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21/06/2012
Galway Turf Cutters Hold Overnight Protest
Turf cutters staged an overnight protest at a protected Galway bog at government restrictions on cutting turf there.
Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed to continue it in a bid to keep the tradition of turf cutting going.
Dozens of gardai stayed at the scene overnight to keep the peace after heated scenes yesterday when the National Parks and Wildlife Service seized a digger and a hopper.
Under the EU Habitat's Directive, Ireland is obliged to protect and conserve important peatland habitats on raised bogs.
Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan, has said the law banning turf cutting on certain bogs cannot be cast aside.
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Up to 150 people mounted the action at Clonmoylan Bog, near Portunma, and vowed to continue it in a bid to keep the tradition of turf cutting going.
Dozens of gardai stayed at the scene overnight to keep the peace after heated scenes yesterday when the National Parks and Wildlife Service seized a digger and a hopper.
Under the EU Habitat's Directive, Ireland is obliged to protect and conserve important peatland habitats on raised bogs.
Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan, has said the law banning turf cutting on certain bogs cannot be cast aside.
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Upon their return to Clonmoylan bog yesterday, turf cutters in Co Galway have vowed to continue to cut turf until everyone in their area without fuel is supplied. The move is in directly defiance of an EU directive not to cut turf there.
20 June 2013
Turf Cutters Return To Galway Bog Despite Ban
Turf has been cut from a bog in Galway for the first in a year, following a ban on the practice in areas deemed Special Areas of Conservation. The Ardgraigue bog near Kilimor is one of 53 where such a ban exists, 13 of which are in Galway. Turf cutting began at the site around 5am on Wednesday morning, using four machines.
Turf Cutters Return To Galway Bog Despite Ban
Turf has been cut from a bog in Galway for the first in a year, following a ban on the practice in areas deemed Special Areas of Conservation. The Ardgraigue bog near Kilimor is one of 53 where such a ban exists, 13 of which are in Galway. Turf cutting began at the site around 5am on Wednesday morning, using four machines.
05 April 2013
Land Owners Reminded Of Forest Fire Dangers
Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today reminded forest owners, forestry managers, farmers, turf cutters and the public that there will be an ongoing risk of land and forest fires in many parts of the country over the coming days.
Land Owners Reminded Of Forest Fire Dangers
Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today reminded forest owners, forestry managers, farmers, turf cutters and the public that there will be an ongoing risk of land and forest fires in many parts of the country over the coming days.
01 July 2016
Legislation Proposed For De-Designation Of Almost 40 Raised Bog NHAs
Almost 40 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) have been marked as priority for de-designation under draft legislation announced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys.
Legislation Proposed For De-Designation Of Almost 40 Raised Bog NHAs
Almost 40 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) have been marked as priority for de-designation under draft legislation announced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys.
09 July 2013
Good Weather Sees 80% Of Turf Harvest Already Collected
The good weather has helped Bord na Móna harvest 80% of its target turf yield for the year. It is in contrast to last year, when jobs were at risk following a poor harvest. This years harvest is said to have restored stability for some 2,000 workers.
Good Weather Sees 80% Of Turf Harvest Already Collected
The good weather has helped Bord na Móna harvest 80% of its target turf yield for the year. It is in contrast to last year, when jobs were at risk following a poor harvest. This years harvest is said to have restored stability for some 2,000 workers.
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Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain through the evening, becoming heavier for a time, dying out later tonight. A cold night with light winds. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
