Organisation: Burrenbeo Trust

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<p>View of the Connemara coast from Mweenish Island tidal pool, Galway</p>

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Colourful or camouflaged, crabs can live up to 20 years of age

Crabs constitute Ireland’s third most valuable seafood export, with an export value in excess of €60 million per year

<p>Importance of ponds for wildlife — info from An Taisce</p>

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Donal Hickey: Handy info here if you're planning to dig and manage a pond

<p>BurrenBeo trust is an environmental charity working to connect people and place, conserve natural, built and cultural heritage, and engage communities with landscape through stewardship programmes. Picture: burrenbeo.com</p>

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Anja Murray: Who do we think we are? Time to look at how we connect with nature

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Hare's Corner initiative benefits more than the lovely hare

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Here's how to get involved in a 'heritage keeper' project in your school or area

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If you've always wanted to get involved in a cattle drive, here's how...

Recognition for farmers managing their land and livestock in a way that benefits nature

May 12 is the deadline for nominations to find Ireland’s Farming For Nature ambassadors for 2019.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

New award for farmers doing extra for nature

Who are the farmers who manage their land and livestock in a way that benefits nature?

Thu, 09 Aug, 2018

Major Irish role in €2.2m farm biodiversity drive

Burrenbeo Trust along with partners IT Sligo will play a central role in the establishment of a new knowledge and best practice network which aims to boost innovation in agricultural areas across Europe renowned for their outstanding natural and cultural values.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Burren fetes timeless tradition

Farmers in the Burren have for thousands of years marked the end of summer by herding their cattle onto ‘winterage’ pastures in the limestone uplands. The tradition is synonymous with the Burren and is key to the survival of the region’s famous flora and fauna.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

The Burren awaits royal visitors

IT is no surprise that the Prince of Wales, accompanied by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, should visit the Burren in Co Clare, as part of their four-day official visit to Ireland, which begins tomorrow.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

‘Burren transplant’ plan aims to save orchids

Around 150 Irish gardeners and conservationists are being offered a unique "Burren transplant" of orchid-rich Burren land, thanks to a groundbreaking new conservation scheme.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2014

Cork: Castles, sea views offer fine backdrops

Rossbrin and Stouke, West Cork

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Beautiful Burren

FOR most of the year The Burren is more moonscape than landscape.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2013

Burren mushrooms could end world hunger

Mushrooms growing in the Burren in Co Clare hold the key to tackling future world food shortages, according to scientists.

Wed, 23 May, 2012

Heritage budget cutbacks will affect historic buildings

THE 77% budget cut for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government’s Heritage Unit is likely to be felt in rural areas through cessation of grant aid for looking after historic buildings and thatched houses.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2010

Where cow dung doesn’t go to waste

AS every Irish schoolboy, and schoolgirl, knows, the Burren is one of Europe’s most distinctive landscapes, with a plant life and heritage dating back 6,000 years.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2009

Safeguarding the Burren’s heritage

THE Burren is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most outstanding and distinctive landscapes, with a rich plant life and a cultural heritage stretching back 6,000 years.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2008

Protecting the Burren - A good idea

EVEN a short visit to any of our great western lakes or most any river will show that we are not good custodians of our natural heritage.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2008