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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · 16d

Wonderful launch for The Hare's Corner on Friday evening. It was a celebration of the book but more importantly everyone who is looking after Irish nature.
Thanks @newislandbooks.bsky.social @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social @booksupstairs.bsky.social Jane Carkill Catherine Cleary

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · 18d

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Jane Clarke @janeclarke.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks very much to the Poetry Book Society for recommending The Hare's Corner- illustrated poetry & prose inspired by individuals & groups all over Ireland making space for nature. @newislandbooks.bsky.social & @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social

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The Hare's Corner - The Poetry Book Society

The Hare’s Corner celebrates farmers, families, schools and community groups all over Ireland who are restoring habitats, reviving biodiversity and reconnecting people with the land. Uplifting stories...

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 20d

Published by @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social, this is optimism in a book

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · 18d

❄️ Winterage 2025 - Tickets now available!

👉 burrenwinterage.com/programme

Note that this year there are TWO community cattle drives. Same location, different herds, on different days.

Winterage helps maintain the Burren’s unique limestone grasslands, supporting the region's rich biodiversity💚

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

Publishing this September . . .

@newislandbooks.bsky.social @janeclarke.bsky.social

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Aug 7

At Winterage Weekend, we celebrate the centuries-old tradition where cattle are herded up to the Burren hills for winter grazing, which in turn helps sustain the area's unique biodiversity. Expect great food, vibrant music and arts, magical walks, and engaging demonstrations and talks.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Aug 7

Save the Date! Burren Winterage Weekend 2025 is happening Friday 24th – Sunday 26th October.

A celebration of heritage, farming, nature, and community in the heart of the Burren.
📸 Martin Kiely

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 17

Burrenbeo Trust is hiring!

We are seeking applications for both a Development Officer and an Administration Officer to join our team in Kinvara, Galway.

Development Officer role:
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Administration Officer role:
burrenbeo.com/burrenbeo-is...

Applications close 04/08/25

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 9

The Hare's Corner Clinic – Come to us with your questions!

This month’s highlight topic: Caring for Your Pond with Féidhlim Harty

8-9pm, Monday, 14th July – Online
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The Hare's Corner Clinic is funded by Lifes2Good Foundation.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

and is an action of the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023 – 2030, and private funders - SSE Airtricity Generation Green Community Fund, NTR PLC, Greencoat Renewables PLC, ESB, Aldi Stores Ltd., and 123.ie.

Animation video created by Aaron Ross and Annie Mar.

#theharescorner #lbaf

Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Hare’s Corner initiative in 2025 is being funded through a combination of public and private sector funding, including the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Local Biodiversity Action Fund

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

Burrenbeo Trust is partnering with Biodiversity officers in counties Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Meath, Offaly, Carlow and Galway City Council through the Heritage Council's Biodiversity Officer Programme, to be able to offer Hare’s Corners to landowners in these counties.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

This video was made with the support of Lifes2Good Foundation. The Hare's Corner is an initiative by the nonprofit organisation Burrenbeo Trust.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thriving natural spaces are our best natural defense against climate change. The Hare's Corner project, now in its 5th year, is growing every year. Thanks to all the participant landowners, schools, community groups, funders, partners and advisors who have been part of this journey so far.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jul 3

Let's make more space for nature, one Hare's Corner at a time! So thrilled to share with you our new animation video on what the term 'Hare's Corner' means and the work it is inspiring all around Ireland.

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New Island Books @newislandbooks.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Hare’s Corner is a powerful celebration of the quiet, hopeful revolution taking place across Ireland – where people are making space for nature to thrive once again.

Publishing September 26th, pre-order available on www.newisland.ie/shop/p/the-h... @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 26

The inaugural Burren Archaeology Festival took place over the weekend. We had an exceptional turnout and the response to experts, speakers, and demonstrators was fantastic. Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make the event possible.

See you in 2026!

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 17

One of the options The Hare's Corner participants can chose is to have a 'Plan for Nature' carried out on their land by an ecology specialist provided by Burrenbeo Trust. In this video, Maeve Ryan talk through the process 💚

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 13

Wonderful to see the impact our Hare's Corner programme is having in Miltown Malbay 💚

The Hare’s Corner is a Burrenbeo Trust initiative designed to help landowners make more space for nature.

Made with the support of Clare County Council Local Biodiversity Action Fund.

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Hannah Mulcahy @hannahmul.bsky.social · Jun 8

Spotted these two Marsh Fritillaries getting cosy during the Burren in Bloom walk with Jesmond Harding from Butterfly Conservation Ireland. Such a cool find and special site for butterflies — thanks to @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social for organising the event🦋🌼

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our June events! Join an active community for as little as €2.50 per month 💚

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 3

#communitiesforheritage #heritagekeepers #communitystewardship #placebasedlearning #burrenbeo #tidytowns #primaryschools #communitygroups #irishteacher #primaryteacher #tidytowns #communitygoals #irishbiodiversity #placebasedlearning #loveyourplace #biodiversity #communitysupport #loveyourplace

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · Jun 3

🚨Applications for our Heritage Keepers programme are now open 🚨

Love your Place? Take part in Heritage Keepers! Community groups and senior primary classes are welcome to apply at heritagekeepers.ie

Free workshops as well as grants for local projects and fieldtrip are available.

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Burrenbeo Trust @burrenbeotrust.bsky.social · May 29

The limestone in the landscape acts as a massive storage heater that keeps cattle warm and dry in the winter as well as providing plenty of water and nutrient-rich grazing.

Pictured is Aoife Forde and her herd, with photography by Andreas Riemenschneider.

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