Return of cranes to midlands bog raises hope for revival of species After a 300-year absence for the species, a pair are nesting on Bord Na Móna wetlands
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The crane is deeply connected to the culture and history of Ireland, with the bird central to folklore tales such as Fionn MacCumhaill, the druids, St Colmcille and the Book of Kells. Photograph: Kevin O’Sullivan
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A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted bog in the Midlands, Bord na Móna has confirmed. If they successfully breed, it is believed they will be the first common cranes to do so in Ireland for 300 years.
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Offaly farmers urged to share their views on bog rewetting programme
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OFFALY farmers are being urged to share their views on Bord na Móna s peatland rehabilitation projects at an upcoming IFA meeting.
IFA is hosting an online farmer meeting on this matter via Microsoft Teams tonight (Tuesday, February 16) at 8 pm. The meeting will allow farmers to share their views on the Bord na Móna Peatlands Climate Action Scheme, which aims to rehabilitate and restore approximately 33,000 hectares in over 80 Bord na Móna bogs.
The meeting with be chaired by Brian Rushe, IFA Deputy President and will be addressed by Michael Biggins, IFA Rural Development Chairman and Paul O’Brien, IFA Environment Chairman.