Abbeyleix Bog

The Abbeyleix Bog Project manages a 500 acre community Bog in Co. Laois, Ireland. All are welcome! Contact us at [email protected]

[NPWS Nature Conservation @NPWSNatureCons]

2 years since collaborating with @abbeyleixbog Bog project in developing & implementing enhanced restoration measures on Abbeyleix Bog. Results of cutover cell bunding are already very promising and encouraging. Images below with thanks from @abbeyleixbog

[Abbeyleix Bog @abbeyleixbog]

@NPWSNatureCons Thanks for sharing

[Martine🦋Brennan🍄 @BrennanMartine]

Two Lunar Hornet clearwing moths came to my lure at @abbeyleixbog a week ago. #teammoth

[TinaClaffeyPhoto @TinaClaffey]

Sundew ballet at @abbeyleixbog 💕 @forum_wetlands @PeatlandConserv @CCWPeatlands @PeatlandHub @wildflower_hour @PeatlandsG @peatlandsLIFEIP @NatureRTE

[NPWS Nature Conservation @NPWSNatureCons]

Common cottongrass bloom is one of the most spectacular nature displays in Ireland. Particularly found on raised bog cutover after restoration. Thanks to @abbeyleixbog for sharing this video. It is a pleasure working with you on restoring Abbeyleix Bog.

[Fernandez Valverde 🇺🇦 @FernandezNature]

Pleased to meet delegates from across the globe @ 43rd Annual Conference of International Association for Impact Assessment @IAIAnetwork in @abbeyleixbog today. Sharing my experience of @NPWSNatureCons and local communities working together to restore our unique Bogs #EarthDay

[Fr. Paddy @frpaddybyrne]

Great to hear the Cuckoo Bird here on @abbeyleixbog

[Abbeyleix Bog @abbeyleixbog]

Looking forward to tonight's announcement of the Community Champions Award by @PeopleFirstCre1 in The Killeshin Hotel. 🤞 we take home the main prize of 10k. Best wishes to the other finalists, Portlaoise Tidy Towns + Dunamaise Beekeepers who are fantastic groups here in #Laois

[NPWS Nature Conservation @NPWSNatureCons]

Great turnout today at the @forum_wetlands launch with @noonan_malcolm supporting and celebrating local communities who are key custodians of Irish wetlands and whose tireless work benefits us all. #LoveBogs

[John Geraghty @GeraghtyWIT]

Des Finamore guides us through the evolution of @abbeyleixbog with fascinating anecdotes on @abylxheritage. Excellent progress being made. @agriculture_ie @Dept_ECC @NPWSIreland @SETUAgriculture
@SETUIreland @NatOrgSkill

[John Geraghty @GeraghtyWIT]

Wonderful visit to @abbeyleixbog with Des Finnamore, Hugh Shepherd and @denomeara. Diverse range of habitats across a sensitively managed site 👏 @NatOrgSkill @NPWSIreland @Dept_ECC @agriculture_ie @SETUAgriculture @SETUIreland

[Environmental Pillar @Env_Pillar]

At a time of such uncertainty #RestoreNature is a defiant act of hope that will bring joy & peace to communities all around the country just as it has at @abbeyleixbog

[Kevin Kelehan @kelehan_kevin3]

Great to see this carbon sink re-entering service as @abbeyleixbog has shown, communities embrace these investments and they are a top quality destination. https://t.co/ywU1lay3NT

[Laois People @LaoisPeople1]

Upcoming talk on @abbeyleixbog / abbeyleixbog Project. Click below for details.
https://t.co/mPzpQ8SHIP
Credit: Laois Heritage Society
ABBEYLEIX

[Lill Dunne @lill_dunne]

@savebutterflies My Green Hairstreak from this Summer @abbeyleixbog Ireland.

[Jenni Roche @Jenni_Roche]

@denomeara @abbeyleixbog @DeptOfSciSETU Des and Hugh are such brilliant ambassadors for this site! :)

[Dr. Kate Flood @irishboglife]

A really enjoyable and important day in the story of Irish #wetlands & #peatlands! Thanks to Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform @noonan_malcolm & @NPWSNatureCons
And all @forum_wetlands
members as we look ahead…
🙌58 members all playing a part! @abbeyleixbog

[Abbeyleix Bog @abbeyleixbog]

Abbeyleix Bog Project host international volunteer week with visitors from all across Europe https://t.co/yg3wlfU75E via @LaoisToday

[Martine🦋Brennan🍄 @BrennanMartine]

Collared Earthstars and Smooth(?) Earthballs fruiting close to each other at @abbeyleixbog for #MushroomMonday