Category Archives: News
Feile an Dúlra at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
Press Release: 16th January 2015 Feile an Dúlra at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre The annual Festival of Nature ‘Feile an Dúlra’ at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre is launched. The festival runs throughout 2015 offering members of the public a … Continue reading
Get your hands dirty and volunteer in 2015
PRESS RELEASE: 9th January 2015 Get your hands dirty and volunteer in 2015 The Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore, Co. Kildare is run by a charity, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC). The IPCC are always looking for volunteers … Continue reading
Lullymore Bog gives up its Secrets
PRESS RELEASE: THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2014 Lullymore Bog gives up its Secrets An extraordinary abundance and richness of natural and cultural heritage has been identified in Lullymore in Co. Kildare. In just a relatively small area of 20,000ha studied, 49 wetlands, … Continue reading
World Animal Day Celebrates “Big 4” in the Bog of Allen
PRESS RELEASE: 25th September 2014 World Animal Day celebrates “Big 4” in the Bog of Allen. These animals are the otter, fox, hare and badger. In Europe the otter is the most endangered of our “Big 4” due to loss of … Continue reading
Practical raised bog conservation action at Girley Bog
PRESS RELEASE: 26th August 2014 Practical raised bog conservation action at Girley Bog On Sunday 31st August between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Heritage Week with us on our newest nature reserve Girley Bog Co. … Continue reading
Loving the Nature and Culture of Lullymore
Press Release: 20th August 2014 The legendary Fionn Mac Cool and his band of Fianna had the Hill of Allen as their base for special training operations which they carried out in the Bog of Allen around them. This and … Continue reading
Combining a passion for sport and wildlife at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
Press Release 24th June 2014 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Claire Sullivan in the role of Visitor Guide at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. Claire is a native of Killina, Carbury. Co. … Continue reading
Community-led Conservation of Girley Bog
PRESS RELEASE: 13th May 2013 Community-led Conservation of Girley Bog Work on the The Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s (IPCC) newest nature reserve is well underway this spring. With bogs in the spotlight more and more Girley Bog in County Meath is … Continue reading
Tracking Nature’s Calendar
Tracking Nature’s Calendar at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Press Release: 15th April 2014 Tracking Nature’s Calendar brings rewards at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. The longer days, higher temperatures and bright sunshine are all signs to inform … Continue reading
Conserve Water, Save Money
PRESS RELEASE: 21st February 2014 Conserve Water, Save Money As water metres are being installed throughout County Kildare the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore would like to share with homes and businesses our top tips for conserving water. The Bog of … Continue reading