Tag Archives: Conservation
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
Visitor Project Aims to Promote Biodiversity and Conservation
Press Release: For Immediate Publication 13th November 2013 Visitor Project Aims to Promote Biodiversity and Conservation In the Bog of Allen Region of Kildare, a nature trail encompasssing three biodiversity hot spots aims to create long term benefits for the … Continue reading
Restoring Live Raised Bog in Ireland
Press Release 24th September 2013 Restoring Live Raised Bogs in Ireland A ground breaking workshop has been developed to help in the restoration of the living plant skin onto bare peat areas of bogs in Ireland. The technique known as … Continue reading
Ecohydrological Bog Management Demonstration on Lodge Bog
PRESS RELEASE: 8th August 2013 On Sunday the 18th August the Bog of Allen Nature centre will be celebrating National Heritage Week with a demonstration of the Ecohydrological Management work that is taking place on Lodge Bog. There will be a … Continue reading
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
Dutch Share 30 Years of Bog Memories for the Gathering Ireland 2013
PRESS RELEASE: 17th July 2013 The Gathering Ireland 2013 will bring together Dutch and Irish peatland conservationists at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. On Sunday the 28th July from 12noon-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are hosting an international … Continue reading
Lullymore Island Loop Walk and Talk
PRESS RELEASE: 27th June 2013 Lullymore Island Loop Walk and Talk A new loop walk on Lullymore Island, Co. Kildare is going to be presented during an Open Day of the Bog of Allen Nature Centre on Sunday 21st July 2013. Lullymore … Continue reading
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
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
Giving Girley Bog, Co. Meath A Helping Hand
Press Release 18th October 2012 Giving Girley Bog, Co. Meath A Helping Hand A ground breaking workshop has been developed to help in the restoration of the living plant skin onto bare peat areas of bogs in Ireland. The technique … Continue reading