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Presidential praise from Michael D Higgins for Abbeyleix Bog in Laois

Abbeyleix basked in warm praise from President Michael D Higgins, as well as warm sunshine, when he visited its restored bogland recently. The president strolled on the new boardwalk, guided by ecologist and local volunteer with Abbeyleix Bog ...

06 Jun 2017 at 19:15

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#WATCH Fields of Athenry the theme tune of a day saving Laois turf in #Covid-19 Ireland

Singing Laois postman John Lawlor from Mountmellick saw our Costa Del Sod photograph appeal and decided he'd submit a musical entry. John brought his accordion along to his local Derryguile bog where he took some time out from the hard graft ...

31 May 2020 at 12:20

EcoLive

Laois people can apply for bog land money

Laois communities are being invited to tap into a €500,000 in funding to combat climate change by investing in the county's bogs. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced that a fund of up to €500,000 is ...

27 Mar 2023 at 20:22

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€75,000 announced for Laois bog restoration project

Funding of up to €75,000 has been allocated to the Abbeyleix Bog Project. Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced the grant funding for peatland restoration measures at Abbeyleix bog this morning. Laois Offaly ...

08 Aug 2022 at 14:23

Your Community

Do you have a story about a Laois bog?

Do you have a story or memory you would like to share about a Laois bog? If so an interesting project has started with Abbeyleix Library and Re-Peat as part of Ireland’s first entry into The Europe Challenge. Re-Peat is an international ...

04 May 2024 at 11:52

Crime & Court

Gardaí urge people to be on alert for turf thieves in Laois and Offaly

The bogs are very busy with people making the most of the weather to save the turf - but the turf thieves are also lurking and Gardaí in Laois and Offaly have urged people to be vigilant. Gardaí have progressed investigations into ...

30 May 2020 at 22:19

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Funding support for community bog projects in Laois

Laois community groups are being urged to apply for funding under an environmental scheme aimed at conserving and revitalising bogs and raise engagement with the natural heritage and environment. The Peatlands Community ...

13 Jan 2022 at 17:00

Local News

Laois community groups in running to win big at National Lottery Good Causes awards

Three Laois community organisations are in the running to win cash awards that could boost their services and activities for local people. Representatives from the Cuisle Cancer Support, the Abbeyleix Bog Project and ...

28 Oct 2019 at 16:58

Events & Listings

Biodiversity talks in Laois town that is a hub for nature

Abbeyleix is already a Heritage Town but it has a grown reputation as a hub for nurturing nature and biodiversity. The latest project in this process takes place from January to April in the shape of a series of ...

24 Jan 2019 at 11:58

Presidential day in the sun on Abbeyleix bog in Laois for Michael D

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Presidential day on Abbeyleix bog in Laois for Michael D

President Michael D Higgins got to see the natural beauty of what Lovely Laois has to offer today when he took a walk on the Abbeyleix Bog. The Irish President was in town as a special guest at the Community ...

06 Jun 2017 at 19:22

Arts & Entertainment

Abbeyleix Bog project wants your bog photos but you don't have much time to enter

The Abbeyleix Bog project wants your snaps for its 2022 calendar but the clock is ticking fast on the deadline to enter your photo taken on Laois natural oasis. Abbeyleix Bog Project is already preparing ...

22 Oct 2021 at 09:23

Pictures & Videos

New midlands videos to explore the precious bogs

Midlands Science is launching a new series of videos that will explore the science of bog life. Supported by a Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund grant, these videos will be hosted by RTÉ’s Phil ...

03 Jun 2021 at 11:55

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