Category Archives: News
Irish Peatland Conservationist wins international management award
Press Release: 15th June 2015 An international gathering of people involved in peat and peatlands this week announced the awards for young peatland scientists, managers and practitioners in the early stages of their careers. Tadhg Ó Corcora, Conservation Officer with … Continue reading
Girley Bog Volunteer Day: Help IPCC bring a raised bog back to life
PRESS RELEASE: 22nd May 2015 Girley Bog Volunteer Day: Help IPCC bring a raised bog back to life The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are asking for your help to bring part of Girley Bog, Co. Meath back to life. This Wednesday, … Continue reading
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
Biodiversity Celebrations at Girley Bog, Co. Meath 2015
Press Release: 13th may 2015 Experience practical bog conservation, Celebrate Biodiversity Week, the IPCC Girley Bog Biodiversity Event On Sunday 17th May between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Biodiversity Week with us on Girley Bog … Continue reading
Kildare Launch of Biodiversity Week
Press Release 11th May 2015 Kildare Launch of Biodiversity Week 2015 at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre With the support of Kildare County Council and the Irish Environmental Network the Bog of Allen Naure Centre in Lullymore will host … Continue reading
Opinion Survey on the Future of Girley Bog, Co. Meath Launched
PRESS RELEASE 7th May 2015 Opinion Survey on the Future of Girley Bog, Co. Meath Launched Today the Irish Peatland Conservation Council in liaison with partners in the Girley Bog Meitheal Team (see editors note 1) launched a nationwide survey seeking … Continue reading
Peat Free Wildlife Gardens Receive GIY Get Ireland Growing Award
Press Release: 7th April 2015 Peat Free wildlife Gardens Receive GIY Get Ireland Growing Award The Bog of Allen Nature Centre run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council were delighted to be awarded funds to continue with the development of … Continue reading
Girley Bog Meitheal Shortlisted for Sustainablility Team of the Year
Press Release: 9th March 2015 Girley Bog Meitheal Shortlisted for Sustainablility Team of the Year The Irish Peatland Conservation Council along with their partners on the Girley Bog Meitheal project were delighted to receive confirmation that the Girley Bog Meitheal … Continue reading
Restoration: Bringing the bogs back to life
PRESS RELEASE: 13th February 2015 Restoration: Bringing the bogs back to life Intact bogs are living and breathing ecosystems and are fast becoming recognised as ‘Ireland’s rainforests’ locking up to 1,566 million tonnes of carbon when properly functioning. However once a bog … Continue reading
Busy Start to Spring at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
PRESS RELEASE: A Busy start to Spring at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Friday 30th January 2015 February is the start of Spring and a busy time of year at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. Over the coming days … Continue reading