Farmlands downstream of Derryadd bog are flooded again with BNM’s continued pumping of water off these bogs.

A similar experience will take place on the bogs here if BNM have their way. With recorded White tailed eagles on these bogs, it's a given that there will be incidents.

Just lodged our response to BNM’s further information request as part of their substitute consent being sought for the three main bogs here. This is going to be very interesting.

Substitute Consent applications are to be full and complete upon applying. Seeking further information to give the likes of BNM an opportunity to drip feed information to get it across the line is not on. We aren't fools and our response will highlight the legalities around this.

Want to have your say on renewable energy locations in Ireland, such as the bogs here? Then feel free to make your observation to the Public Consultation on National Territory Mapping for Renewable Electricity at, www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

So BNM are being allowed to provide further Information in relation to the substitute consent for decades of unauthorised peat extraction on bogs here. Why? Their information in their application not adding up to our physical evidence? Will keep you all informed. #biodiversityloss

August 18th 2024, the Nature Restoration Law came into play. However, since then we have seen a semi-state continue to pump out bogs, increase habitat losses, increase removal of species of conservation and all under the eye of newly appointed Ministers. environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/natur...

BNM claims that a wind farm will have minimal impact on wildlife, yet they can't even protect wildlife on the bogs as they currently stand. ⚠️ Warning! Sensitive images.

Substitute consent decision pushed out until December 9th. Why? BNM extracted peat without planning permission or they didn't?

Completed! Submission lodged and now in the hands of ABP. July 2nd is the last day for submissions. Thanks to everyone who has supported & here's hoping that the correct approach is taken for the betterment of everyone & everything on these boglands. #biodiversity #peat #rehabilitation

I'll be in the Museum of Literature (posh!) this evening at 6:30 talking about rewilding. Entry is free.

Final day to submit against substitute consent for unauthorised peat extraction on the Mt. Dillon Bogs. www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3... If passed it's free reign towards the wind farm & bye bye to biodiversity on these bogs. You can address your submission to [email protected] free of charge.

Today we have lodged our objection to the substitute consent being sought by BNM for decades of unauthorised extraction on bogs here. Everything being left to communities as always.

Ground nesting red listed species of conservation. Ireland's National Bird. Nesting sites deemed as appropriate to be eradicated by BNM. The hidden reality being left to communities to prevent yet again.

Submissions,ABP by July 2nd. #biodiversityloss or #biodiversityprotection www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3... www.derryaddwindfarmplanning.ie @jamierohu.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social @fintankelly.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @irishrainforest.bsky.social

The complete disregard to previously raised community concerns is alive and well. This is what BNM calls community engagement. #biodiversityloss #natureloss #biodiversitycrisis @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3...

On the eve of BNM reapplying for their proposed wind farm, never forget that all you see in this video has been actively removed from these crucial bogs through outdated pumping activities and methods which held no planning permission in an act to clear the bogs for a wind farm.

Cuckoo calling across the bog this morning.

Ireland's national bird,a red listed species,that nests & rears it's young on these bogs is again facing obliteration as BNM prepares to lodge planning for its WF next week.Happy to declare what they are doing to protect the Lapwing in Boora,but don't hold the same regard for Longfords Lapwings.

No substitute consent, yet BNM seems to be very sure they will obtain it somehow by applying for a wind farm. Very interesting. #biodiversityloss #natureloss

And away we go again. www.shannonside.ie/news/bord-na...

Even with sun rising over the Derryadd bog this morning, a somber sight is to behold on this Lapwing nesting site, exposing nests to predators due to needless, outdated pumping practices reducing water levels across the bog throughout. Good job there's no #biodiversity crisis! #biodiversityloss

With BNM having their application seeking "forgiveness" for decades of environmental destruction on bogs here sitting with Pleanála, today they continue with business as usual pumping water out of habitat rich areas associated with Lapwings. Words fail #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #nature

2025 season has begun.

Objection compiled & a final polish to take place.We hope we've portrayed to you the importance of these bogs & the treasures of #nature, along with what's taking place within,not known to so many. You can voice concerns to BNM’s substitute consent free of charge to [email protected] by 26/05/25.

Sunrise across the Derryadd bog with the sound of nature.

Beyond the whin bushes within the Derryadd bog the Cuckoo calls out today between the showers

Sometimes your Sundays aren't for resting. www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3...

Sunrise over the bog.

For clarity, the final date for ABP to receive submissions in relation to this application is 26/05/25. Forgiveness for decades of #biodiversityloss or raise awareness of what exactly has taken place and continues to take place to #biodiversity on these bogs.

We will be making our objection to this in the coming months. If forgiveness is being sought for decades of environmental destruction and eradication of habitats then it's important that all actions that took place on these bogs are also made aware to ABP. www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/3...

30 seconds of natures song.

#cuckoo returns to the Derryadd bog for 2025. #biodiversity #nature

1/3 As BNM prepares to seek substitute planning for decades of peat extraction works & associated activities so that they can continue with commercial developments on these bogs through wind farm planning..

So it looks like BNM are to continue the ongoing desecration of the habitats of species of conservation within these bogs.

1/3. This date 2 years ago,with thanks to @whittledaway.bsky.social, the @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social & many others,we had an amazing educational day at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre,where a range of speakers presented on the importance of bogs,nature & need to deliver for our wetlands.

A few weeks ago this bog was rewet from rain & Whoopers had returned. Today the pumps are pumping out their habitats yet again & the Whoopers have no option byt to leave yet again. There's no frog spawn like other years & Lapwings will be needing to nest here in no time. #biodiversityloss

An introductory blog on @rewildyourland.bsky.social and why I feel rewilding is the right response to the biodiversity crisis

Absolutely zero requirements to pump out these habitats Bord na Mona. Currently in use by Whoopers with frog spawning season a stones throw away and Lapwing nesting season in a few weeks time.

On #WorldWetlandsDay2025 we'd love to have something to present to you all, but unfortunately a semi-state has other ideas. #biodiversityloss photos.app.goo.gl/Yn8TpxFmrnxf...

This evening we have emailed @darraghobrientd.bsky.social requesting an immediate meet, as the new climate & environment Minister, to bring awareness and request an immediate end to current practices on bogs here which have desecrated habitats of nesting red listed species of conservation.

#whatoncewas A once familiar scene at this time of year on these bogs. Unfortunately just a memory now due to the unnecessary actions of a semi-state pumping water off bogs, removing these habitats.

#whatoncewas All species should be given fair & safe opportunities,particularly red listed species of conservation.However that's far from the case here as ongoing pumping of these bogs puts nesting Lapwings in even greater danger.Despite calls on Gov & Ministers to act, #biodiversityloss continues

"One thing that unites Ireland, is how badly we treat the natural world" says @irishrainforest.bsky.social Rewilding could also unite our island! www.irishnews.com/life/stunnin...

Posted a video in our WhatsApp Updates channel just now and felt the need to repost here to yet again raise awareness of the disgraceful #biodiversityloss on bogs here. Too long to post here, so please view at the below link.

#whatoncewas Kestrels would often hunt on these bogs, but with the depletion of habitats comes the loss of species.

We're always looking for new ways to raise awareness about our bogs here and the importance they hold. From the good to the bad, everything within these lands is in the publics interest and awareness is paramount. That's why we've now created a new WhatsApp "Updates" channel....

1/2. The ink is still wet on the #pfg & BNM are already out clearing out drains in bogs that should be rewet & transitioned into safe areas for species of conservation, instead of forcing the likes of Whoopers off them. Is it any wonder biodiveristy is wrecked in this Country.

#whatoncewas An example of some of the sights and sounds missing from our bogs this year as these habitats continue to needlessly desecrated. The reality of #biodiversityloss behind the greenwashing.