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Irish Peatland Conservation Council wins AXA Community Award
PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council wins AXA Community Award 16th March 2022 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council, located at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore, Rathangan, County Kildare, is delighted to have been recently chosen … Continue reading
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council giving a voice and taking action for peatlands since 1982
Press Release The Irish Peatland Conservation Council giving a voice and taking action for peatlands since 1982 10th March 2022 Following a debate on the future of Irish bogs organised by An Taisce and held in University College Dublin a … Continue reading
Home Composting – Taking Action for Peatlands, Climate and Biodiversity?
PRESS RELEASE Home Composting – Taking Action for Peatlands, Climate and Biodiversity? 4th February 2022 Terms including climate, peatlands, composting and biodiversity are now everyday. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are seeking your help to better understand public perceptions … Continue reading
Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other
Press Release Government peatland policy at odds as they give with one hand and take with the other 19.1.2022 This week the Irish Government published the final report from the Peat Use in Horticulture Working Group, a report the Irish … Continue reading
Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis
Press Release Peat Free is the Way to Go if Ireland is Serious about Tackling our Biodiversity and Climate Crisis 6.12.21 In 2019 Ireland declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and in July 2021 the President of Ireland signed … Continue reading
IPCC Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
PRESS RELEASE Irish Peatland Conservation Council Calls on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021 26th November 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are today calling on Seanad Éireann to reject the proposed Horticultural (Temporary Measures) … Continue reading
Heritage Week 2021 – Celebrate with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Press Release 9th August 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are delighted to announce that we will be joining the Heritage Week 2021 celebrations. This year, Heritage Week will be celebrated from the 14th-22nd of August … Continue reading
International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands
Press Release International Bog Day 2021: Taking Action for Peatlands 19th July 2021 On the 25th of July, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are celebrating International Bog Day 2021 by hosting an event from 2-5pm, … Continue reading
Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Peatland Biodiversity on National Biodiversity Week 2021
Press Release Celebrating the Unique & Diverse Biodiversity of Peatlands on National Biodiversity Week 2021 14.5.21 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council in partnership with the Irish Environmental Network are delighted to celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2021 with you – virtually. … Continue reading
Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 – Celebrating Earth Day 2021
Press Release Publication of Ireland’s new Peatlands and Climate Change Action Plan 2030 Celebrating Earth Day 2021 22nd April 2021 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are celebrating this Earth Day, 22nd of April 2021, with the publication … Continue reading