One mighty small bog in South County Carlow, Ireland, needing restoration, has inspired this new online course: Anchored with reference to community-led peatland restoration and the geo-ecological context of The Drummin Bog Project, this new Haumea Ecoversity online 6-module course introduces an understanding. It aims to increase nature connection. Cathy Fitzgerald, a Drummin Bog Committee…
Category: art projects
Carlow’s Drummin Bog represented in Mary Robinson’s ‘Fite Fuaite’ Quilt for the UN COP30 Climate Meeting in Brazil
Carlow’s Drummin Bog Project was represented fpr Mary Robinson’s ‘Fite Fuaite’ Quilt for the UN COP30 Climate Meeting in Brazil. Voluntary Drummin Bog Committee member Brigid O’Regan, a former science lecturer, and a member of the Carlow Borris Lace group created the beautiful Drummin Bog Quilt Square for Mary Robinson’s Quilt.
The Bog Rosemary Song for Drummin Bog with St Brendan’s National School
The Bog Rosemary Song for Drummin Bog with St Brendan’s National School
Tales and Tastes from the Bog
Tales and Tastes from the Bog: as part of the 3 county Gnáthóga Nadúrtha Natural Habitats programme supported by Carlow, Kildare and Meath Arts Offices, please join us this Sunday 1st Oct 2-5pm in the Old Schoolhouse, Rathangan Co. Kildare for an afternoon of sharing bog stories, plant lore, the makings of an 1812 Bog Map, and past times, as we weave connections between us and our nearby peatlands.
“Finding Dragons” Are there lizards on Drummin Bog??!!
“Finding Dragons” Are there lizards on Drummin Bog in South Carlow??!! Please join us for a Citizen Science Survey, 10 am Saturday 22nd July 2023 with herpetologist Rob Gandola.
‘Slow time on the Bog’: painter Mairead Holohan celebrates Carlow’s Drummin Bog
On International Bog Day, the Drummin Bog Project is delighted to share that a 2022 ArtLinks bursary is enabling south Carlow-based painter Mairead Holohan research and create new work in response to Drummin Bog and the local area. #Ireland #wetlands #beauty #creativity #art #internationalbogday #iucnpeat
Our Barn Owl nesting box has been installed on Drummin Bog!
Our Barn Owl nesting box has been installed on Drummin Bog! Read more about BirdWatch Ireland and community efforts to help this endangered red-listed bird species in South County Carlow as part of Creative Drummin – Druimín Cruthaitheach supported by Creative Ireland & Carlow Arts Office
News of Carlow-led Gnáthóga Nádúrtha: (Natural Habitats) 3-county arts initiative
The Drummin Bog Project committee and Creative Drummin – Druimín Cruthaitheach would like to congratulate the Carlow Arts Office and Community Development Staff on the exciting news that €75, 000 is to be invested in a new creative initiative – Gnáthóga Nádúrtha: (Natural Habitats), as part of the 2022 Invitation to Collaboration Award from the…
Creative Ireland 2-day event draws enthusiastic crowds & Minister for Carlow Bog Banner Project
PLEASE NOTE: Access to Drummin Bog is limited due to the sensitive nature of the habitat and its status as a wildlife reserve. Great precaution must be taken in visiting the bog due to its unmarked deep drains, and other hazards. It is therefore recommended people do not walk on the bog alone. Children must…
The Drummin Bog: Banner Project (Phase 1) Schedule Announced- ALL WELCOME!
The Drummin Bog: Banner Project (Phase 1) Schedule Announced- ALL WELCOME to Drummond Hall, Drummond, Co. Carlow 15-16 Oct!
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