Nov 20, 2023 | Biodiversity, Coastwatch, GEAI Volunteers
The Coastwatch survey is an exciting project dating back to 1987 that aims to assess the state of the Irish coasts thanks to the help of volunteers. We had the chance to take part to this exciting project by surveying Tullaghan beach, one of the most well-known surfing beaches of Co. Leitrim.
Aug 30, 2023 | Biodiversity, Call to action, Climate action days, GEAI Volunteers
Montbretia in Ireland: Troublesome Beauty Montbretia (Crocosmia X crocosmiflora) is an invasive perennial plant originating from underground corms. It is a horticultural hybrid developed in France during the 1880s by crossing two South African Crocosmia species...
Jul 10, 2023 | Biodiversity Day, Press Release
On May 25th we hosted a very successful Biodiversity Day in our community hall in Ballinaglera to raise awareness on the state of biodiversity in Leitrim. One of the main purposes of this event was to share the results of the study conducted by ecologist Heather...
Jun 1, 2022 | Press Release
Everyone can take a part in appreciating and conserving our extraordinary biodiversity in County Leitrim! We have rivers and lakes, mountains and bogs, pasture and woodland – an amazing variation of habitats and a paradise for many of our native species of...
May 31, 2022 | GEAI Volunteers, Local news, News, Uncategorised
This month GEAI introduced the Ballinaglera Biodiversity Project to the community. The initial idea was to take the students of St. Hugh’s National School and anyone interested to the Leitrim Way, particularly the stretch that includes the St. Hugh’s Well and...
