Tag Archives: IPCC

Community-led Conservation of Girley Bog

PRESS RELEASE: 13th May 2013 Community-led Conservation of Girley Bog Work on the The Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s (IPCC) newest nature reserve is well underway this spring. With bogs in the spotlight more and more Girley Bog in County Meath is … Continue reading

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Conserve Water, Save Money

PRESS RELEASE: 21st February 2014 Conserve Water, Save Money As water metres are being installed throughout County Kildare the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore would like to share with  homes and businesses our top tips for conserving water.   The Bog of … Continue reading

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Otter and Red Squirrel Make a Comeback to Lullymore

PRESS RELEASE: 4th February 2014 Otter and Red Squirrel Make a Comeback to Lullymore The first month of 2014 was an exciting month for new wildlife records at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore when for the first time an otter and  a red squirrel were spotted in … Continue reading

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Picture Gallery of 30th Jubilee of the Dutch Foundation for Conservation of Irish Bogs

On the 28th July 2013, members of the Dutch Foundation for Conservation of Irish Bogs joined IPCC at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to celebrate their jubilee year. This special occasion saw a number of visitors arrive at the … Continue reading

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Love and Marriage Down the Bog

Press Release: 10th July 2013 Bog Memories – Love and Marriage down the Bog  Bog memories are being collected by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council as part of our work for the Gathering Ireland 2013. We are inviting members of the public … Continue reading

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Peatland Educators to Meet in the Bog of Allen

Press Release 19th June 2013 Peatland Educators are to meet in the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Peatland Educators representing the network of 23 peatland sites open to the public around the country are to meet in the Bog of Allen … Continue reading

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Understanding How Raised Bogs Work

Water, peat and plants; Understanding how raised bogs work PRESS RELEASE: 31st May 2013 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce that a new research project is underway to help develop an understanding of how raised bogs … Continue reading

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Biodiversity Week at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

PRESS RELEASE: 27th May 2013   Biodiversity Week at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre – a great success for wildlife From the 18th – 26th May Ireland celebrated National Biodiversity Week.   This week aimed to raise awareness for the many different … Continue reading

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Join the Frog Survey Ireland 2013 – Frog Spawn Spotted

Frog Survey Ireland 2013 – Hop to It Press Release 20th January 2013 The first record of frogs spawning in Ireland has been recieved by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council as part of our Hop-to-It-Frog Survey Ireland 2013.  The frog … Continue reading

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Bogs in the Kitchen: Festive Bog Cranberry Recipes

Press Release: 10th December 2012 At this time of year we are thinking of Christmas and what better way to enjoy your turkey dinner than by adding a spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce. Or how about welcoming family and friends … Continue reading

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