Maidenhair Fern near Lisdoonvarna, growing on the wall of a gorge on shale/siltstone bedrock. Possibly the 1st record in the locality since the mid-1800's. Interesting that aforementioned record has it growing on 'the coal measures', an antiquated term for the shale geology
Lot of excitement for Cuan Beo's cookery demos at Cruinniú @GalwayHookers!! We've got a wonderful programme!
Saturday August 17th
- Food Historian, @YeatsThoor Anna O'Donnell - 12:15
- Martin O'Donnell @ConnollysKinvar - 13:45
- @wildoonagh, Wild Kitchen - 16:00
Join the fun!
Learn about the really interesting work being done to promote the use of native Irish trees by @hometree__, a nature restoration charity based in Ennistymon, Co Clare in today's @Farming_Indo
A Woodwasp, stunning creature. I’d not heard of one & so am grateful to @Jessica_Ham92 for the post. There’s lots to learn about our biodiversity in ireland and beyond and we need to do all we can to assist w/research and conservation, before it’s too late.
All we're asking is for 3 minutes of your time- to send just one email in the next day. 🙏
It could help save a species from national extinction.
#SaveTheSkydancer because they're worth it.
Public Meeting & Consultation on the development of a strategy to seek funding from Priority 3 of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
7th November 2023
Online Public Consultation | 6:30pm
To attend, please email: [email protected]
Many fish stocks are depleted or under pressure with devastating knock-on effects for economies & wildlife.
However, Irish waters are home to many important spawning grounds 🐟🐠
Examples of how Marine Protected Areas can benefit fishing communities ↙️
https://t.co/5qGezzUSMO
Irish Seed Savers Association are seeking to hire a Head Gardener to manage our Heritage Seed Gardens
Interested?
Visit https://t.co/iaGmNarImQ to find out more!
#jobfairy#horticulture
Crexcellent news this morning as 2023 survey data shows a 35% increase in critically endangered corncrakes in Ireland over the past five years. 218 breeding territories were recorded this year - that's up 10% on last year, and for the first time in a decade it exceeds 200 sites.