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Bogs of Ireland
The peatlands, consisting of raised bog and blanket bog, are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. This unique and educational tour of the Bogs of Ireland will show the participants the rich archaeological heritage preserved within the peatlands and the heritage and splendour of the midland towns. We'll see the range of wooden trackways ...
Irish Bog
Our Irish bog tours are incredibly enjoyable and educational. Imagine a rich green oasis rising gently from the Bog of Allen, Irelands largest peatland. That and much more is what you will find when you visit Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, "a world away" but only 30 miles west of Dublin City. The Park, covering 60 breathtaking acres ...
The secrets of Ireland's bogs
One of those is the Bog of Allen - a large raised bog in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands between the rivers Liffey and Shannon. There are many cut-away bogs here - where locals have cut turf to heat their homes. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is the place to get the lowdown on the history, culture and wildlife of the area.
Achill Bog Tours
Book Tour. [email protected]. Group and Private Tours by arrangement. Tel: 0860713973. Get out on the bog with Achill Bog Tours and cut your very own Irish sod - before turf cutting is banned forever!
The Bogs of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.
If you want a customized chauffeur drive tour or self-drive tour, just mention that below. One of our Ireland Specialists will contact you within 24 hours. For faster service, call us toll-free within the US: 1-800-664-7474 ... Irish bogs get the bounce they give you underfoot and their many superpowers, from super-absorbent sphagnum mosses, so ...
Ireland West Farm Stay
The Peat Bogs of Ireland. Join Eddie Joe Dooney for a demonstration on 'Life on the Bogs'. You will see how the turf is cut and used in the west of Ireland. You will learn of both the Living Bogs and The Working Bogs and their intrinsic connection with rural Ireland. You will try your hand at cutting the turf whilst exploring the fascinating ...
The Bogs of Ireland West Farm Stay
A bog is a wetland of soft, spongy ground consisting mainly of partially decayed plant matter called peat. Bogs are generally found in cool, northern climates. They often develop in poorly draining lake basins created by glaciers during the most recent ice age. For thousands of years, people have regarded bogs as spiritual or haunted places.
Bog of Allen Nature Centre Visitor Guide & Map
Building a Bog. Stages in the formation of a raised bog are shown in the gardens at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. See the reconstructed habitats of lake, fen and bog representing 10,000 years of history. Dip for mini-beasts in the wetland habitats and see Sphagnum moss - the bog building plant that holds up to 20 times its own weight in water.
What ancient secrets lie beneath this little-known Irish bog?
Several bogs in Ireland have revealed glimpses of societies long past. ... Byrne leads guided tours through the bog, explaining the geography, ecology, and importance of rain in the area. "You ...
Peatlands
On our Environmental Tour you will learn about the people of the peatlands, how the bogs formed. ... This is a superb location with a wide range of fun and informative aspects - learn about bogs and peat, ancient Irish heritage, Irish Christian heritage, the 1798 Rebellion, the Famine and much, much more.
Irish turf farming and peat bogs
Irish turf farming and peat bogs. On an expansive windy plain in the west of Ireland, Joe is preparing for a cold winter. It's what he's done every year for decades. It's only June but now is the best time to harvest the natural energy that's going to keep his family warm when the weather turns sour. The peat bogs of Ireland stretch out ...
Visit Ireland West Bog Experience with Discover Ireland
Ireland West Bog Experience is a tour of the bogs of rural Mayo with local farmer and heritage expert Eddie Joe Dooney. After a short tour of the farm, the guests will walk down onto the family bog. Guests will learn history, traditions, myths and legends of rural Ireland, while participating in bog cutting and footing the turf. ...
Bog Museum
Join a tour at the bog museum to find out some fascinating stories and discoveries from our raised bogs datign back thousands of years. Come along and learn about the bogs and industries that supported the area surrounding Coalisland on Sunday 12th June from 10am - 4pm. There will be tours every hour from 10am with the last tour at 3pm.
Irish Heritage & Folklore Day Tour
Meet local farmer and Irish heritage expert Eddie Joe Dooney of Ireland West Farm Stay Experience for a tour that delves into rural Irish heritage. You will walk through the farm learning of rural Ireland and farming both past and present. You will then walk the bogs. Here you will learn all about the bogs of Ireland, both working and living bogs.
Day Tour of Irish Farming Village
1 Day Ireland West Experience Package Includes... Full Day private guided tour with the following demonstrations... - 1 Hour Rural talk, folklore Farming and bog demonstration. - 1 Hour Village Walking Tour. - 1 Hour Blacksmith Workshop. - 1.5hrs Traditional Irish Music by the Fireside. Please contact for pricing.
Visit Bog of Allen Nature Centre with Discover Ireland
On visiting the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in County Kildare, visitors can explore the wild boglands of Ireland, experience life in 1960's Ireland in traditional Irish cottage interior and follow the self guiding tour of the exhibitions to learn about all aspects of Irish bogs. Guides are available in six languages.
The marvellous, otherworldly wonders hidden in Ireland's bogs
Mon Nov 7 2022 - 05:10. A bog walk a decade ago unlocked the door to another realm for photographer Tina Claffey. Botanist and geologist John Feehan led the walk in her local bog in Killaun, Co ...
The Roundstone Bog
Table of contents. On the R341 road between Ballyconneely and Roundstone in County Galway, you'll pass an impressive peat bog. The latter, nicknamed "Roundstone Bog", covers several square kilometers and is one of the country's most important extraction sites. A place not to be missed!
The Kerry Bog Village
The Kerry Bog Village, located on the beautiful Ring of Kerry gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the late 19th Century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry's leading tourist attractions. Ideal for families and tourists with spacious parking.
Irish Peatland Conservation Council
Irish Peatland Conservation Council, Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 V293, Ireland. T: +353-45-860133; E: [email protected]. The work of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council is supported by the Irish Environmental Network. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council support
Bog & Thunder
B&T IN THE NEWS. "Bog & Thunder is one tour group looking to show visitors lesser-known but outstanding food, landscapes, and tales of Ireland. Kate McCabe, along with her husband Max Sussman, explore how boats on rivers weave in and out of mythology and what food can show about ancient stories.".
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August 14-19, 2024. A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a curated wild salmon-themed foraging and feasting tour of the West Cork coast! Join us for an extra special experience curated in collaboration with Woodcock Smokery's Sally Barnes. This tour focuses on wild Irish salmon and maritime culture; guests will spend time on the ...
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The peatlands, consisting of raised bog and blanket bog, are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. This unique and educational tour of the Bogs of Ireland will show the participants the rich archaeological heritage preserved within the peatlands and the heritage and splendour of the midland towns. We'll see the range of wooden trackways ...
Our Irish bog tours are incredibly enjoyable and educational. Imagine a rich green oasis rising gently from the Bog of Allen, Irelands largest peatland. That and much more is what you will find when you visit Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, "a world away" but only 30 miles west of Dublin City. The Park, covering 60 breathtaking acres ...
One of those is the Bog of Allen - a large raised bog in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands between the rivers Liffey and Shannon. There are many cut-away bogs here - where locals have cut turf to heat their homes. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is the place to get the lowdown on the history, culture and wildlife of the area.
Book Tour. [email protected]. Group and Private Tours by arrangement. Tel: 0860713973. Get out on the bog with Achill Bog Tours and cut your very own Irish sod - before turf cutting is banned forever!
If you want a customized chauffeur drive tour or self-drive tour, just mention that below. One of our Ireland Specialists will contact you within 24 hours. For faster service, call us toll-free within the US: 1-800-664-7474 ... Irish bogs get the bounce they give you underfoot and their many superpowers, from super-absorbent sphagnum mosses, so ...
The Peat Bogs of Ireland. Join Eddie Joe Dooney for a demonstration on 'Life on the Bogs'. You will see how the turf is cut and used in the west of Ireland. You will learn of both the Living Bogs and The Working Bogs and their intrinsic connection with rural Ireland. You will try your hand at cutting the turf whilst exploring the fascinating ...
A bog is a wetland of soft, spongy ground consisting mainly of partially decayed plant matter called peat. Bogs are generally found in cool, northern climates. They often develop in poorly draining lake basins created by glaciers during the most recent ice age. For thousands of years, people have regarded bogs as spiritual or haunted places.
Building a Bog. Stages in the formation of a raised bog are shown in the gardens at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. See the reconstructed habitats of lake, fen and bog representing 10,000 years of history. Dip for mini-beasts in the wetland habitats and see Sphagnum moss - the bog building plant that holds up to 20 times its own weight in water.
Several bogs in Ireland have revealed glimpses of societies long past. ... Byrne leads guided tours through the bog, explaining the geography, ecology, and importance of rain in the area. "You ...
On our Environmental Tour you will learn about the people of the peatlands, how the bogs formed. ... This is a superb location with a wide range of fun and informative aspects - learn about bogs and peat, ancient Irish heritage, Irish Christian heritage, the 1798 Rebellion, the Famine and much, much more.
Irish turf farming and peat bogs. On an expansive windy plain in the west of Ireland, Joe is preparing for a cold winter. It's what he's done every year for decades. It's only June but now is the best time to harvest the natural energy that's going to keep his family warm when the weather turns sour. The peat bogs of Ireland stretch out ...
Ireland West Bog Experience is a tour of the bogs of rural Mayo with local farmer and heritage expert Eddie Joe Dooney. After a short tour of the farm, the guests will walk down onto the family bog. Guests will learn history, traditions, myths and legends of rural Ireland, while participating in bog cutting and footing the turf. ...
Join a tour at the bog museum to find out some fascinating stories and discoveries from our raised bogs datign back thousands of years. Come along and learn about the bogs and industries that supported the area surrounding Coalisland on Sunday 12th June from 10am - 4pm. There will be tours every hour from 10am with the last tour at 3pm.
Meet local farmer and Irish heritage expert Eddie Joe Dooney of Ireland West Farm Stay Experience for a tour that delves into rural Irish heritage. You will walk through the farm learning of rural Ireland and farming both past and present. You will then walk the bogs. Here you will learn all about the bogs of Ireland, both working and living bogs.
1 Day Ireland West Experience Package Includes... Full Day private guided tour with the following demonstrations... - 1 Hour Rural talk, folklore Farming and bog demonstration. - 1 Hour Village Walking Tour. - 1 Hour Blacksmith Workshop. - 1.5hrs Traditional Irish Music by the Fireside. Please contact for pricing.
On visiting the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in County Kildare, visitors can explore the wild boglands of Ireland, experience life in 1960's Ireland in traditional Irish cottage interior and follow the self guiding tour of the exhibitions to learn about all aspects of Irish bogs. Guides are available in six languages.
Mon Nov 7 2022 - 05:10. A bog walk a decade ago unlocked the door to another realm for photographer Tina Claffey. Botanist and geologist John Feehan led the walk in her local bog in Killaun, Co ...
Table of contents. On the R341 road between Ballyconneely and Roundstone in County Galway, you'll pass an impressive peat bog. The latter, nicknamed "Roundstone Bog", covers several square kilometers and is one of the country's most important extraction sites. A place not to be missed!
The Kerry Bog Village, located on the beautiful Ring of Kerry gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the late 19th Century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry's leading tourist attractions. Ideal for families and tourists with spacious parking.
Irish Peatland Conservation Council, Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 V293, Ireland. T: +353-45-860133; E: [email protected]. The work of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council is supported by the Irish Environmental Network. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council support
B&T IN THE NEWS. "Bog & Thunder is one tour group looking to show visitors lesser-known but outstanding food, landscapes, and tales of Ireland. Kate McCabe, along with her husband Max Sussman, explore how boats on rivers weave in and out of mythology and what food can show about ancient stories.".
August 14-19, 2024. A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a curated wild salmon-themed foraging and feasting tour of the West Cork coast! Join us for an extra special experience curated in collaboration with Woodcock Smokery's Sally Barnes. This tour focuses on wild Irish salmon and maritime culture; guests will spend time on the ...