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Peatlands, people and politics

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

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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

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Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

PRESS RELEASE 8th April 2021 Lunchtime with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council   Grab a sandwich, salad or bowl of soup and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for a series of short virtual talks at lunchtime. In 2021 the … Continue reading

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Hop To It This World Wetlands Day with IPCC

              Press Release Hop to It this World Wetlands Day with IPCC 26th January 2020 Celebrate this World Wetlands Day by taking part in the Irish Peatland Conservation Council’s fun frog quiz as the … Continue reading

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Celebrating Heritage Week 2020 with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council – Virtually!

Press Release Celebrating Heritage Week 2020 with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council – Virtually! Friday 14th August 2020 Due to the current restrictions and with the safety of us all in mind the Irish Peatland Conservation Council are going virtual for … Continue reading

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IPCC Welcome the Imminent Publication of the 100th Irish Wildlife Manual

PRESS RELEASE IPCC Welcome the Imminent Publication of the 100th Irish Wildlife Manual – The Habitats of Cutover Raised Bog by National Parks & Wildlife Service Monday 27th July 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) welcome the imminent publication … Continue reading

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A Call to Action this International Bog Day

Press Release A Call to Action this International Bog Day Friday 17th July 2020 The Irish Peatland Conservation Council, a charity working towards the conservation of a representative portion of Irish peatlands for people to enjoy today and in the … Continue reading

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Shocking degradation of Irish Peatlands needs Action Plan with Climate focus

Press Release issued for 8th July 2020 IPCC – Shocking degradation of Irish Peatlands needs Action Plan with Climate focus The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are undertaking an independent review of the status of Irish peatlands to inform a Peatlands and Climate … Continue reading

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Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly

PRESS RELEASE 3rd July 2020 Returning to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre to Discover a Spectacular Year for the Large Heath Butterfly The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a charity (CHY6829) working towards the conservation of a representative portion … Continue reading

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Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020

Press Release 13th March 2020 Celebrate Ireland’s only Native Frog Species on World Frog Day 2020 On the 20th of March 2020 celebrate World Frog Day with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) by becoming a citizen scientist and submitting … Continue reading

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