Tag: bogs
Bogs provide breeding space for the birds
A bog in North Galway is one of a number across the country where wetland has been restored to offer breeding space to endangered...
Thieves steal turf from rural Galway bogs
Criminal gangs are stealing turf from isolated bogs across Galway – smashing a trust that has existed in rural areas through the generations.
And while...
Gardaí left to babysit Galway’s designated bogs as turf is harvested
Turf is once again being cut on bogs designated as off limits by Europe this week – with Galway Gardaí on hand to keep...
State’s u-turn over proposal to extend ban on turf-cutting
A ban on turf-cutting at 18 bogs throughout Co Galway was dramatically lifted yesterday by Minister for Heritage Jimmy Deenihan. Following...
Chink of light emerges in turf-cutting dispute
A chink of light may be on the horizon for turf-cutters at some of the 13 protected bogs across Co Galway who have been...
Bitter turf war shows no sign of easing
Defiant turf-cutters called for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to be disbanded and Minister for Heritage Jimmy Deenihan to resign when up...