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New Technique will Help to Restore Damaged Raised Bog in Ireland

PRESS RELEASE 7th August 2012 New technique will help to restore damaged raised bog in Ireland Stakeholders in the management and conservation of Irish raised bogs are to meet this week at Clara Bog to see a new technique of … Continue reading

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Celebrating 30 Years of the IPCC on International Bog Day 2012

PRESS RELEASE 18th July 2012 Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council on International Bog Day The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are marking 30 years since they were established in 1982 by inviting you to a special birthday open … Continue reading

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IPCC Welcomes New Information Guide

PRESS RELEASE 8th June 2012 IPCC Welcomes New Information Guide The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are delighted to announce the appointment of our newest member of staff, Kate Macnamara. Kate is joining the IPCC team for the summer to welcome visitors … Continue reading

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Five Steps that have the Potential to Restore Living Bogs in Ireland

PRESS RELEASE 6th June 2012   Five Steps that have the potential to Restore Living 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 … Continue reading

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IPCC Celebrating the Importance of Peat to Ireland and the World

PRESS RELEASE 17th May 2012 With the onset of National Biodiversity Week imminent the Irish Peatland Conservation Council has launched an information and awareness campaign celebrating the importance of peat to Ireland and the World. The campaign is targeted at … Continue reading

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IPCC says Get Tough on Turf Cutting Minister

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Uptake 10th April 2012. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are calling on Minister Jimmy Deenihan of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to get tough on those responsible for illegally cutting turf from raised … Continue reading

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Downloads

IPCC Legacy and Wills Leaflet   Volunteer with IPCC Leaflet   Bog of Allen Nature Centre School Visits Leaflet     Bogland Habitat Guide     Fen Habitat Guide     My Raised Bog Book  

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Events 2024

IPCC offer citizen science skill-sharing days throughout the year E-mail bogs@ipcc.ie to be added to the volunteer contact list where you will receive an email for all skill-sharing days and volunteer events and opportunities.  Irish Peatland Conservation Council Wildlife Watching, … Continue reading

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IPCC Celebrates 30 years Saving Bogs 1982-2012 – Be Part of the Action, Join an Event

PRESS RELEASE: 6th February 2012.  At the beginning of the 1980’s there was little talk of the conservation of peatlands of Ireland.  However in 1982 this was all to change.  Following a debate on the future of Irish bogs in University … Continue reading

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Hop To It – Join the 2012 Irish Frog Watch

Press Release: 30th January 2012. To mark World Wetlands Day on the 2nd February the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are launching their annual ‘Hop To It Frog Survey’.  The survey of the Common Frog (Rana temporaria) is looking for information … Continue reading

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