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Wicklow and Arklow libraries unveil new wall art and seating cubes

Mark Costello (Climate Action Co-Ordinator, Wicklow County Council), Aideen Klauer (Wicklow County Council), Deirdre Keogh (Community Engagement Manager SSE Renewables), Sarah Rubalcava (Environmental Awareness Officer, Wicklow County Council), Loretta Rose (Branch Librarian, Wicklow County Council), Margaret Birchall (Senior Executive Librarian, Wicklow County Council), Catherine Costello (Branch Librarian, Wicklow County Council), Julie Sammiller (Environment, Wicklow County Council) and James Callery (Climate Action Officer, Wicklow County Council). Photo: Michael Kelly

Eoin Mac Raghnaill
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The décor inside Arklow and Wicklow town libraries has been transformed with the installation of new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) wall art and cube seating, sponsored by SSE Renewables.

This sponsorship was in recognition of the work that Wicklow County Council, particularly the library services and Climate Action Team, have undertaken to promote the SDGs and strengthen their links with local communities.

The 17 goals, adopted by all UN member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, serve as a blueprint for global peace and prosperity. They represent a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and enhance the lives of all individuals.

Welcoming the installations, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Councillor Aoife Flynn Kennedy, said: “I'm delighted by this recognition of our council's dedication to promoting sustainability and community engagement through initiatives like the SDGs.

“The seating cubes and wall art add colour and encourage children and parents to take note of the 17 goals.”

Speaking about the presentation, Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O’Gorman, said: “These new furnishings will highlight the work that the library service is carrying out in relation to the UN SDGs and ensure that the Goals are at the forefront of all library users minds.”

Deirdre Keogh, Community Engagement Manager with SSE Renewables commented: “SSE is delighted to support the library service in helping to promote the 17 SDGs.

“Our community funding programme will continue to support such worthwhile programmes. SSE are committed to being operationally net zero by 2050 and has set 2030 business goals aligned with the SDGs, such as increasing renewable energy by fivefold, enabling low-carbon generation, and championing a fair and just energy transition.”