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News & Events
July 24, 2008
Summer Field Trips Continue – 10th August 2008
The BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) is delighted to announce details of the second field trip of Summer 2008 as part of the wider Heritage Education Programme of the BLP. The walk will take place on Sunday, 10th August 2008. The meeting point is the car park of Kilnaboy church and school at 2.30 pm.
July 17, 2008
Farm Demo Day – Fri July 18 2008 – 17.00 hrs
The BurrenLIFE Project and Teagasc are hosting a Farm Demonstration Day on Friday 18th July 2008 at 5.00pm sharp. The event will take place on the farm of Ms. Philomena Hynes (Deelin, Carron, Co. Clare). All farmers are welcome.
June 29, 2008
1st Summer Field Trip – 6 July 2008
The BurrenLIFE Project is delighted to announce details of its first summer field trip of 2008 which will take place on Sunday, 6th July @ 2.15pm.
Participation is by prior booking only as numbers are limited to a maximum of twenty persons.
The field trip will be led by David Drew, lecturer in Trinity College Dublin, with research interests in limestone landscapes, caves and water resources in limestone areas – particularly those of the west of Ireland. He lives in the Burren for part of the time and enjoys investigating its underworld as well as its more obvious attractions.
The field trip will take place in a little visited area which is however typical of much of the High Burren, concealing within its apparent barren landscape a wealth of topographical, geological, archaeological and floral environments. The walk will visit ancient caves and springs on the one of the Burren limestone hills. David will also be pointing out and discussing evidence of human activities in the area spanning thousands of years.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and also bring waterproof clothing. The walk will last over two hours.
The event is free of charge. Reservation can be made via telephone numbers 065 708 9000 or 087 292 5487. E mail info@burrenlife.com
June 10, 2008
Change in Line-Up of Talks – Doolin June 2008
The third advertised talk (on the 18 June 2008 @ 8.30pm)as part of the Doolin series of talks has, due to unforeseen circumstances, been changed and will now be given by Kinvara based Dr. Cillian Roden. Cillian will speak on the flora of the Burren. A great deal of Cillian's working life has been dedicated to the study of the flowering plants of the west of Ireland. Moreover, he has discovered new locations for several of the rarer Burren plants and he has a particular interest in the arctic alpine range of flowers of the region.
May 27, 2008
Free Talks on the Burren in Doolin — June 2008
Free Talks on the Burren in Doolin — June 2008
The BurrenLIFE Project, Ireland's first major farming for conservation project, is delighted to announce another series of illustrated talks on the Burren region, as part of its heritage education programme.
The series of talks will take place over four Wednesday in June in the Micho Russell Centre in Doolin. Each talk will commence at 8.30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
May 27, 2008
Clodagh McKenna Praises Burren Group
Clodagh McKenna (Food Writer / TV Presenter)
Praises the Burren Beef & Lamb Producers Group (BBLPG)
The Burren Beef & Lamb Producers Group (BBLPG)is the first producers group in Ireland where members actively farm for conservation ensuring the long-term sustainability of an area via the production of 'conservation grade' quality beef and lamb. On a recent visit to Clare Clodagh McKenna (Food Writer / TV Presenter) praised the work of the BBLPG to become the leading producer of quality Burren Beef and Lamb. She noted that the core commitment of the BBLPG to produce quality food from a quality environment in the Burren is to be highly commended.
May 01, 2008
BLP Conference Feb 2008 – Technical Report
The full BLP Conference Report and Presentations are available for download under the Reports/Publications section this website.
This is the technical report of a three day international conference entitled “Farming for Conservation – Supporting the Future” took place in Ennistymon, Co. Clare from the 24th-27th February, 2008. This report summarises the main outcomes and conclusions of the conference arising from presentations (available for download at www.burrenlife.com) and discussions.
May 01, 2008
Burren Vets Workshop Report
Full Report Available for Download under the Reports / Publications section of this website.
This short summary report is based on the proceedings of a workshop held on Thursday September 13th,2007 at the BurrenLIFE project offices in Carron, Co. Clare. The purpose of the workshop was to share practical information and experience on animal health and nutrition issues, with particular reference to the Burren and the work of the BurrenLIFE project.
May 01, 2008
May 3rd 2008 – Burren Beef & Lamb in Ballyvaughan Farmers Market
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market
With the growing season well established and new green produce ready to be plucked, the Ballyvaughan Farmers Market are anticipating the re-opening of the market on 3rd May 2008.
The Ballyvaughan Farmers Market are delighted to announce the availability of locally reared and finished Burren lamb and beef. The Burren Beef and Lamb Producers Group are a grouping of 16 local farmers involved in the BurrenLife project established in September 2004.
January 25, 2008
Series of Six Illustrated Burren Talks
It is with great pleasure that the BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) announces details of a series of six illustrated talks from 6th February to 12th March 2008.
January 23, 2008
Press Release – Official Conference Launch
PRESS RELEASE – Launch of First Ever Farming for Conservation Conference – 22nd January 2008
Speaking at the media launch of the first ever farming for conservation conference, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. Tony Killeen TD, stated that he 'warmly welcomed the upcoming conference' which he stated 'was an important milestone for the future of the Burren'.
January 17, 2008
The Burren Comes To Dublin
The BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) is looking forward with great excitement to the first ever 'farming for conservation' event to take place in Ireland. The BLP will formally launch this event on Tuesday, 22nd January 2008, with a day of Burren related activities in Dublin.
December 19, 2007
3-Day International 'Farming for Conservation' Conference
The BurrenLIFE Project is delighted to announce details of a major 3-Day International Conference which will take place in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co Clare, Ireland from the 24th to 27th February 2008. The Conference which is titled 'Farming for Conservation — Supporting the Future' will include speakers from Ireland, the UK and a number of other European countries. The Conference will be attended by the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government Mr. John Gormley TD and by the newly appointed Director of Teagasc Professor Gerry Boyle.
Download full BurrenLIFE Conference Programme as a PDF.
December 21, 2007
Download Conference Brochure – Febuary 2008
The full BurrenLIFE Conference Brochure is available to download as a PDF document under the ‘Reports & Publications’ Section of the this website.
December 19, 2007
Annual Newsletter Available for Download
Some people have experienced difficulties in downloading the 3rd BurrenLIFE Annual Newsletter. It is now available for download as a 6 page PDF document under the Reports / Publications sction of this website.
November 01, 2007
Press Release – Public Meeting Novemebr 2007
Press Release – BurrenLIFE Information Meetings November 2007 – 1st November 2007
The BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) is now in its fourth year of operation. It is one of the first major partnership-based farming for conservation projects in Ireland. Its target area of the Burren is regarded as one of the most important landscapes in Ireland due to the wealth and diversity of its natural and cultural heritage.
September 28, 2007
Hundreds Greeted At Ploughing 2007
The BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) participated in the three days of the National Ploughing Championship, held from the 25-27 September on Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co Offaly. The BLP was kindly hosted in the tent of the European Commission, DG Environemnt, and participated in a number of workshops and seminars organised by the EC.
September 17, 2007
Project Update – September 2007
September 2007 marks the start of the 4th Year of Operation of the BurrenLIFE Project (BLP). Project work continues across a wide range of areas on LIFE farms. The Project Team (Brendan Dunford, Sharon Parr, Ruairí Ó Conchúir and James Moran) have been delighted with progress to date on the 20 sites selected covering an area in excess of 2, 200 ha of Burren SAC land.
August 14, 2007
Press Release – Old Irish Goat in the Burren
Conserving Our Heritage – The Old Irish Goat in the Burren
Goats have a long association with the Burren. Excavations at Poulnabrone dolmen uncovered goat bones, indicating that these were an important part of the mixed farm systems of the Stone Age, over 5,000 years ago. In more recent times the goat became known as the poor mans cow, and was the difference between survival and starvation for many Burren farm families. Milk kids were a well known delicacy from the Burren, while the landscape is littered with old goat enclosures and kid cros used to produce these milk kids.
August 09, 2007
National Ploughing Championship Sept 2007
BurrenLIFE & Ploughing Championships
The BLP will participate in the National Ploughing Championship. The BLP will have a stand in the European Commission tent.
August 09, 2007
BurrenLIFE & Heritage Week August 2007
As part of Heritage Week the BLP will organise a field trip on the 25th August 2007 (2pm – Old School House Carron) and will give a talk on the 28th August (8pm – Burren Centre — Kilfenora).
August 13, 2007
Burren Beef & Lamb Orders
Orders are now being taken for Burren Beef & Lamb. In terms of Burren conservation grade lamb orders are delivered every Tuesday. The target delivery weight for full lamb (€125) is 18 to 22kg (half lamb (€70) is 9 to 11kg). Above or below the target weight range the Group will be charging by the KG. For orders delivered as of the 1st July 2007 this will equate to €5.95 per kg.
Oders can be placed by e-mail burrenproducers@eircom.ie or by phoning 065 708 9000.
August 09, 2007
Burren Beef & Lamb Producers Group
Since the establishment of the Burren Beef & Lamb Producers Group (BBLPG) its members have worked tirelessly to become a leading producer of quality Burren beef and lamb. All member farmers actively farm for conservation in the Burren ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Burren via the production of 'conservation grade' quality beef and lamb.
February 20, 2007
Conservation Farming and Economic Supports in the Burren
The BLP has in recent months been extremely busy ?working with LIFE farmers to enhance livestock management facilities on project sites. Farmers view this action as a very practical approach to supporting grazing and therefore conservation. Work undertaken has included access provision work for herding and feeding and water provision works, the need for which was again been highlighted during the extremely dry summer period in 2006?. The BLP is also presently reviewing the construction of traditional-style rainwater collection tanks, walls around springs and fencing work including the restoration of internal stone wall boundaries.
December 22, 2006
Annual Newsletter December 2006
Welcome to the second annual newsletter of the BurrenLIFE Project. This newsletter covers the work of the BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) for 2006, and forms a key part of the Project?s overall education and information distribution process. The first annual newsletter, published in late 2005, and all other updates, are available on this website.
December 21, 2006
Annual Newsletter December 2006
Welcome to the second annual newsletter of the BurrenLIFE Project. This newsletter covers the work of the BurrenLIFE Project (BLP) for 2006, and forms a key part of the Project?s overall education and information distribution process. The first annual newsletter, published in late 2005, and all other updates, are available on this website.
August 04, 2006
Farm Demonstration Days – 18 & 19 August 2006
The BurrenLIFE Project will be holding two Farm Demonstration Days on Friday 18th August 2006 and Saturday 19th August 2006 to highlight the work of the BurrenLIFE Project in the field.
Times: 4pm to 8pm (Friday 18th Aug) & 10am to 1pm (Saturday 19th Aug)
Venues: On the Farm of Mr. Jim Nagle (LIFE Farmer) & Slieve Carron NR
Objectives: To highlight the work of the BurrenLIFE Project in the field. To ensure those present are given a comprehensive overview and real impression of the work being undertaken on LIFE farms (project sites) and the key role played by LIFE farmers.
More especially to highlight the following aspects:
ƒ{ Whole Farm Planning / Farm Mapping
ƒ{ Change of Grazing Regime / Use of Supplementary Feed
ƒ{ Targeted Scrub Removal & Treatments / Re-treatment Work
ƒ{ Animal Condition Scoring and Animal Health
ƒ{ Habitat Assessment Work
ƒ{ Update on status of New LIFE Farmers
ƒ{ Heritage Education Work
May 29, 2007
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