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The Ballinaglera Biodiversity Project is a local initiative by the Good Energies Alliance Ireland focused on understanding and protecting nature in the area. It explores the state of local biodiversity — from plants and wildlife to habitats — while raising awareness about the growing loss of species both in Ireland and globally.
Through research, education, and community engagement, the project encourages people to value and restore their natural environment, helping to safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
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Peatlands, often found in boggy and wetland areas, are crucial ecosystems that play a significant role in climate regulation. They store large amounts of carbon, helping to offset greenhouse gas emissions. However, when drained or disturbed, they can release carbon back into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
In Ireland, peatlands have historically been used for turf-cutting, but this has led to significant damage to their biodiversity and carbon storage capacity. Efforts to restore and protect these areas are vital, and GEAI works to promote awareness of their importance for biodiversity conservation and their potential in the fight against climate change.
By focusing on peatlands, GEAI advocates for sustainable land management practices that preserve these unique ecosystems while supporting the transition to renewable energy and carbon-neutral solutions.
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At Dowra School, students embarked on a fun and educational journey to explore the wonders of bogs. Through an interactive lesson, they learned how bogs are formed, their vital role in the ecosystem and their importance in combating climate change. To bring the concept to life, the children created their own “edible bogs” using cakes, brownies, and green jelly to represent the various layers of a real bog. This hands-on project allowed the kids to understand the layers of a bog — from waterlogged peat to vibrant plant life — in a sweet and memorable way. It was a fantastic way to combine creativity with environmental education and inspire the next generation of climate-conscious stewards!
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On the 22nd of September the Youth Participation project kicked off with the volunteers and supervisors of GEAI organising the first session in Drumshanbo for TY students. Thank you to the Youth Café for hosting us. During the first session we got to know each other with some presentations by the European volunteers and employees […]
The last month of the summer was eventful in GEAI. During the final week of July, a second new volunteer (Linda) arrived and immediately started working with Chloé who has been with the organisation since the end of June. They were busy learning the tricks and the trades of GEAI in addition to getting used […]
Hello! My name is Linda Liis, I am 29 years old and from Estonia. More precisely I am from a small town called Rakvere which has just about 15 000 people. Rakvere is known for its medieval castle dating back to the 5th or 6th century and its huge bull statue right next to the […]
We are delighted to officially welcome Mahmoud Bondin to the team at Good Energies Alliance Ireland as our new Project Coordinator! Mahmoud joins GEAI having relocated to Ireland from Malta with his family in October 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience across human resources, youth work, and social care. Most recently, he worked […]
European Solidarity Corps (ESC): Chloé joins GEAI Demat ! Hello everyone! My name is Chloe. I’m 23 years old, and I’m from Brittany, more specifically from Plouvorn, a small village near Roscoff. Roscoff is well known for its famous Roscoff onions, a local specialty that we are very proud of. I’m curious and always eager […]
HERE WE ARE! We in Good Energies Alliance Ireland are delighted to share exciting news that marks a major milestone in our growth journey. Last year it was obvious that our old website was becoming increasingly difficult to navigate and less intuitive. It no longer met our needs or those of our users. Based on […]
