Dec 4, 2020 · Peat bogs have played historic role in Ireland’s economy and culture, but this high-carbon fuel is in fast decline. How will Ireland’s peat-reliant regions adapt?

Oct 10, 2017 · Peatlands in Ireland have traditionally been viewed as wastelands and sources of poverty. A 19th century account describes the people who lived near a Kildare peatland as “miserable and half-starved spectres who inhabited this dreary waste” (Cooke 1970).

In Ireland, most homes are heated with peat, a natural organic compound renowned for its energy and fuel potential… Although slightly fragrant, this substance is a wonderful way to heat your home on a budget, and adds to the charm of a cosy Irish home.

The story of peat in Ireland. Peat harvested from local bogs has been used for centuries for cooking and heating in Ireland. With the depletion of this country’s natural woodland in the 1600s, peat became an important source of indigenous fuel for households.

Jan 2, 2023 · Peatlands are a quintessential part of Ireland’s green countryside and make up about one in every five hectares of land. For centuries, peat has been dug up and burned in Irish fireplaces, but concern for the climate is causing people to …

Peatlands are a very important part of the history, culture and economy of Ireland. These vast areas of land are amongst our great natural assets and their uniqueness can be compared to the semi-tropical and tropical rainforests in a number of remote regions in the World.

Apr 27, 2023 · Raising the water levels in degraded peatlands (known as rewetting) effectively and rapidly reduces emissions and is the first step towards the longer-term project of restoring their function as...

Oct 4, 2022 · One in seven Irish households still burn peat for heat. New rules are aimed at discouraging a practice that many consider part of the culture. Seamus Caulfield, a retired archaeology professor,...

Black Sod Turf (peat) is a unique product of Ireland. It comes from the deepest bogs in Ireland which are largely located in the midlands. Irish bogs were formed in marshy wetlands almost 10 thousand years ago.

Bord na Móna are the dominant peat producers in Ireland harvesting 4 million tonnes per annum. Other privately owned companies set-up in the 20th century are industrially extracting peat from designated and non-designated peatland sites.