Last November, Flogas sponsored 60 volunteers from Irish Men’s Sheds across Ireland to travel to Killarney and help tackle the invasive rhododendron plant at Killarney National Park. Their efforts were ‘caught on camera’ by RTE Nationwide, who broadcast the story on Friday 19th January 2024.

The volunteers joined forces with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Killarney Men’s Shed and Killarney Meitheal Group for a concentrated attack on the rhododendron, which is a serious threat to the native flora and fauna of Ireland.

Flogas supplied hi-vis jackets, goodie bags to the Men’s Shed volunteers and sponsored a dinner on the last night for everyone involved. Flogas also organised for a special guest, Olympian rower Monika Dukarska, to take part in a very interesting and engaging post-dinner ‘fireside chat’ about her life and career to date with interviewer Jerry O’Sullivan of Radio Kerry.

Louisa-Jane Dupre, marketing co-ordinator with Flogas Ireland said, “Flogas has been a partner of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association since 2020 and we’re delighted to be backing their involvement in this very important sustainable initiative in what is arguably one of the most beautiful parks in Ireland.”

The volunteers were kindly supported with accommodation and food from local Killarney hotels including: Arbutus Hotel, Castlerosse Hotel, International Hotel, Randles Hotel, Gleneagle Hotel, Great Southern Hotel, Killarney Park Hotel, Scotts Hotel and Dromhall Hotel.

Find out more and watch the feature here.