Category Archives: News
Spike in frog records as IPCC celebrate World Wetlands Day
PRESS RELEASE 2nd February 2016 Spike in frog records as IPCC celebrate World Wetlands Day For World Wetlands Day the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) are launching the Hop To It Frog Survey 2016. This year there has already been … Continue reading
Irish culture, its traditions and connection to wetlands
PRESS RELEASE: 26th January 2016 Irish culture, its traditions and connection to wetlands The month of February brings with it the start of Spring, a busy time at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. In the first two days of February … Continue reading
Kerry bog saved and fact finding expedition planned
PRESS RELEASE: 5th January 2016 Kerry Bog saved and fact finding expedition planned The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new nature reserve in County Kerry. The 10 ha blanket bog site was … Continue reading
World Animal Day Celebrates the “Big 4” at the Bog of Allen
Press Release: 28th September 2015 World Animal Day Celebrates the “Big 4” at the Bog of Allen Join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council to as World Animal Day celebrates the “Big 4” at the Bog of Allen. The event takes … Continue reading
Bread Baking in a Bastible on a Fire for Culture Night
Press Release 14th September 2015 Bread Baking in a Bastible on a Fire for Culture Night Culture Night will be celebrated across Co. Kildare on Friday 18th September. Between 5-8pm the Bog of Allen Nature Centre will be taking part … Continue reading
Girley Bog, Co. Meath. Discover the Past, Build the Future
Girley Bog, Co. Meath. Discover the Past, Build the Future Press Release: 20th August 2015 On Sunday 30th August between 2-5pm the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) invite you to celebrate Heritage Week with us on our raised bog nature reserve, Girley … Continue reading
Top Attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week
Press Release: 17th August 2015: Top bog attraction in Kildare restored and to be showcased during Heritage Week The only part of the Bog of Allen protected in Kildare will be on show for Heritage Week 2015. With the support … Continue reading
International Bog Day 2015 at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
PRESS RELEASE Issue Date: 16th July 2015 International Bog Day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre Save the date and join the Irish Peatland Conservation Council for International Bog Day at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre from … Continue reading
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