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Green Party members defend ‘workable’ proposals amid turf ban row

Green Party politicians have hit back at critics of plans to curtail the commercial sale of turf, calling it a “life-saving” measure. The leader of the Green Party said on Tuesday that the proposal, which has attracted the ire of some backbench TDs ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:03

National News

New 4-part TG4 series exploring Ireland's peatlands to air this April

A new 4-part series exploring Ireland's complex relationship with its peatlands will air on TG4 this April. An Fód Deireanach, or The Last Sod, will be presented by author and presenter Manchán Magan as he takes viewers on a visually informative ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:57

Local News

Boardwalk at Scohaboy outside Cloughjordan closed for works

Coillte has temporarily closed the boardwalk at Scohaboy in order to carry out remediation work which includes replacing worn and broken sleepers. This work is expected to be completed this week after which the boardwalk will reopen to the ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:45

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Tipperary council grants planning permission for greenway on Littleton Bog

Planning permission for a new 7km walk and cycleway along the route of an old peat rail line at Littleton Bog was granted at Tipperary County Council’s monthly meeting on Monday. The council’s elected members gave their unanimous approval ...

14 Sept 2022 at 16:00

National News

€20m funding approved to conserve 'vitally important' blanket bogs in Ireland

Over €20m in funding will help conserve Ireland's "vitally important" blanket bogs. That's according to the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, who launched the €20.6million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature ...

13 May 2022 at 16:36

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Turf cutting family laments bog standard treatment on the part of Bórd na Móna

A Tipperary family of bog owners who have been supplying generations of householders with the best of dry turf, are up in arms over a decision by Bórd na Móna to turn off pumps after they abandoned the locality, thereby flooding the ...

05 May 2022 at 13:31

Local News

Get away from it all with a fundraising bog walk in Tipperary on a bank holiday Monday

Shake off those bank holiday cobwebs by participating in the Bog Walk which takes place in Two Mile Borris on Bank Holiday Monday, February 5. This event is being organised by Thurles Lions Club with funds raised going to local ...

27 Jan 2024 at 19:00

Northern Ireland

I’ll never give up hope his body will be found, says sister of Columba McVeigh

The sister of one of the final of Northern Ireland’s Disappeared to remain missing has said she will never give up hope or stop praying that he will be found. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was murdered and ...

31 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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‘Horrific’ dumping discovered in popular walking area of Tipperary

Contributed to the Tipperary Star Recent horrific dumping of household material as well as recyclable electrical goods, with fridges stuffed full of litter is very upsetting for locals and visitors who use this Coillte ...

06 Jul 2022 at 16:15

Local News

Volunteers needed in Mullinahone this evening

Help is needed for a clean-up in the Bog on Wednesday evening, July 6, at 7pm. Volunteers are requested to bring their own equipment - shovel, brushes, clippers etc. All help is appreciated.

06 Jul 2022 at 13:30

National News

Humphreys announces plan to turn Irish bogs into 'ideal locations for recreational use'

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced an initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs. Minister Heather Humphreys announced the new approach today (May 31) with a view to ...

31 May 2023 at 12:26

Local News

Good Biodiversity news from Littleton Bog Group

In 2016 Bord na Mona published its five year Biodiversity Action Plan. Mark McCory who is part of the Ecology Team at Boora Bog Co. Offaly has on different occasions met with local groups in the Community and Sports ...

22 Oct 2020 at 13:09

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