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Lovely review of the Bogskin exhibition at the RHA Gallery in the The Irish Times today. Lovely to get a nice mention too!! The exhibition runs until the 20th April, well worth a visit ! Connecting Communities with Peatlands Community Wetlands Forum PeatlandConservation LIFE IP Peatlands and People International Peatland Society

Hare's Tail Bog cotton is coming into bloom, ready to dance in the Spring sunshine Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands PeatlandConservation LIFE IP Peatlands and People Malcolm Noonan wildflowerhour

Tiger beetles are scuttling along the bog floor, ready to ambush their prey. This little one paused a little while for me. It has been on my bucket list for years to get a nice portrait! You can see what a fearsome predator they are.

Our beautiful Bog Rosemary, the flower of Offaly, is in bloom now Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands Peatlands Gathering LIFE IP Peatlands and People PeatlandConservation International Peatland Society Community Wetlands Forum

So lovely to see the bog pools full of life ❤️ Killaun bog, Co. Offaly Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands LIFE IP Peatlands and People PeatlandConservation Community Wetlands Forum

Ancient Horsetail, a living fossil older than the dinosaurs, emerging from the bog pools Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands LIFE IP Peatlands and People Community Wetlands Forum LIFE IP Peatlands and People

What a year for Blackthorn, all of the hedgerows are a flurry of white blooms right now. The last of the evening sun illuminates their beautiful blooms. A wonderful insight on Blackthorn here from John Feehan youtube.com/watch?v=mJznLc…

Busy busy Tiger beetle on the run, ready to ambush his next victim. Such a vibrant iridescent green... Community Wetlands Forum Connecting Communities with Peatlands Peatlands Gathering PeatlandConservation International Peatland Society Irish Wildlife Trust

Toothwort, rare and truly unique. A fascinating insight by John Feehan. So proud to be involved in this invaluable Wildflowers of Offaly series youtu.be/yI07KieVPeg?si… wildflowerhour @OffalyHeritage Jane Feehan BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland Native Woodland Trust

Our magical little Sundews are emerging again ✨️ Connecting Communities with Peatlands PeatlandConservation International Peatland Society LIFE IP Peatlands and People

The Furrow Orb Weaver. This little beauty builds orb shaped webs, feeding on small insects and are nocturnal. They hide in crevices during the day. This little one found a gloriously sunny and cozy little spot within the blooming Furze at Turraun wetlands, Co. Offaly

This Long jawed Orb Weaver caught my eye, his beautiful extended body resting on heather in the glorious sunshine in the Cranberry bog International Peatland Society Connecting Communities with Peatlands Community Wetlands Forum LIFE IP Peatlands and People PeatlandConservation BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland Irish Wildlife Trust

Yellow Archangel, a fascinating insight by our very own John Feehan youtu.be/zIrE8WFdMw0?si… wildflowerhour BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland @OffalyHeritage Jane Feehan Christiaan Feehan

Bogskin launches tomorrow 10th May at Esker Arts Centre Tullamore at 3pm. All are welcome! eskerarts.ie/events/bogskin Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands International Peatland Society Peatlands Gathering PeatlandConservation LIFE IP Peatlands and People Community Wetlands Forum Malcolm Noonan

Marsh Marigold seems to glow in the darkness after dusk in the wet woodlands wildflowerhour Connecting Communities with Peatlands PeatlandConservation LIFE IP Peatlands and People International Peatland Society

The exhibition of Bogskin at Esker Arts Centre was curated and launched by Patrick Murphy the director of the RHA Gallery Bogskin runs at the Esker Arts Centre until the 28th June! Be sure to pop in, such a wonderful exhibition that I am very proud to be a part of. ❤️

Beautiful early Summer vibes at Birr Castle Demesne GardensofIreland

Students from Oxmantown National School explored their theme ‘Guardians of Nature’ during their Laois Education Support Centre TAP+ residency with Creative Practitioner TinaClaffeyPhoto. During their residency, students created an array of fantastic artworks such as collages, cube stories, shields,

instagram.com/p/DJ9tr5QNYTN/… what a wonderful school and such creative students!! Thank you National Arts in Education for the opportunity

Beautiful Bogbean is in bloom in the shallow bog pools now Connecting Communities with Peatlands LIFE IP Peatlands and People International Peatland Society Community Wetlands Forum wildflowerhour PeatlandConservation