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Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly

PRESS RELEASE 3rd July 2020 Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a charity (CHY6829) working towards the conservation of a representative portion … Continue reading

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Enjoy, Discover and Explore Your Natural Heritage – Ireland’s Wild Peatlands

Press Release Enjoy, Discover and Explore Your Natural Heritage – Ireland’s Wild Peatlands  13th August 2019 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are getting involved in Ireland’s National Heritage Week 2019 celebrations and invite you to come along and join … Continue reading

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International Bog Day 2019: Peatlands Ireland’s Climate Change Heros

Press Release 14th July 2019 On Sunday the 28th July join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre between 1-5pm and celebrate Irish peatlands for their unique biodiversity and as one of Ireland’s climate … Continue reading

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Jewels of the boglands pageant during Biodiversity Week 2018

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release  17th May 2018 Jewels of the boglands pageant during Biodiversity Week 2018 Leading peatland conservation group to run a series of  public entertainment events focusing on the elaborate and colourful nature of Ireland’s bogs. The … Continue reading

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Conservation group to host event highlighting the plight of endangered Curlew

PRESS RELEASE 16th April 2018 Conservation group to host event highlighting the plight of endangered Curlew Leading peatland conservation group set to highlight the decline of endangered Curlew breeding on Irish bogs at Kildare event this weekend. The Irish Peatland … Continue reading

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Big award winning bog network opens to the public

PRESS RELEASE 15th August 2017 Big award winning bog network opens to the public The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to have been awarded funding of €28,500 from the Heritage Council in 2017. The award is to restore … Continue reading

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Learn the Essentials of Composting this Earth Day

PRESS RELEASE 19th April 2017 Learn the Essentials of Composting this Earth Day Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre this Saturday 22nd April to celebrate Earth Day 2017.  Earth Day is an international celebration where … 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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Girley Bog, Co. Meath. Discover the Past, Build the Future

Girley Bog, Co. Meath. Discover the Past, Build the Future Press Release: 20th August 2015 On Sunday 30th August  between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Heritage Week with us on our raised bog nature reserve, Girley … Continue reading

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Top Attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week

Press Release: 17th August 2015: Top bog attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week The only part of the Bog of Allen protected in Kildare will be on show for Heritage Week 2015. With the support … Continue reading

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