May 2017 Education for Sustainable Development Forum E-Bulletin In This Issue News from the ESD Forum 1. ESD Forum Update Environmental Education News 1. A Magical Springtime Adventure, With Blue and Belle 2. Bee Curious Event - Lough Neagh Discovery Centre 17 th June 3. Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter 4. CEDaR Training Courses 2017 5. UFU Launch ‘Eating Healthy Local Food’ Schools Competition 6. Big Wild Sleepout is Back 7. Spring Clean With A Clobber Clear Out? 8. Eco-Schools Pupils Take Action To ‘Letter Less’ With Wrigley Campaign 9. Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) Citizen Science 10. Rare avocets spotted at Belfast docks RSPB reserve 11. A Gardeners’ Paradise – And You’re Invited 12. Eco-Unesco Young Environmentalist Awards Showcase and Ceremony Resources 1. Outdoor Classroom at FSC 2. Ulster Wildlife Resources Training & Events 1. Various Events Funding 1. Big Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland
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May 2017
Education for Sustainable Development Forum E-Bulletin In This Issue
News from the ESD Forum
1. ESD Forum Update
Environmental Education News
1. A Magical Springtime Adventure, With Blue and Belle 2. Bee Curious Event - Lough Neagh Discovery Centre 17th June 3. Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter 4. CEDaR Training Courses 2017 5. UFU Launch ‘Eating Healthy Local Food’ Schools Competition 6. Big Wild Sleepout is Back 7. Spring Clean With A Clobber Clear Out? 8. Eco-Schools Pupils Take Action To ‘Letter Less’ With Wrigley Campaign 9. Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) Citizen Science 10. Rare avocets spotted at Belfast docks RSPB reserve 11. A Gardeners’ Paradise – And You’re Invited 12. Eco-Unesco Young Environmentalist Awards Showcase and Ceremony
Resources
1. Outdoor Classroom at FSC 2. Ulster Wildlife Resources
Training & Events 1. Various Events
Funding
1. Big Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland
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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the latest E-Bulletin from the Education for Sustainable Development Forum which provides information on activities in the environmental education and education for sustainable development sectors in Northern Ireland. Below you will find a variety of useful information, including ESD Forum and member’s news, resources, training events and seminars, publications, funding opportunities, and any job vacancies in the sector. The Forum is the networking body for the Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development sector that promotes a coordinated approach to the delivery of environmental education and education for sustainable development in Northern Ireland. Forum Membership consists of organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Forum attempts to raise awareness of environmental education and education for sustainable development issues in the formal and non-formal education sectors through the provision of services such as the production of resources, initial and in service teacher training, member meetings and training and organising member and public conferences. Iona Meyer ESD Forum Administrator NEWS FROM THE ESD FORUM
1. ESD FORUM UPDATE I am sorry to have to pass on the sad news that Julian Greenwood a former lecturer at Stranmillis University died on 23rd April following a heart attack. Julian was a staunch supporter of the Forum; he was very enthusiastic about getting kids outside and into nature. Many of us knew him from delivering ESD days at the University. Some of you will have also known Julian through his birding interests. Julian has been a great advocate of both RSPB and BTO for many years. His long term study of Black Guillemots in Bangor meant that Julian was an authority on the species. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. You will have received your invoices for membership renewal from Kelly Lavery our Finance Officer, thanks to those of you who have already paid. If you have not already done so could you please organize payment as soon as possible? Below is a feature on European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) this will be followed by Environment Week this year. In the past many of you ran events to coincide with Environment Week. Don’t forget to check out the events section of our website to get an update of various events taking place, there are a number of events happening in the run up to Easter. http://eefni.org.uk/events/ If you have any information you would like promoted through the E-bulletin please send it to me by the end of the month, and if you want anything (news, upcoming events, etc.) promoted on the website do feel free
to contact me. It’s a good opportunity to get your information out to a wide audience at no charge to you or your organisation.
EUROPEAN HERITAGE OPEN DAYS AND ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2017 Saturday 9th September to Friday 15th September 2017
You may be aware that the Department for Communities (Historic Environment Division) run a free weekend each September called European Heritage Open Days (EHOD). This year it will take place on the 9th & 10th September. You will find a link to last year’s brochure here: https://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Download-the-2016-EHOD-Brochure-and-Updates-and-Changes-A5324 The purpose of EHOD is to encourage visits to historical buildings and buildings of interest. It is a celebration of Northern Ireland’s heritage! Last year over 65,000 people in Northern Ireland discovered what was inside all sorts of buildings from gatehouses to cathedrals, mills to former military bases, lighthouses to lock-keepers cottages. Over 300 properties opened their doors last year, and every year exciting new properties take part. This is a FREE event. What’s different this year? This year the EHOD theme is ‘Nature and Heritage.’ This provides an excellent opportunity for NIEL and EHOD to work together to provide the public with a full week of nature and heritage themed events. Therefore NIEL have decided to move NI Environment Week to run straight after EHOD. The full week of events will run from Saturday 9th September to Friday 15th September 2017. How can you get involved? You may wish to re-create a heritage and nature themed event you have run in the past or put on a brand new event for EHOD and Environment Week only. There are many possible ways to work together and we would like to hear any ideas you may have! If your event will take place during the week, you will be part of NI Environment Week. If you are interested in putting on an event please contact Iona Meyer (NIEL). 028 9045 5770 or email [email protected]
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NEWS 1. A MAGICAL SPRINGTIME ADVENTURE, WITH BLUE AND BELLE 3 APRIL to 21 MAY
The Woodland Trust invites families to experience a magical bluebell adventure at Prehen Wood in Derry/Londonderry. Two woodland fairies, Blue and Belle, will lead explorers through this beautiful ancient woodland on an important mission: to save the bluebells from Big Old Foot, a clumsy giant. The characters are brought to life via an app, which is designed for children and uses the latest technology. Simply download the app and let the fairy tale begin.
Trail markers are temporarily positioned, up until 21 May, throughout Prehen Wood. Point a phone or tablet at each marker; watch Blue and Belle come to life on the screen; and get ready to help them with their challenge. Rosie Irwin is the Woodland Trust’s site manager and says: “This spring brings an unmissable opportunity for families at Prehen Wood. Young minds will be transported on a magical journey thanks to two woodland fairies, Blue and Belle, who must stop the giant from trampling the wildflowers. “And aside from the brilliant adventure on offer thanks to technology, our woods and countryside really are bursting into life right now, with bluebells and hawthorn about to flower. Prehen Wood, right on the doorstep of the city, is one of our most striking bluebell woods. So, while the kids keep an eye on Blue and Belle, adults can enjoy the real thing.” Native bluebells are bouncing back – a quintessential sign of spring and a natural remedy to shake off the winter blues. Often found in ancient woodland, they usually make their debut around mid-April, depending upon region and the amount of sunlight reaching the woodland floor. Reports are now suggesting a glimmer of blue across the country, and the Woodland Trust is calling for the Northern Ireland public to record sightings of flowering bluebells as part of its Nature’s Calendar survey. Eagle-eyed observers are asked to go one step further: to identify if they’ve spotted the native beauty or the non-native Spanish variety. To join the Big Bluebell Watch, and get simple identification tips, head to www.woodlandtrust.org.uk Those in search of fairies, and further information on Prehen Wood, should download the bluebell app at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/familytrail No booking is required. Please wear sturdy footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2. BEE CURIOUS LOUGH NEAGH DISCOVERY CENTRE 17th JUNE 11am – 4pm
Enter the world of pollinators and find out more about the amazing creatures that are so valuable in our world and contribute so much to our food supply. Thanks to the work of our pollinating insects we can enjoy a wide and varied diet which includes plants, fruit, vegetable and berries from all over the world. Without them we wouldn’t even have chocolate or coffee! Despite the importance of pollinators, all too often they are taken for granted and with
an ever increasing global population their importance in world food supply is under-estimated. The Bee Curious event on 17th June at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre aims to celebrate the value of these creatures and their significance to local food producers. As well as selling local produce there will be cookery demonstrations using local foods pollinated by insects. There will be a range of stalls which will provide locally produced foods including honey and preserves, cosmetics derived from natural ingredients and bee keeping equipment. There will be lots of people from a range of conservation organisations on hand to provide advice and information on ways to help our pollinators and plants on sale to help visitors to bring pollinators into their gardens. Talks and short walks of Oxford Island will highlight some of the features that can be included in gardens looking at useful plants and simple features to benefit the insects, bees and wildlife in general. The event will take place at Oxford Island National Nature Reserve on Saturday 17th June and aims to attract a wide audience of all ages including families. In addition to the stalls and local producers there will be ongoing activities and demonstrations to suit all ages. For further information contact Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 028 3832 2205 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.oxfordisland.com or check out Facebook - www.facebook.com/oxfordislandnaturereserve 3. MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE ON MARINE LITTER Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter which is open to everyone and free of charge will be starting in May. Please see below some information and link to the course. https://www.marinelittermooc.org/learn/marine-litter-mooc-may-2017 A local student who was on placement with Mid and East Antrim Council took part in the previous course. Her feedback was, “From reading the reports and watching the videos, I learned that communities are willing to help when they are motivated and informed. As part of my course work I devised a clean-up strategy for Larne Lough, an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) using the DPSIR methodology. This involved brainstorming the Drivers, Pressures, State, Impacts and Responses for the case. This helped me
understand the causes and culture of littering and how we can implement change that will discourage people from littering in the future.” Course Summary With worldwide growth in the amount of solid litter thrown away every day and slow rates of degradation, the amount of litter present in the marine environment is increasing. This course seeks to inspire students to take action and leadership in the arena of marine litter through stimulating interaction with all stakeholder groups. The MOOC on marine litter teaches students through action oriented learning how they can apply successful and inspiring activities to their own local context, regardless of their profession or location. The course presents different options and tools to combat marine pollution such as the use of effective and legitimate tools like the Honolulu Strategy.
The course provides examples and case studies that will inspire leadership at all levels, thereby increasing awareness of and stimulating creative solutions to marine litter problems. Moreover, this course will benefit policymakers, practitioners, and managers who wish to connect with other professionals in order to enhance their knowledge of marine litter issues. The MOOC is available in two tracks: a leadership track
and an expert track. It will start in May 2017 with the Leadership track taking place over a course of 2 weeks. Those students who wish to remain in the course will continue to the Expert track, which will be completed in July 2017 (total of 8 weeks). A certificate of participation can be obtained by students after their completion of both the Leadership track and the Expert track. Students will also receive free access to all course materials on a 24 hour online platform.
4. CEDaR TRAINING COURSES 2017
Below is a list of CEDaR Training Courses for 2017
Click on the links to find out more about each course and book your place(s).
Invasive Invertebrates Identification Training Course by Roy Anderson on 24 May at AFBI Loughgall Invertebrate Surveying Techniques by Roy Anderson on 7 June at Cultra Manor Grassland Habitat Identification by NIEA Habitat Survey Team on 9 June at Marble Arch Geopark Clearwing Moths by Dave Allen on 14 June at Cultra Manor
Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Identification by Robert Northridge on 7 July at Crom Stableyard Rushes Identification by Karl Hamilton on 2 August at Belfast Hills Marine Mammal Survey Techniques by Dave Wall on 10 August at Cultra Manor Identifying Leafminers by Stuart Dunlop on 1 Sept at Cultra Manor Fern Identification by John Faulkner on 13 Sept at Benburb Castle
For further information contact Pauline Campbell on 028 9039 5255 or email [email protected] or check out the website nmni.com/cedar/training
5. UFU LAUNCH ‘EATING HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD’ SCHOOLS COMPETITION
The Ulster Farmers Union, in partnership with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend and ASDA, has launched its 2017 schools competition.
The competition is open to all nursery, primary and special schools across Northern Ireland. This year pupils have been asked to put their creative skills to the test around the theme, ‘Eating Healthy Local Food’. ASDA have kindly agreed to sponsor the competition with a range of prizes up for grabs for the lucky winners. Joe McDonald, Asda NI Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs said: “This is a great initiative which Asda NI is proud to support. Our team of Community Champions spend a lot of time working with schools to raise awareness of the important links between farming, local produce and the food we sell in our stores. Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to bring these messages to life and we hope more schools than ever get involved.”
UFU president, Barclay Bell said: “This is an exciting opportunity for schools across Northern Ireland to further focus on not only healthy food but the seasonality of local produce. The competition is about engaging with school children - to get them thinking about farming and the hard work that goes into producing our first class food.”
Now in its sixth year Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend has gone from strength to strength. The free event provides schools with the opportunity to educate children about the ‘Farm to Fork’ journey. “This competition will give pupils a greater knowledge of the seasonality of our produce and how it is produced. It will also underline the importance of supporting local producers to benefit the rural community and wider economy in Northern Ireland. I would certainly encourage schools to consider a trip to a farm,” said Mr Bell.
He said that each year the UFU has been impressed with the number and quality of entries for the Schools Competition. “We would again encourage schools and teachers to participate, in what is a very worthwhile competition,” said Mr Bell. Entry forms have been sent to all nursery, primary and special schools. The closing date for entries is Friday 12 May 2017.
For further information visit http://www.ufuni.org or contact Heather Stewart at UFU HQ on 028 9037 0222 or [email protected].
The competition is split into four sections:
• Foundation level (Nursery, P1 & P2): Decorate a healthy eating plate for a farmer using local food. • Key Stage 1 (P3 & P4): Pupils should create and design a one-course healthy menu using local food. • Key Stage 2 (P5-P7): Pupils should create and design a three-course healthy menu using local food. • Special Schools: Pupils may enter any section of the competition.
Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend will take place on Friday 16th June, Saturday 17th June and Sunday 18th June 2016. A full list of participating farms will be available from April onwards on at: www.openfarmweekend.com
6. BIG WILD SLEEPOUT IS BACK – 22nd JULY 2017
Calling all campers - the RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout is back for 2017 and you’re invited! The nature charity’s most popular family event of the year will take place on Saturday 22 July at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Cultra, County Down. Last year’s Big Wild Sleepout saw around 250 people sleep out under the stars and take part in a host of fun activities. In fact, it was such a success that the event was a finalist in the prestigious Ni4Kids Family Awards! This year there’ll be something to keep all ages entertained, from nature crafts and mini-beast hunting to bat detecting and bush crafts. Stargazing sessions and a visit from wildlife rescuer Debbie Doolittle are sure to be a hit with the kids, as well as music and toasting marshmallows around the campfire.
The museum is the perfect place for families to try camping for the first time. Toilet facilities, 24-hour security and designated safe spaces to cook and camp mean you can get on with just having fun! Tim McCann, RSPB NI Community Team Manager, said: “This is the fourth Big Wild Sleepout event we’ve held and it really is the highlight of our summer. To see families having so much fun and getting close to nature is amazing and all profits from the event go straight back into protecting
wildlife in Northern Ireland.” Big Wild Sleepout tickets are priced at £20 for adults and £17 for children. Kids under four go completely free. Find out more and book your spot by the campfire now at www.bwso2017.eventbrite.co.uk.
7. SPRING CLEAN WITH A CLOBBER CLEAR OUT? Schools across the country are taking part in the ‘Cash for Clobber’ competition run in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, Eco-Schools and Cookstown Textile Recyclers. This great method of being environmentally friendly by recycling also raises some welcome funds for the schools taking part - 40 pence/kilogramme. Schools which collect the most textiles per pupil are in with the chance to win the annual ‘Cash for Clobber’ competition with fantastic prizes of up to £1,500. The closing date for the competition this year is 30th June 2017. Cookstown Textile Recyclers are the only BSI certified clothing recycling company that Eco-Schools recommends. Clothing collected is redistributed to developing countries around the world or recycled into industrial fibers. Schools who would like to get involved are asked to call the Cash for Clobber Team on 028 9447 8880 or visit www.cashforclobber.com or www.eco-schoolsni.org. Orangefield Primary School in Belfast were winners of last year’s Cash for Clobber Competition
8. ECO-SCHOOLS PUPILS TAKE ACTION TO ‘LETTER LESS’ WITH WRIGLEY CAMPAIGN Thirty schools across Northern Ireland are determined to combat litter and waste by participating in the Wrigley Company Foundation ‘Litter Less’ campaign. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful are delighted to be delivering the campaign for the sixth year through the Eco-Schools programme in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education. With £43 million spent on street cleaning annually in Northern Ireland this issue is ever more important. The global campaign is running in 27 countries around the world, raising awareness of litter problems and encouraging positive behaviour changes.
Over the period of the campaign 729,394 pupils in 1355 schools worldwide have been working on reducing litter and waste to make the world a better place. Local school St Brigid’s Primary, Newry, completed a very successful clean-up of their village, Whitecross, as part of their Litter Less actions. The pupils were surprised how much litter they found in the area which at first glance seemed quite tidy. A closer look soon revealed lots of rubbish stuck between fences and under bushes. The pupils were proud of the 15 bags of rubbish they collected and pleased that the village is now a better environment. The school has also been in touch with Indian Eco-School, Vidya Niketan School, Jamnagar, to swap stories and ideas of how to reduce litter in their local communities and have learnt much about the global problem of litter. Ruth Van Ry, Eco-Schools Coordinator, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful said: “This is the 6th year of the Litter Less Campaign which is really proving to be a great way to educate our young people further on the positive reasons for littering less. The 30 schools will be supported to implement practical actions to reduce littering and it is fantastic to see that many of the schools are planning to get the wider community involved too. Well done to the pupils of St Brigid’s for a great job done!”
9. OPEN AIR LABORATORIES (OPAL) CITIZEN SCIENCE OPAL is changing! And we want to make sure we stay in touch and involve you in the transformation. Exciting times lie ahead and we are really pleased that Big Lottery Fund has generously awarded us further funding to support us moving into a new phase of the OPAL story- one we hope you will want to play a part.
OPAL is one, if not the, largest citizen science network in the UK and you as participants, collaborators and supporters are absolutely integral to what we do and so we want to hear from you all……old and new friends alike.
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We want to understand how you and all of the people and organisations you work with have been involved in the past and how we can best support you going forward. By registering your details you will:
• Be the first to know about news and events happening in your local area.
• Gain early access to new products and features which drive scientific research and support you to learn about the environment.
• Have your say in what resources, activities and projects OPAL develops to better support your needs.
So come along for the ride and help us shape the future of citizen science by answering a few short questions – it just takes about a minute to complete! If you already have an existing OPAL account: Please log in to your account. If you do not have an OPAL account yet: Please register with OPAL!
Please do send this out to all of the people and organisations who you know have used OPAL resources or worked with in the past as well as all those you think may be interested in OPAL going forward. Get involved, spread the word, and let’s shape OPAL’s future together! 10. RARE AVOCETS SPOTTED AT BELFAST DOCKS RSPB RESERVE The appearance of a rare pair of waders has Belfast birdwatchers in a flap. Enthusiasts have been flocking to catch a glimpse of the two avocets since they were spotted at Belfast docks RSPB reserve at the weekend. The bird last bred in Ireland in 1938 and there are hopes this mating pair could produce chicks here. The bird, with its distinctive black and white markings and curved beak, is resident in a number of places in England but rarely seen this far north. It is also the symbol of the RSPB. It had disappeared in England until a major conservation effort by the charity led to its return in the 1940s. The RSPB's warden manager Chris Sturgeon said it had been "manic" since news of the avocets' arrival spread.
"Word gets about pretty quickly and everybody arrives," he said. "Some people will never have seen an avocet before; it's certainly the first one I've seen in Northern Ireland." If the pair does produce chicks, the main threat to their offspring will be from predatory birds. Avocets live on insects, crustaceans and worms in the mud. 11. A GARDENERS’ PARADISE – AND YOU’RE INVITED Two spectacular County Tyrone gardens are set to open their leafy gates, with proceeds supporting the work of conservation charity the Woodland Trust. Saturday 20 May, from 11am to 5pm, is the date for the garden lover’s diary. With summer just around the corner, the gardens are in full bloom and visitors are in for an uplifting treat – a riot of colour, scents and sounds. Janette Wickens is the Woodland Trust’s regional development officer and says: “Both gardens, while quite different, are equally stunning and the only challenge will be deciding which one to visit first! Thankfully, they’re fairly close to one another, so you can easily make a day of it. “From perfectly manicured lawns to wildlife-friendly landscapes, this is a chance to enjoy a breath of fresh air in the most peaceful and enviable of settings. We’re so grateful to the owners for making this special day possible.” The garden open day is courtesy of Mr Uel Henderson in Newtownstewart, and Sir Bob and Lady Salisbury, near Omagh.
The Henderson garden: The Old Methodist Manse, 52 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4JT Mr Henderson is the proud owner of two acres of beautifully manicured gardens, 40 years in the making. Members of the public will have a chance to feast their eyes upon dazzling stretches of rhododendrons, over 70 different types; not to be outdone by azaleas and magnolias. Masses of beautiful bluebells, plus a stream and tiny waterfalls lined with water-loving plants, complete the idyllic scene.
The Salisbury garden: The Fod, 46 Drumconnelly Road, Omagh, BT78 1RT Sir Bob and Lady Salisbury have worked hard to transform this previously bleak landscape into a natural paradise. It’s a refuge for wildlife and adored by those lucky enough to set foot here. The two have created formal gardens, wildlife-friendly gardens, an orchard and small lakes; collectively covering 17 acres. Some
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5,000 trees, planted a few years ago, complete the picture and already tower over the tallest of walkers. The various habitats – all joined by paths, steps or grassy areas – are home to a plethora of birds (57 species), insects and mammals including the Irish hare and otter. Don walking boots or stout footwear. The cost is £5 per adult per garden, or £8 for both gardens. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To find out more please contact 0330 333 5302, visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/events or email [email protected] 12. ECO-UNESCO YOUNG ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARDS SHOWCASE AND CEREMONY Over 700 young people from across Ireland and North Ireland will be honoured at the 18th annual ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards Showcase and Ceremony on May 23rd at the All Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin. The public is invited to visit the Mansion House for a colourful exhibition where the Young Environmentalists will showcase their ECO-Action project from 10am to 12.45pm. From 2pm to 5pm, Ireland's greenest teens will be announced and take home one of the prestigious prizes from 10 different categories in the Awards Ceremony. To find out more, access: http://www.ecounesco.ie/ue4sd/item/358-young-environmentalist-awards-showcase-and-awards-ceremony-2017
RESOURCES
1. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FSC Derrygonnelly offers courses for groups of all ages from primary to University. Please follow the links below to browse the courses available across FSC Northern Ireland.
Ulster Wildlife has an excellent range of resources for teachers and students available on their website, to check these out go to the following link. http://www.ulsterwildlife.org/living-seas/education-resources
Don’t forget to check the forum website for various events coming up over the next few months, this time of year there are plenty. If you have any events coming up in your own groups let me know and I can publicise them on the website. www.eefni.org.uk/events/index
FUNDING
1. BIG LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL NORTHERN IRELAND Awards for All is a quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £500 and £10,000 for projects that last for a year at most (they can be shorter). You can apply at any time and you will normally get a decision around 3 or 4 months after applications are received. https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/northern-ireland/awards-for-all-northern-ireland
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