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Peatlands, people and politics

Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other

Press Release Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other 19.1.2022 This week the Irish Government published the final report from the Peat Use in Horticulture Working Group, a report the Irish … Continue reading

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Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis

Press Release   Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis 6.12.21 In 2019 Ireland declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and in July 2021 the President of Ireland signed … Continue reading

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IPCC Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021

PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 26th November 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are today calling on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) … Continue reading

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Heritage Week 2021 – Celebrate with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

Press Release 9th August 2021       The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce that we will be joining the Heritage Week 2021 celebrations. This year, Heritage Week will be celebrated from the 14th-22nd of August … Continue reading

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International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands

Press Release  International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands 19th July 2021         On the 25th of July, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are celebrating International Bog Day 2021 by hosting an event from 2-5pm, … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Peatland Biodiversity on National Biodiversity Week 2021

Press Release Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Biodiversity of Peatlands on National Biodiversity Week 2021 14.5.21  The Irish Peatland Conservation Council in partnership with the Irish Environmental Network are delighted to celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2021 with you – virtually.  … Continue reading

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Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 – Celebrating Earth Day 2021

Press Release Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 Celebrating Earth Day 2021 22nd April 2021       The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are celebrating this Earth Day, 22nd of April 2021, with the publication … Continue reading

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Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2021 Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council   Grab a sandwich, salad or bowl of soup and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a series of short virtual talks at lunchtime. In 2021 the … Continue reading

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Hop To It This World Wetlands Day with IPCC

              Press Release Hop to It this World Wetlands Day with IPCC 26th January 2020 Celebrate this World Wetlands Day by taking part in the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s fun frog quiz as the … Continue reading

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Celebrating Heritage Week 2020 with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council – Virtually!

Press Release Celebrating Heritage Week 2020 with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council – Virtually! Friday 14th August 2020 Due to the current restrictions and with the safety of us all in mind the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are going virtual for … Continue reading

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