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Peatlands, people and politics

IPCC launch new education pack- bringing peatlands to primary schools

PRESS RELEASE 7th November 2016 IPCC launch new education pack- bringing peatlands to primary schools The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Discovering the Wild Bogs of Ireland Primary Schools Education Pack’. The … Continue reading

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Celebrate World Animal Day and the wonderful wildlife on Ireland’s bogs

PRESS RELEASE 30th September 2016 Celebrate World Animal Day and the wonderful wildlife on Ireland’s bogs Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre on Tuesday 4th October from 10am-4pm and celebrate World Animal … Continue reading

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New jewel of the insect world recorded on Girley Bog

New jewel of the insect world recorded on Girley Bog PRESS RELEASE 2nd September 2016 A beautiful new species was recorded on Girley Bog during the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s nature walk for Heritage Week last Sunday 28th August.  A … Continue reading

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Celebrating 10,000 years of Ireland’s Natural Heritage

PRESS RELEASE 18th August 2016 Celebrating 10,000 years of Ireland’s Natural Heritage As part of the celebrations for Heritage Week 2016 why not discover the 10,000 years of history locked in Girley Bog, Co. Meath. A special heritage event is … Continue reading

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The Curlew is calling! (on Saturday 20th Aug)

The Curlew is calling! (on Saturday 20th August)  The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are celebrating Heritage Week at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre between 11am and 2pm on Saturday the 20th of August with a fun family event, including … Continue reading

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Transnational connections may help restore Irish Peatlands and monitor European Butterflies

PRESS RELEASE 11th July 2016 Transnational connections may help restore Irish Peatlands and monitor European Butterflies Féile an Dúlra the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s (IPCC) festival for nature supported by Kildare County Council continues at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre … Continue reading

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Have your say in the future of Ireland’s Blanket Bogs

Have your say in the future of Ireland’s Blanket Bogs There is currently an alarming policy gap in relation to blanket bog habitat and biodiversity protection in Ireland. Much work has been done on raised bogs with the cessation of … Continue reading

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Clearing pathways to transnational peatland education and conservation.

PRESS RELEASE 24th June 2016 Clearing pathways to transnational peatland education and conservation. IPCC’s Campaign Officer Katie Geraghty and Education Officer Nuala Madigan are to take part in a fact finding exchange mission focusing on peatlands to The Netherlands. They … Continue reading

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Coad Bog BioBlitz provided chances for active learning and scientific discoveries

PRESS RELEASE 13th June 2016 Coad Bog BioBlitz provided chances for active learning and scientific discoveries  The species count for Coad Bog BioBlitz was 200 with 304 hours of observations from participants. The Blitz included hands on visits by all … Continue reading

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IPCC staff and volunteers all set to explore the biodiversity of Coad Bog, Co. Kerry

PRESS RELEASE 19th May 2016 IPCC staff and volunteers all set to explore the biodiversity of Coad Bog, Co. Kerry. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are very excited as the final preparations are underway for the Coad Bog BioBlitz … Continue reading

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