Biodiversity

Restoring Bully’s Acre by Friends of Bully’s Acre Drogheda ” Acer Bulaí “

Bully’s Acre in Drogheda is experiencing a remarkable revival, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Friends of Bully’s Acre Drogheda. (follow here) BULLY’S ACRE FAMINE CEMETERY: The Drogheda Union Workhouse was erected in 1841 for the relief of the distressed and destitute of Drogheda, south Louth and the east Meath electoral districts. Hundreds ofContinue reading “Restoring Bully’s Acre by Friends of Bully’s Acre Drogheda ” Acer Bulaí “”

World Bee Day 2022 is this Friday May 20th

World Bee Day 2022 is on Friday, 20th May 2022. Bee Day celebrations raise awareness about the threats to pollinators like bees by human activities. In December 2017, the United Nations ( UN) approved this day and the First World Bee Day was celebrated on Sunday, 20 May 2018. In the current year 2022, the fifth observance of this special day is taking place.Continue reading “World Bee Day 2022 is this Friday May 20th”

WRI Wildlife Hospital Cleans estuary at Mornington

Well done to WRI Wildlife Hospital This week they have taken out the pile below from the estuary at Mornington this week. “Over 50 bags this year so far. It is devastating to see the buried and floating plastic rubbish that has built up in this beautiful ‘protected’ estuary. We will be cleaning forever” WellContinue reading “WRI Wildlife Hospital Cleans estuary at Mornington”

A picture speaks a thousand words!

A picture speaks a thousand words, well here are two pictures that show where rubbish ends up. Last Sunday out with a group of volunteers as always doing their bit for the town and environment, we did along the river. The place was destroyed with fast food wrappers and drinks cans and bottles. This materialContinue reading “A picture speaks a thousand words!”

Major biodiversity project to transform The Glen

A major biodiversity project is set to transform The Glen at Yellowbatter into one of the town’s true beauty spots. The project is a partnership between Louth County Council, Drogheda Tidy Towns, the Red Door Project, and Louth Leader Partnership

Biodiversity Bat Survey Report

Drogheda Tidy Town commissioned Bat Eco Services to undertake a general bat survey of the town environs and plans are afoot to further encourage their survival by the banks of the Boyne Drogheda Tidy Towns requested a bat survey to determine what bat species are present within the town environs in order to undertake batContinue reading “Biodiversity Bat Survey Report”