Watch: Incredible drone footage showcases beauty of little-known Kildare attraction

Incredible drone footage of one of Kildare's lesser known attractions has shown the beauty of the landscape near the Curragh. Pollardstown Fen, which is situated on the northern margin of the Curragh, is an area of alkaline peatland that obtains its nutrients from calcium rich spring water.

Pollardstown Fen is a rare parcel of land due to the scarcity of bogland throughout Europe currently, and the type of vegetation types and invertebrates in the area are also scarce.

The footage below was captured by photographer Luke Shaw on his drone. It shows the picturesque scenery that the land has to offer, as the camera floats over the many fields and the wooden board walkway that cuts through the fen.

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