<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[McBreen Environmental]]></title><description><![CDATA[McBreen Environmental is committed to delivering an unparalleled nationwide domestic and commercial waste management solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:40:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Garden Pond Cleaning and Sludge Removal Services in Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[At McBreen Environmental, we provide professional garden pond cleaning and sludge removal services for domestic properties across Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/garden-pond-cleaning-and-sludge-removal-services-in-ireland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1558a860764a2e99173559</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:30:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_35aa83d6d7e44a01be599112b4c0be36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[59% of Septic Tanks Failed Inspection in Ireland in 2025, EPA Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspection Report has highlighted ongoing concerns around septic tank maintenance across Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/59-of-septic-tanks-failed-inspection-in-ireland-in-2025-epa-report-finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15549cb3f40ff4eeeb3b82</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Domestic]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:14:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_0e6d96c1754643c69e489b5866ee0af8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Rainfall in Dublin? 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Organisations are now responsible for managing environmental obligations, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure monitoring across increasingly complex facilities]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/environmental-compliance-in-facilities-management-why-digital-oversight-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c858bd4edb574fd3b501</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_4842b92c8bdd49c583e98b66c1bb4aec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Water Retention Pond Cleaning at a Pharmaceutical Facility in Cork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire water retention ponds are a critical part of fire protection infrastructure in large industrial and pharmaceutical facilities. ]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/fire-water-retention-pond-cleaning-at-a-pharmaceutical-facility-in-cork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c858bd4edb574fd3b506</guid><category><![CDATA[Waste Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_1d13cd0003754420a30e246f1d13b735~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV Drainage Survey for a Housing Development in Cork City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team carried out a wash and CCTV drainage survey for a housing development in Cork City]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/cctv-drainage-survey-for-a-housing-development-in-cork-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c858bd4edb574fd3b4ff</guid><category><![CDATA[CCTV Survey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Domestic]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:46:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_4e6e25392e724dd8b4dee41afb562c3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[McBreen Environmental Wins Two Awards at the Facilities Management Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[McBreen Environmental has been recognised with two major honours at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, winning Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year and Overall Excellence in Facilities Management.]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/mcbreen-environmental-wins-two-awards-at-the-facilities-management-awards-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c858bd4edb574fd3b4fe</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Domestic]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:14:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_a669361bedf04dcdb63f345124d80314~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laser Profiling: Added Precision for Critical Drainage Surveys]]></title><description><![CDATA[McBreen Environmental offers laser profiling as an add-on to CCTV surveys, enabling precise measurement of pipe diameter and the identification of ovality and cross-sectional deformation.]]></description><link>https://www.mcbreenenvironmental.ie/post/laser-profiling-added-precision-for-critical-drainage-surveys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c858bd4edb574fd3b504</guid><category><![CDATA[CCTV Survey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e206d6_93747c21c4774cdfaf559cf813fcf801~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_918,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McBreen Environmental</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Standards High: Integrity Testing Refresher]]></title><description><![CDATA[At McBreen Environmental, safety and operational excellence are always top priorities. 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