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Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2024

PRESS RELEASE 26th January 2024 Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2024 Take action for wetlands on World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, by joining the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) for scrub management on Lodge Bog.  For those … 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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A Call to Action this International Bog Day

Press Release A Call to Action this International Bog Day Friday 17th July 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council, a charity working towards the conservation of a representative portion of Irish peatlands for people to enjoy today and in the … Continue reading

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Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020

Press Release 13th March 2020 Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020 On the 20th of March 2020 celebrate World Frog Day with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) by becoming a citizen scientist and submitting … Continue reading

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IPCC Extend a Warm Welcome to HRH King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

Press Release 13th June 2019 As King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands begin their 3 Day State visit to Ireland Dr. Catherine O’Connell along with the staff and volunteers of the Irish Peatland Conservation would like to extend a … Continue reading

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Bee Part of the Action this Biodiversity Week

Press Release 13th May 2019   National Biodiversity Week is a week of learning and exploring the wonders of nature and biodiversity through walks, talks and wildlife experiences. It is about appreciating the valuable role wildlife provides to our communities … Continue reading

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Earth Day 2019 – Become a Conservation Officer for a Day with IPCC

Press Release 19th April 2019 To mark Earth Day, an international day to educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) will be hosting an event on the 25th of April 2019, to prepare for … Continue reading

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Kerry bog saved and fact finding expedition planned

PRESS RELEASE: 5th January 2016 Kerry Bog saved and fact finding expedition planned The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new nature reserve in County Kerry. The 10 ha blanket bog site was … Continue reading

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Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June

Press Release 2nd June 2015 Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Celebrate World Environment Day on 5th June Join the IPCC in the wildlife gardens of the Bog of Allen Nature Centre this Friday 5th June from 10am-4pm and celebrate World Environment … Continue reading

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March Wildlife Watch – Shamrock

As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th March here at home and abroad there is only one wildlife species that suits the celebrations best, the Shamrock (‘Seamróg’ in Irish).  The shamrock is known around the world as one … Continue reading

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