Féile an Dúlra – The Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s annual festival of nature
Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) throughout 2026 to explore and learn about peatland habitat and biodiversity. Full details of IPCC events for 2026 to be finalised in March but for now here are some dates for your diary:
Dates for your Diary
World Wetlands Day – 2nd February 2026 – Launch of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council Hop To It Frog Survey 2026. Since 1997, the IPCC have encouraged you to become citizen scientists by submitting your observations of the various stages of the Common Frog lifecycle to Ireland’s longest running survey the Hop To It Frog Survey. The Common Frog is Ireland’s only native frog and it is an important biological indicator of environmental quality. Hop To It and join the survey to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026.
World Curlew Day – 21st April – Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a free walk and talk to Lodge Bog. Meet at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre at 11am and enjoy a guided walk with IPCC staff who will share the history and status of this iconic bogland bird with you. Please wear clothes appropriate for the outdoors. Light refreshments will be available following the walk and talk.
National Biodiversity Week 2026 – 16th – 24th May – Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for bogland biodiversity themed walk and talks to Lodge Bog, Co. Kildare, Girley Bog, Co. Meath, Lullymore West Bog Nature Reserve, Co. Kildare and enjoy free admission to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Monday-Friday. Full details TBA.
International Bog Day 2026 – 26th July – Celebrate this world famous bog day with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. Expect peatland talks and walks and fun family nature activities from 12noon-4pm. Full details TBA.
Heritage Week 2026 – 15th-23rd August Details to be announced later.
Stay tuned for more details on IPCC events, including bog walks, talks, and volunteer days!
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Irish Peatland Conservation Council Wildlife Watching, Bog Walks, Family Fun, Courses & Open Days
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council would like to acknowledge Kildare County Council and the Irish Environmental Network for supporting IPCC’s Féile an Dúlra. As part of this a number of events were held throughout the year, including for World Wetlands Day, Biodiversity Week, International Bog Day and National Heritage Week in 2025.
Contact Us
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council can be contacted at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 V293, Ireland. Tel: +353-45-860133; Email:bogs@ipcc.ie
