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Peatlands, people and politics

Sphagnum moss bog restoration comes to Roscommon

PRESS RELEASE 25th September 2012 Sphagnum moss bog restoration comes to Roscommon People interested in restoring raised bogs damaged by turf cutting and spreading are to be shown the latest technology of Sphagnum moss transplantation near Rooskey in Co. Roscommon. Dr … Continue reading

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Pedal for Peat’s Sake

PRESS RELEASE 12th September 2012 Pedal for Peat’s Sake Raising awareness about peatland conservation in Ireland is the theme of an Irish cycling challenge to get underway on Thursday 20th September 2012. Annie Capell from San Francisco in California  is … Continue reading

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Picture Gallery Celebrating IPCC’s 30th Birthday in 2012

The Mayor of Kildare – Mr Michael ‘Spike’ Nolan officially launched the 30th birthday celebrations for IPCC on International Bog Day. A crowd of 200 friends of the bog from all over Ireland gathered to take part in the days … Continue reading

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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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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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