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Renewables
Can bogs solve Ireland’s solar woes?
Stephen Robb
With several large-scale solar farms planned for Ireland's boglands, Stephen Robb asks whether bogs could be the solution to the solar vs. agriculture land debate.
11 December 2024 Climate and environment
Midlands farmers are paid to restore farmed peatlands
The FarmPEAT project aims to compensate farmers for the water table on their lands, with decisions on the rollout of measures led by farmers.
10 November 2024 News
State spends €12m on NPWS land acquisitions
The National Parks and Wildlife Service snapped up over 3,000ac of land last year, with more land deals in the works.
Tánaiste confirms no homes will be searched for turf
People who have always used turf from their own bogs to fuel their own homes will be able to continue to do so.
18 October 2024 News
Free events planned at national parks to celebrate heritage week
Some stand-out events include walking trails, demonstrations and educational activities from sheep shearing of Claddagh heritage breeds in Connemara or boxty making on the bothy trail.
16 August 2024 News
Clarity needed on eligibility of restored bogs for restoration targets - INHFA
The possible exclusion of the 20,000ha of rehabilitated bogs from Ireland's Nature Restoration Law inventory could pull more farmed peatland into the mix.
28 July 2024 News