GLAS 2016 takes place in Citywest Convention Centre on 21st July. This event GLAS (Garden, Landscape, Amenity, Sportsturf) will be of interest to engineers who require expertise in sports surfaces concerning civil works for football pitches or other sports amenities. What will also be of interest will be a large pool of experts on hand who advise in areas like invasive species, which have had considerable impact in terms of eradication from ground works, or working within Special Areas of Conservation. Further information can be obtained by visiting the show website www.glasireland.ie.