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Green Party members defend ‘workable’ proposals amid turf ban row

Green Party politicians have hit back at critics of plans to curtail the commercial sale of turf, calling it a “life-saving” measure. The leader of the Green Party said on Tuesday that the proposal, which has attracted the ire of some backbench TDs ...

26 Apr 2022 at 11:03

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New 4-part TG4 series exploring Ireland's peatlands to air this April

A new 4-part series exploring Ireland's complex relationship with its peatlands will air on TG4 this April. An Fód Deireanach, or The Last Sod, will be presented by author and presenter Manchán Magan as he takes viewers on a visually informative ...

30 Mar 2022 at 13:57

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'Gruesome find': Greyhound remains discovered at Newbridge, County Kildare bog

Greyhound remains have been discovered at Roseberry bog in Newbridge. Photographs sent in by The Irish Council Against Blood Sports (ICABS) show skulls, bones and skeletons belonging to greyhounds. The group said that the remains were ...

31 Aug 2022 at 21:00

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€20m funding approved to conserve 'vitally important' blanket bogs in Ireland

Over €20m in funding will help conserve Ireland's "vitally important" blanket bogs. That's according to the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, who launched the €20.6million LIFE IP Wild Atlantic ...

13 May 2022 at 16:36

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Burglary of property near Carbury, County Kildare, reported to gardaí

The burglary of a property near Carbury has prompted an investigation by An Garda Síochána (AGS). A spokesperson for AGS told the Leinster Leader: "Gardaí received report of an incident of burglary that occurred on the Bog Road ...

11 Apr 2024 at 16:05

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I’ll never give up hope his body will be found, says sister of Columba McVeigh

The sister of one of the final of Northern Ireland’s Disappeared to remain missing has said she will never give up hope or stop praying that he will be found. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was murdered and ...

31 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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Gardaí making enquiries into presence of greyhound remains found in Newbridge, County Kildare

Gardaí are currently making enquiries into reports of animal remains which were found in a bog near Newbridge. Although gardaí said that no animal remains were located following searches at Roseberry bog, photographs seen by ...

06 Sept 2022 at 12:10

National News

Humphreys announces plan to turn Irish bogs into 'ideal locations for recreational use'

The Minister for Rural and Community Development has announced an initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs. Minister Heather Humphreys announced the new approach today (May 31) with a view to ...

31 May 2023 at 12:26

National News

Humphreys announces plan to turn Irish bogs into 'ideal locations for recreational use'

31 May 2023 at 20:05

National News

New search taking place in Co Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh

A new dig is taking place at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh. The 19-year-old from Donaghmore was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried ...

27 Aug 2025 at 09:35

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