Attachment E.2
• Environmental Laboratory Services Ltd.
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Environmental Laboratory Services Limited
Acorn Business Campus
Mahon Industrial Park, Blackrock
Cork, Ireland
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+353 (0)21 453 6141
+353 (0)21 453 6149
brendan@elsltd.com
COMPANY PROFILE
Environmental Laboratory Services Ltd is one of Ireland’s leading laboratories providing
independent testing services for industry, professional consultants and local authorities.
An Irish owned company in operation since 1998, ELS employs fourteen analytical and sampling
staff in a purpose built facility in Cork.
Our success stems from our dedication to excellent service and unrivalled emphasis on quality and
reliability.
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We have an extensive range of ISO17025 INAB accredited tests, which we are continually
expanding in line with customer demands.
Our testing service includes:
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Surface Water analysis
Ground water and surface water analysis
Potable (drinking ) water analysis
Waste landfill licence compliance for local authorities
Sludge and sludge leachate testing
Soil analysis
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We have two QA personnel fulfilling internal auditing and QC inspection roles.
By employing the latest technologies, we are in a position to process large numbers of samples
efficiently and therefore offer fast turnaround times and high customer service levels.
For further information please contact:
Brendan Murray
Sales Manager
Environmental Laboratory Services Ltd
Mobile +353 (0)87 2273077
elsbrendan@eircom.net
www.elsltd.com
ELS
COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Environmental Laboratory Services Limited
Acorn Business Campus
Mahon Industrial Park, Blackrock
Cork, Ireland
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
+353 (0)21 453 6141
+353 (0)21 453 6149
brendan@elsltd.com
QUALITY CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
Quality Control Arrangements
The ELS Ltd Quality System is ILAB, ISO17025 accredited. See attached accreditation summary sheet.
Proficiency Schemes
ELS participate in the EPA Interlaboratory Proficiency Scheme for anion, cation and metal analysis.
ELS also participate in the Aquacheck and Accustandard Proficiency Scheme for VOC,SVOC pesticides and PAH
compounds by GC/MS .
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In compliance with internal procedure QP14, all tests performed by ELS Ltd are in accordance with internationally
accepted validated methods such as APHA Standard Methods, USEPA Methods.
It is ELS policy to monitor the validity of tests undertaken.
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Use of Certified Reference Materials (CRM's) or internal quality control using secondary reference materials.
Testing of Quality Control Check Samples and generation of control charts.
Participation in interlaboratory proficiency schemes
Introduction of Blind Samples for Analysis per GLP16
Final Quality Control Checks on completed reports
Review and QC Check of analysis data by the Technical manager and QA Co-Ordinator
Comparison of results with other laboratories
Spike recovery measurement
Replicate tests using the same or different methods
Retesting of retained items
Correlation of results for different characteristics of an item
Generation of calibration curves and calibration standard response tracking
Analysis of samples in duplicate
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Onsite Sampling Protocol
The following requirements apply to site sampling:
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Grab sampling is done use a 3m sample pole at the specified location
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ELS Ltd require Irish grid reference for all samples before proceeding with a project
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Caretakers are notified in advance of visits to treatment plants
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For further information please contact:
Brendan Murray
Sales Manager
Environmental Laboratory Services Ltd
Mobile +353 (0)87 2273077
elsbrendan@eircom.net
www.elsltd.com
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ELS LTD INAB ACCREDITATION SCHEDULE SUMMARY SHEET
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PAH EO129 (P,G,S)
Range 0.01 - 0.2 µg/l
Acenaphthene
Benzo (a) Anthracene
Benzo (a) Pyrene
Benzo (b) Fluoranthene
Benzo (ghi) Perylene
Benzo (k) Fluoranthene
Chrysene
Dibenzo (ah) Anthracene
Fluoranthene
Fluorene
Indeno (123-cd) Pyrene
Phenanthrene
Pyrene
Acid Herbicides (P,G,S)
Range 0.01 - 0.2 µg/l
2,4,5-T H
2,4-D H
2,4-DB H
MCPA H
Picloram H
Organophosphorus Pesticides(P,G,S)
Range 0.01 - 0.2 µg/l
Famphur OP
Methyl Parathion OP
Parathion OP
Thionazin OP
Organochlorine Pesticides (P,G,S)
Range 0.01 - 0.2 µg/l
Aldrin
BHC Alpha isomer OC
BHC Beta isomer OC
BHC Delta isomer OC
Dieldrin OC
Endosulphan Alpha isomer OC
Endosulphan Beta isomer OC
Endosulphan Sulphate OC
Endrin OC
Heptachlor Epoxide OC
Heptachlor OC
Lindane OC
P,P' DDE OC
P,P'-DDD OC
P,P'-DDT OC
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Other VOC's EO025 (P,G,S)
Bromomethane 0.5 - 35 µg/l
Ethyl Ether/Diethyl Ether0.5 - 35 µg/l
11 Dichloroethene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Iodomethane/Mehyl Iodide 0.5 - 35 µg/l
Carbon Disulphide 0.5 - 35 µg/l
Allyl Chloride0.5 - 35 µg/l
Methylene Chloride/DCM 5.0 - 35 µg/l
2-Propenenitrile/Acrylonitrile 2.0 - 35 µg/l
Chlormethyl Cyanide 0.5 - 35 µg/l
Hexachlorobutadiene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Trans-1,2 Dichloroethene0.5 - 35 µg/l
MtBE0.5 - 35 µg/l
11 Dichloroethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
22 Dichloropropane0.5 - 35 µg/l
Cis-12 Dichloroethene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Methyl Acrylate5.0 - 35 µg/l
Bromochloromethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
Tetrahydrofuran5.0 - 35 µg/l
111 Trichloroethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
1-Chlorobutane0.5 - 35 µg/l
Carbon Tetrachloride0.5 - 35 µg/l
11 Dichloropropene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Dibromomethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
Methyl Methacrylate0.5 - 35 µg/l
13 Dichloropropene, cis2.0 - 35 µg/l
MIBK/4 Methyl 2 Pentanone 2.0 - 35 µg/l
Toluene0.5 - 35 µg/l
13 Dichloropropene,trans2.0 - 35 µg/l
Ethyl Methacrylate2.0 - 35 µg/l
112 Trichloroethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
2 Hexanone1.0 - 35 µg/l
12 Dibromoethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
Chlorobenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
1112 Tetrachloroethane2.0 - 35 µg/l
Ethyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
m & p Xylene0.5 - 35 µg/l
O Xylene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Stryene2.0 - 35 µg/l
Isopropyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Bromobenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
1122 Tetrachloroethane0.5 - 35 µg/l
123 Trichloropropane2.0 - 35 µg/l
Propyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
2-Chlorotoluene0.5 - 35 µg/l
4 Chlorotoluene0.5 - 35 µg/l
135 Trimenthylbenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Tert Butyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
124 Trimethlbenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Sec Butyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
13 Dichlorobenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
P Isopropyltoluene0.5 - 35 µg/l
N Butyl Benzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
Hexachloroethane5.0 - 35 µg/l
12 Dibromo 3Chloropropane 2.0 - 35 µg/l
124 Trichlorobenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
123 Trichlorobenzene0.5 - 35 µg/l
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Ammonia/Ammonium 0.007-1mg/l N EW003
Chloride 2.6-250 mg/l EW015
COD 8-1500 mg/l EW094
Nitrate 0.12-50 mg/l N EW034
Nitrite 0.013-1 mg/l N EW035
pH 4 – 10 pH Units EW138
Phosphate 0.009-1 mg/l P EW007
Total Phosphorous 0.03-1 mg/l P EW002
Total Nitrogen 1.0 - 150mg/l N EW022
Miscellaneous (P,G,S)
Bromate 1 to 50ug/l BRO3 (EW137)
Colour 2.5-50mg/l PtCCo (EW021)
Dissolved Oxygen 1 to 10 mg/l (EW043)
Sulphate 1-250mg/l SO4(EW016)
Suspended Solids 1-1000mg/l (EW013)
Total Dissolved Solids 1-1000mg/l (EW046)
Total Hardness 3-330mg/l CaCO3 (EM099)
Total Oxidised Nitrogen 0.138-51mg/l N (EW051)
Metals EM130 (P,G,S)
Aluminium 5.0 – 500 µg/l
Antimony 0.1 – 10µg/l
Arsenic 0.2 - 20µg/l
Barium 1.0 - 100µg/l
Boron 0.02 – 2mg/l
Cadmium 0.1 – 10µg/l
Calcium 1.0 – 100mg/l
Chromium 1.0 - 100µg/l
Cobalt 1.0 - 100µg/l
Copper 3 - 4000µg/l
Iron 5.0 - 500µg/l
Lead 0.3 - 30µg/l
Magnesium 0.3 – 20mg/l
Manganese 1.0 - 100µg/l
Mercury 0.02 - 2µg/l
Molybdenum 1.0 - 100µg/l
Nickel 0.5 - 50µg/l
Potassium 0.2 – 20mg/l
Selenium 0.2 - 20µg/l
Sodium 0.5 – 50mg/l
Strontium 1.0 - 100µg/l
Tin 1.0 - 100µg/l
Vanadium 1.0 - 100µg/l
Zinc 1.0 - 100µg/l
SI439 Potable Water VOCs & THM
EO025 (P,G,S)
Benzene 0.1-35 µg/l
1.2-Dichloroethane 0.1-35 µg/l
Tetrachloroethene 0.1-35 µg/l
Trichloroethene 0.1-35 µg/l
Chloroform 1.0-150 µg/l
Bromoform 1.0-35 µg/l
Dibromochloromethane 1.0-35 µg/l
Bromodichloromethane 2.0-35 µg/l
Notes
1.Sample Matrix:P=Potable Water (Drinking) , G=Ground Water , S=Surface Water, W=Waste Water
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Table E3 - Pallaskenry
MON_TYPE
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Attachment F.1
• Site Synopsis: Lower River Shannon SAC, site code 002165;
• Site Synopsis: River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA, site
code 004077;
• Correspondence sent to the National Parks and Wildlife Service
• Map 9 – Pallaskenry: Designated Sites
• Water Quality Management Plan for the Lower Shannon Catchment
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SITE SYNOPSIS
SITE NAi\U: : LOWER RIVER SHANNON
SITE CODE: 002165
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This very large site stretches along the Shannon valley from Killaloe to Loop Head! Kerry
Head, a distance of some 120 km. The site thus encompasses the Shannon, Feale, Mulkear
and Fergus Esltlaries, the freshwater lower reaches of the River Shannon (between Killaloe
and Limerick), the freshwater stretches of much of the Feale and Mulkear catchments and th(
marine area retween Loop Head and Kerry Head. The Shannon and Fergus flow through
Carboniferous limestone as far as Foynes, but west of Foynes Namurian shales and flagstone
predomi nate (except at Kerry Head, which is formed from Old Red Sandstone). The eastern
sections of the Feale catchment flow through Namurian Rocks and the western stretches
through Carboniferous Limestone. The Mulkear flows through Lower Palaeozoic Rocks in
the upper reaches before passing through Namurian Rocks, followed by Lower Carboniferou
Shales and Carboniferous Limestone. The Mulkear River itself, immediately nonh of Pallas
Green, passes through an area of Rhyolites, Tuffs and Agglomerates. Rivers within the sub·
catchment of the Feale include the Galey, Smearlagh, Oolagh, Allaughaun, Owveg, Clydagh,
Caher, Breanagh and Glenacarney. Rivers within the sub-catchment of the Mulkear include
the Killeenagarriff, Annagh, Newport, the Dead River, the Bilboa, Glashacloonaraveela.
Gonnageragh and Cahernahallia.
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The site is a candidate SAC selected for lagoons and alluvial wet woodlands, both
habitats listed on Annex I of the EU. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected for
floating river vegetation, Molillia meadows, estuaries, tidal mudflats, Atlantic salt
meadows, Mediterranean salt meadows, Sa/icomia mudflats, sand banks, perennial
ve~tation of stony banks, sea cliffs, reefs and large shallow inlets and bays all habitats
listed on Annex I of the EU. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected for the
following species listed on Annex II of the same directive - Boltle·nosed Dolphin, Sea
Lamprey, River Lamprey, Brook Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel, Atlantic Salmon
and Otter.
The Shannon and Fergus Estuaries form the lar~st esltlarine complex in Ireland.
They fonn a unit stretching from the upper tidal limits of the Shannon and ~rgus
Rivers to the motuh of the Shannon estuary (considered to be a line across the narrow
strait between Kilcredaun Point and Kilconly Point). Within this main unit there are
several tributaries with their own ·sub·esltlaries' e.g. the Deel River, Mulkear River,
and Maigue River. To the west of Foynes, a numrer of small eslllaries fonn
indentations in the predominantly hard coastline, namely Poulnasherry Bay,
Ballylongford Bay, Clonderalaw Bay and the Feale or Cashen River Esltlary.
BOIh the Fergus and inner Shannon estuaries fealtlre vast expanses of intertidal
mudflats, often frin~d with saltmarsh vegetation. The smaller estuaries also feature
mudflats, but have their own unique characteristics, e.g. Poulnasherry Bay is stony
and unusually rich in species and biotopes. Plant species are typically scarce on the
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algae (e.g. V/m sp. and Emeromorpha sp.). The main macro-invertebrote community,
which has been nOied from the inner Shannon and ~rgus estuaries, is a MaCOIIUlScrobicu/aria-Nereis commun ity.
In the tronsition zone between mudfiats and saltmarsh, specialised colonisers of mud
predominate: swards of Common Cord-gross (Spar/ilia allglica) frequently occur in
the upper parts of the estuaries. Less common are swards of Glasswort (Sa/icomia
europaea agg.). In the innermost parts of the estuaries, the tidal channels or creeks are
fringed with species such as Common Reed (Phragmifes mmra/is) and Club-rushes
(Scirpus marifimus. S. wbertWemOllfalli and S. friql/efrus). In addition to the
nationally rore Triangular Club-rush (Scirpus friq14efrus), two scarce species are found
in some of these creeks (e.g. Ballinacurra Creek): Lesser Bulnlsh (Typha allgusfiJolia)
and Summer Snowfiake (Leucojum aesfimm).
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Saltmarsh vegetation frequently fringes the mudfiats. Over twenty areas of estuarine
saltmarsh have been identified within the site, the most important of which are around
the Fergus Eslllary and at Ringmoylan Quay. The dominant type of saltmarsh present
is Atlantic salt n~adow occurring over mud. Characteristic species occurring include
Common Saltmarsh Grass (Puccillellia marifillUl). Sea Aster (Asfer fripo/iwn), Thrift
(Armeria marifima), Sea-milkwort (Glaux marifima), Sea Plantain (P/amago
II/aritima), Red Fescue (Feswca rubra), Creeping Bent (Agrosfis SlololliJera),
Saltmarsh Rush (lWICUS gerardI), Long-brocted Sedge (Carex exfensa), Lesser Seaspurrey (Spergularia marilla) and Sea Arrowgrass (Trig/ochinmaritima). Areas of
Mediterranean salt meadows, characteris..'d by clumps of Sea Rush (lUI/CUS
II/aritimus) occur occasionally. Two scarce species are found on salt marshes in the
vicinity of the Fergus Estuary: a type of robust Saltmarsh-gross (Puccil/ellia
foucaudii), sometin~s placed within the compass of Common Saltmarsh-grass
(PI/ccil/ellia maritima) and Hard-grass (Parapho/is sfrigosa).
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Saltmarsh vegetation also occurs around a number of lagoons within the site. The two
which have been surveyed as part of a National Inventory of L1goons are Shannon
Airport Lagoon and Cloonconeen Pool. Cloonconeen Pool (4-5 hal is a natural
sedimentary lagoon impounded by a low cobble barrier. Seawater enters by
percolation through the barrier and by overwash. This lagoon represents a type which
Illay re unique to Ireland since the substrate is composed almost entirely of peat. The
adjacent shore features one of the best examples of a drowned forest in Ireland.
Aquatic vegetation in the lagoon includes typical species such as Beaked Tasselweed
(Ruppiamarifima) and green algae (Cladoplrora sp.). The fauna is nO! diverse, but is
typical of a high salinity lagoJll and includes six lagoon specialists (Hydrobia
l'ellfrosa. Ceraswderma g/al/cum. Lekanesplwera hookeri. Pa/aemollefes mrialls.
Sigara swgllalis and Ellochrus bic%r). In contrast, Shannon Airport Lagoon (2 hal
is an artificial saline lake with an artificial barrier and sluiced outlet. However, it
supports two Red Data Book species of Stonewort (Chara canescells and Chara cf
COllllil"ellS).
Most of the site west of Kilcredaun PointlKilconly Point is bounded by high rod.)' sea
cliffs. The cliffs in the outer part of the site are sparsely vegetated with lichens, Red
Fescue. Sea Beet (Bewmlgaris). Sea Campion (Silelle marifima), Thrift and Plantains
(P/allfago spp.). A rore endemic Sea L1vender (LimolliwlI recurmm subsp.
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pseudorrans",allillum) occurs on cliffs near Loop Head. Cliff.top vegetation usually
consists of either grassland or maritime hemh. The boulder clay cliffs further up the
estuary tend to re more densely vegetated, with swards of Red ~scue and species
such as Kidney Vetch (Amhyllis rullleraria) and Binrs·foot Trefoil (Lows
comiculaflu).
The site supports an excellent example of a large shallow inlet and bay. Linoral
sediment communities in the mouth of the Shannon Estuary occur in areas that are
expOS<.>d to wave action and also in areas extren~ly sheltered from wave action.
Characteristically, exposed sediment communities are composed of coarse sand and
have a sparse fauna. Species richness increases as conditions becon~ more sheltered.
All shores in the site have a lone of sand hoppers m the top and relow this each of the
shores has different characteristic species giving a range of different shore types in the
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The intertidal reefs in the Shannon Eslllary are ex!X'SCd or moderutely exposed to
wave action and subject to modemte tidal streams. Known sites are steeply sloping
and show a goOO zonation down the shore. Well developed lichen zones and liuorul
reef commu nit ies offering a high species rich ness in the sublinorul fri nge and strong
populations of ParacemrofUS lil'idus are found. The communities found are tolerant
to sand scour and tidal streams. The infralinoml reefs mnge from sloping platforms
with some vertical steps to ridged b<.>drock with gullies of sand between the ridges to
ridged b<.>drock with boulders or a mixlllre of cobbles, gravel and sand. Kelp is very
common to about 18m. Below this it becomes rare and the community is
characterised by corulline crusts and red foliose alg~.
Other coastal habitats thm occur within the site include the following:
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• stony reaches and bedrock shores· these shores support a typical zonation of
seaweeds (Fucus spp., AscophyllwlIlIOdoswlI and kelps).
• shingle beaches . the more stable areas of shingle support characteristic species
such as Sea Beet, Sea Mayweed (Marricarialllaririma), Sea Campion and Curled
Dock (Rumex crispus).
• Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water at all times-there is a known
occurrence of sandigravel beds in the area from Kerry Head to Beal Head.
• sand dunes· a small area of .sand dunes occurs m Beal Point. The dominant
species is Marram Grass (Allllllophila arellaria).
Flowing into the estuaries are a number of tidal rivers.
Freshwater rivers have been included in the site, most notably the Feale and Mulkear
the Shannon from Killaloe to Limerick (along with son~ of its tributaries,
including a short stretch of the Kilmasllllla River), the Fergus up as far as Ennis, and
the Cloon River. These systems are very different in character: the Shannon being
brood, generally slow.flowing and naturally eutrophic: the Fergus being smaller and
alkaline: while the narrow, fast.flowing Cloon is acid in nalllre. The Feale and
Mulkear catchments exhibit all the aspects of a riverfrom source to mouth. Semi·
natural habitats, such as wet grassland, wet woOOland and marsh occur by the rivers,
however, improved grassland is most common. One grassland type ofparticlliar
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conscrvation significance, Molinia meadows, occurs in scveral parts of the site and the
examples at Worldscnd on the River Shannon are especially noteworthy. Here are
found areas of wet meadow dominated by rusres and S<.>dges and supporting a diverse
and species-rich vegetation, including such uncommon species as Blue-eyed Grass
(Sisyrinchiwll berllludiana) and Pale Sedge (Carex pallescells).
Flooting river vegetation characteriscd by species of Water-crowfOOI (Ranullculus
spp.), Pond weeds (PoramogefOlI spp.) and the moss Fominalius muipyrefica are
present throughout the major river systems within the site. The rivers contain an
interesting bryoflorn with SchisfidiwlI alpico/a var. alpicola recorded from in-stream
boulders on the Bil!x>a new to county Lin~rick.
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Alluvial woodland occurs on the banks of the Shannon and on islands in the vicinity
of the University of Limerick. The woodland is up to 50m wide on the Ixlnks and
somewhat wider on the largest island. The most prominent woodland type is gallery
woodland where White Willow (Salix alba) dominates the tree layer with occasional
Alder (All/us glU/inosa). The shnlb layer consists of various willow species with sally
(Sa/ix cinerea ssp. oleifolia) and what appear to be hybrids of S. alba x S. ..iminalis.
The herlxlceous layer consists of tall perennial herbs. A fringe of Bulrush (T)pha sp.)
occurs on the riverside of the woodland. On slightly higher ground above the wet
woodland and on the raiS<.>d embankment remnants of mixed oak-ash-alder woodland
occur. Thesc are poorly develo(X>d and contain nun~rous exotic species but locally
there are signs that it is invading open grassland. Alder is the princilXll tree s(X'Cies
with occasional Oak (Quercus robur), Elm (Ulmus glabra, U. procera), Hazel
(Corylus (II'ellana), Hawthorn (Crafaegus monogyna) and the shrubs Guelder-rose
(Viburnum opulus) and willows. The ground flora is species-rich.
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WoOOland is infrequent within the site, however Cahirncon Wood contains a strip of
old Oak woodland. Sessile Oak (Quercus perraea) fonns the canopy, with an
understorey of Hazel and Holly (llex aqI4ifolium). Great Wood-nlsh (Ll4zula
sylmfica) dominates the ground flora Less common species prescnt include Great
Horsetail (Eql4isefum felmereia) and Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula).
In the low hills to the south of the Slievefelim mountains, the Cahernahallia River cuts
a valley through the Upper Silurian rocks. For approximately 2km south of Cappagh
Bridge at Knocbnavar, the valley sides are wooded. The woOOland consists of Birch
(Bew/a spp.), Hazel, Oak, Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), some Ash (Fraximu excelsior)
and Willow (Sa/ix spp.). Most of the valley is not grazed by stock, and as a result the
trees are regenerating well. The ground flora feature prominent Greater wood-rush
and Bilbert)' (Vaccinium myrfillus) with a typical range of woodland herbs. Where
there is more light available, Bracken (Preridium aqui/inum) features.
The valley sides of the Bilboa and Gortnageragh Rivers, on higher ground north east
of Cappmnore, suplXlrl IXltches of semi-natural broodleaf woodland dominated by
Ash, Hazel, Oak and Birch. There is a good scrllb layer with Hawthorn, Willow,
Holly and Blackthom (Primus spillOsa) common. The herb layer in these woodlands
is often open with a typically rich mixture of woodland herbs and ferns. Moss s(X'Cies
diversity is high. The woodlands are ungrazed. The hazel is actively coppiced in
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There is a small area of actively regenerating cut away raised bog at Ballyrorheen. [t
is siwated approx. 5km north west of Cappamore Co. Limerick. The bog contains
some wet areas with good moss (Sphagnwu) cover. Species of particular interest
include the Cranberry (Vaccilliw/I oxyeoeeos) and the White Sedge (Carex curia)
along with two other regionally rare mosses including S. flmbriawm. The site is being
invaded by Birch (Betu/a fJubesee/ls) scrub woodland. Both commercial forestry and
the spread of rhododendron has greatly reduced the overall va[ue of the site.
A number of pIam species that are Irish Red Data Book species occur within the siteseveral are protected under the Flora (Protection) Order, [999:
• Triangular Club-rush (SeirfJlu friquefrus) - in Ireland this protected s~cies is only
found in the Shannon Estuary, where it borders creeks in the inner estuary.
• OpfX>Site-leaved Pondweed (Groen/alldia densa) - this protected pondweed is
found in the Shannon where it passes through Limerick City.
• Meadow Barley (Hordeum seea/illum) - this protected species is abundant in
salt marshes at Ringmoy[an and Mantlehi[L
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• Hairy Violet (Viola !lina) - this protected violet occurs in the AskeatonlFoynes
area.
• Go[den Dock (Rumex marifimus) - noted as occurring in the River Fergus Estuary.
• Bearded Stonewon (Chara eallesee/ls) - a brackish water s~cialist found in
Shannon Airport lagoon.
• Convergent Sionewoo (Chara eOllnil'ens) - presence in Shannon Airport Lagoon to
be confirrned.
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Overall, the Shannon and Fergus Eswaries suppon the largest numbers of wilHering
waterfowl in Ireland. The highest count in 1995-96 was 5[,423 while in [994-95 it
was 62,701. Species listed on Annex 1 of the EU. Birds Directive which contributed
to these totals include: Great Nonhem Diver (3: [994/95), Whoo~r Swan (201:
[995196), Pale-bellied Brent Goose (246: [995/96), Golden Plover (11 ,067: [994/95)
and Bar-tailed Godwit (476: 1995196). [n the past, three separate flocks of Greenland
White-fronted Goose were regularly found but none were seen in 1993194.
Other wintering waders and wildfowl present include Greylag Gcose (216: 19951%),
She[duck (1,060; 1995196), Wigeon (5.976: [995196): Teal (2,319: 1995-96): Mallard
(528: [995196), PilHai[ (45: [995/96), Shoveler (84: [995196), Tufted Duck (272:
[995196), Scaup (121: 1995196), Ringed Plover (240: 1995196), Grey Plover (750".
[995196), Lapwing (24.58 [: [995/96), Knot (800: 1995/96), Dunlin (20. 100:
[995196), Sni~ (719,1995196), B[ack-tai[ed Gcdwit (1062: [995/96), Curlew (1504:
[995196), Redshank (3228: 1995/96), Greenshank (36: 1995196) and Turnstone (107:
[995196). A number of wintering gulls are also present, including Black-headed Gull
(2.2 [6: [995/96), Common Gull (366: [995/%) and Lesser Black-backed Gull ([ 00:
[(94195). This is the most imponant coastal site in Ireland for a number of the waders
including L1pwing. Dun[in, Snipe and Redshank. [t also provides an important
staging ground for species such as Black-tailed Goowit and Greenshank.
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A number of species listed on Annex I of the E. U. Birds Directive breed within the
site. These include Peregine Falcon (2- 3 pairs), Sandwich Tern (34 pairs on Rat
Island, 1995), Common Tern (15 pairs: 2 on Sturamus Island and 13 on Rat Island,
(995), Chough (14-4 I pairs, (992) and Kingfisher. Other breeding birds of note
include Kiniwake (690 pairs at Loop Head, (987) and Guillemot (4010 individuals at
Loop Head, 1987)
There is a resident population of Bonle-nosed Dolphin in the Shannon Estuary
consisting of at least 56-68 animals (19%). This is the only known resident
population of this E. U. Habitats Directive Annex 11 species in Ireland. Otter, a species
also listed on Annex II of this directive, is commonly found on the site.
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Five species of fish listed on Annex II of the E. U. Habitats Directive are found within
the site. These are Sea Lamprey (Pefromyzolllllarillus), Brook L1mprey (LmllfJefra
p/alleri), River Lamprey (Lampefrajllll'imi/is), Twaite Shad (Allosafallaxfallax) and
Salmon (Salmo safar). The three lampreys and Salmon have all teen observed
spawning in the lower Shannon or its tributaries. The Fergus is important in its 10000'er
reaches for spring salmon while the Mulkear catchment excels as a grilse fishery
though spring fish are caught on the actual Mulkear River. The Feale is important for
both types. Twaite Shad is not thought to spawn within the site. There are few other
river systems in Ireland which contain all three species of Lamprey.
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Two additional fish of note, listed in the Irish Red Data Book, also occur, namely
Smelt (Osmerus eper/alllls) and Pollan (Coregolllls aUflwlIlalis pollan). Only the
fonner has been observed spawning in the Shannon.
Freshwater Pearl-mussel (Margarilijera margarilijera), a species listed on Annex II of
the E. U. Habitats Directive, occurs abundantly in parts of the Cloon River.
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There is a wide runge of landuses within the site. The most common use of the
terrestrial parts is grazing by cattle and some areas have been dama~d through overgrazing and poaching. Much of the land adjacent to the rivers and estuaries has been
improved or reclaimed and is protected by embankments (especially along the ~rgus
Estuary). Further, reclamation continues to pose a threat as do flood relief works (e.g.
dredging of rivers). Gravel extraction poses a major threat on the ~ale.
In the past, Cord-grass (Sparrilla sp.) was planted to assist in land reclamation. This
has spread widely, and may oust less vigorous colonisers of mud and may also reduce
the area of mudflat available to feeding birds.
Domestic and industrial wastes are discharged into the Shannon, but water quality is
generully satisfactory - except in the upper estuary, reflecting the sewage load from
Limerick City. Analyses for trace metals suggest a relatively clean estuary with no
influences by industrial discharges apparent. Further industrial development along
the Shannon and water fX)lItI1ing operations are potential threats.
Fishing is a main tourist attmction on the Shannon and there are a lar~ number of
Angler Associations, some with a number of beats. Fishing stands and styles have
been erected in places. The River Feale is a designated Salmonid Water under the
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E U. Freshwater Fish Directive. Other uses of the site include commercial angling,
oyster fanning, boating (including dolphin-watching trips) and shOOling. Son~ of
these may pose threats to the birds and dolphins through disturbance. Specific threats
to the dolphins include underwater acoustic disturbance, entanglen~nt in fishing gear
and collisions with fast moving craft.
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This site is of great ecological interest as it contains a high num~rofhabitats and
species listed on Annexes I and II of the E U. Habitats Directive, including the priority
habitat lagoon, the only known resident population of Bottle-nosed Dolphin in Ireland
and all three Irish lamprey species. A good number of Red Data Book species are also
present, perhaps most nOiably the thriving populations of Triangular Club-nlsh. A
num~r of species listed on Annex I of the E U. Birds Directive are also present,
either wintering or breeding. Indeed, the Shannon and Fergus Estllaries form the
largest eslllarine complex in Ireland and support more wintering wildfowl and waders
than any other site in the country. Most of the eslllarine pan of the site has been
designated a Special Protection Area (SPA), under the EU. Birds Directive, primarily
to protect the large numrers of migrutory birds present in winter.
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SITE SYNOPSIS
SITE NAi\U:: RIVER SHANNON AND RIVER FERGUS ESTUARIES SPA
SITE CODE: 004077
The estuaries of the River Shannon and River ~rgus form the largest eslllarine
complex in Ireland. The site comprises all of the eslllarine habitat west from Lirr~rick
City and south from Ennis, extending west as far as Killadysen and Foynes on the
nonh and south shores res~ctively of the River Shannon (a distance of some 25 km
from east to west). Also included are several areas in the outer Shannon estuary,
notably Clonderalaw Bay and Poulnasherry Bay, as well as the intenidal areas on the
south shore of the Shannon between Tarben and Beal Point.
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The site has vast expanses of intertidal fiats. The main macro-invenebrate community
present is a Maeoma-Scrobieu/aria-Nereis community which provides a rich food
resource for the wintering birds. Other sp..'Cies occurring include Common Cockle
(CerasfOdemw ed/lIe), Lugwonn (Are/lieo/a marina), the polychaete Nepthys
Irombergii, the gastropod Hydrobia ulme and the crustacean Corophiwi/ l'O/utafOr.
Eelgrass (Zostera spp.) is present in places, along with green algae (e.g. Vim spp. and
Emeromorpha spp.). Salt marsh vegetation frequently fringes the mudfiats and this
provides important high tide roost areas for the wintering birds. Characteristic sp..'Cies
occurring include Common Saltmarsh-grass (Puecinellia maritima). Sea Aster (ASler
tripolium), Thrift (Armeria maritillw), Sea-milkwon (G/aar maritillw), Sea Plantain
(Plamago maritima), Red Fescue (Fesfllca rubra) and Saltmarsh Rush (lul/eus
gerardi). In the innennost parts of the eslllaries, the tidal channels or creeks are
fringed with s~cies such as Common Reed (Phragmites australis) and club-rushes
(Scirpus maritimus. S. laeustris subsp. rabemaemomani). Also found is the nationally
rare Triangular Club-nrsh (Seirpus triq/leter). Elsewhere in the site the shoreline
comprises stony or shingle beaches.
The site is the most imlXlnant coastal wetland site in the country and regularly
suplXlns in excess of 50,000 wintering waterfowl (mean of 59, 183 for the 4
seasons 1996-97 to 1999/00), a concentration easily of international imponance.
The site has internationally imlXlnant populations of Dunlin (14.987), Black-tailed
Godwit (706) and Redshank (1.983) - all figures are average peaks for 3 of the 5
seasons in the 1995/96-1999/00 period. A further 16 species have populations of
national imlXlrtance, i.e. Cormorant (148), Whooper Swan (141), Greylag Goose
(88), Shelduck (895), Wigeon (3,025), Teal (1,558), Pintail (40), Shoveler (56),
Scaup (76), Golden Plover (4,073), Grey Plover (564), Lapwing (13,007), Knot
(686), Bar-tailed Godwit (481), Curlew (1,231) and Greenshank (33). The site is
among the most imlXlnant in the country for several of these species, notably
Dunlin (11% of national total), Grey Plover (7.5% of total), L1pwing (6.5% of
total), Redshank (6% of total) and Shelduck (6.0% of total). The site is also used
by Oystercatcher (363), Ringed Plover (70), Brent Goose (135), Great Crested
Grete (47), Red-breasted Merganser (14), Mallard (247), Turnstone (71), Mute
Swan (54), Grey Heron (25), Black-headed Gull (1,233) and Common Gull (194).
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The Shannon I Fergus system was formerly frequented by a Greenland Whitefronted Goose population but this declined during the 1980s and 19<x>s and the
birds now appear appear to have abandoned the area. The site provides both
feeding and roosting areas for the wintering birds. Habitat quality for most of the
estuarine habitats is good. Some species, particularly Whooper Swan and Greylag
Goose, utilise areas outside of the site for feeding.
Apart from the wintering birds, large numbers of some species also pass through the
site whilst on migration in spring andlor autumn. Regular species include Blacktailed Goowit, Whimbrel and Greenshank.
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Much of the land adjacent to the rivers and estuaries has been reclaimed and improved
for agriculture and is protected by embankments (especially along the River Rrgus
estuary). Further reclamation, especially near to the urbanised and industrial areas
continues to pose a threat. The site receives pollution from several sources, including
industry and agricullllre, but it is mll known if this has any significant impacts on the
wintering birds. Aquaculture occurs in some areas of the site - future increases in this
activity could cause disturbance to the habitats and the associated birds. Common
Cord-gross (Spar/ilia anglica) is well.establ ished and may threaten some of the
estuarine habitats. Some disturbance occurs from boating activities.
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This site is of great omithological interest, being of international importance on
account of the numbers of wintering birds it supports. It also supports internationally
important numbers of three species, i.e. Dunlin, Black-tailed Goowit and Redshank.
In addition, there are 16 species that have popUlations of national importance. For
several of the bird species, it is the top site in the country. Also of note is that three of
the species which occur regularly are listed on Annex I of the EU. Birds Directive,
i.e. Whooper Swan, Golden Plover and Bar-tailed GOOwil. The site is most
effectively censused from the air and this is carried out in most winters.
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Mott
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·Our Ref.
253740/EB/kos
Mott MacDonald Pettit
5 Eastgate Avenue
Eastgate
Little Island
Co. Cork
Ireland
Dr. Jervis Good
Divisional Ecologist
NPWS Regional Offices (Southern Division)
7 Eastgate Avenue
Eastgate
Little Island
Co. Cork
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+353 (021)4809800
+353 (021) 4809801
w www.mottmacpettitie
9 February 2009
Re: Waste Water Discharge Licence Applications
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Please be advised that Limerick County Council is currently preparing Waste Water Discharge Licence
Applications for seven towns, three of which discharge directly to Natura 2000 sites:
Cappamore WWTP - discharge to Bilboa River which is contained within the L"'pwer River Shannon
SAC, site code: 002165
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Murroe WWTP - discharge to Dooglasha River which is contained within the Lower River Shannon
SAC, site code: 002165
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Pallaskenry WWTP - discharge to the Upper Shannon Estuary which is designated a SAC and SPA
under the EU Habitats Directive (Lower River Shannon SAC, site code: 002165; River Shannon and
River Fergus Estuaries SPA, site code: 004077).
The remaining four WWTPs - Croom WWTP, Caherconlish WWTP, Doon WWTP and Kilfinnane
WWTP, do not discharge directly to a designated SAC/SPA, however, the waterbodies discharge into the
Lower River Shannon SAC and/or the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA, further
downstream.
As part of the licence application, Mott MacDonald Pettit Ltd. are consulting with the NPWS on behalf
of Limerick County Council with regard to determining whether discharges from the seven WWTPs will
have a significant effect on the Natura 2000 sites.
Could you please advise, as soon as possible, as to your determination of whether the discharges are
likely to have a significant effect on the Lower River Shannon SAC and/or the River Shannon and River
Fergus Estuaries SPA.
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Innealtoiri Comhairleach
Consulting Engineers
Directors:
Registered in Ireland no. 53280
D J Horgan BE (Elec) MIEI MConsEI (Chairman)
C O'Donovan BE MBA CEng MIEE
Registered office: South Block. Rockfield
T J O'Connor BE CEng MIEI (Managing)
G O'Sullivan BSc (Eng) CEng FIEI
Dundrum. Dublin 16. Ireland
T Bolger BE MSc CEng MIEI MConsEI
MClWEM MConsEI
S Brewitt BA BAI CEng FIEI MIStruct MCEI
W J Rankin MSc CEng FICE (British)
K Howells BSc MBA CEng MICE MClWEM (British)
G Reilly BEng CEng MIEI MICE
Company Secretary: E Brady FCCA
F McGivern BSc DipEnvEng CEng MIEI
K J StoveII BSc (Eng) ACGI (British)
Mott MacDonald Pettit Limited
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P Wickens BSc CEng MICE FIStructE (British)
a member of the Mott MacDonald Group
Murphy BE HDip MM CEng FIEI MCIT
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If you require any additional infonnation, please do not hesitate in contacting the undersigned.
Yours sincerely,
For & on behalf ofMott MacDonald Pettit
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Dr. Elaine Bennett
Mr. Trevor MCKechnie, Executive Engineer, Limerick County Council
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253740\Caherconlish\Workspaces\MAP_8.wor - Cappamore: Designated Sites
253740\Croom\Workspaces\MAP_9.wor - Croom: Designated Sites
253740\Doon\Workspaces\MAP_8.wor - Doon: Designated Sites
253740\Kilfinane\Workspaces\MAP_9.wor - Kilfinane: Designated Sites
253740\Murroe\Workspaces\MAP_9.wor - Murroe: Designated Sites
253740\Pallaskenry\Workspaces\MAP- 9.wor - Pallaskenry: Designated Sites
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ATTACHMENT F.1
MAP 9
LEGEND
PRIMARY DISCHARGE
POINT
SAC
SPA
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PNHA
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LOWER RIVER SHANNON SAC
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PALLASKENRY
Scale 1:2,500
MAP 9 - PALLASKENRY : DESIGNATED SITES
REVISION : A
DATE : FEB.2009
Approved : ____________________
PROJECT Nr. 253740
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