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January Tree Planting Events: 1st January & 31st January
We're kicking off the new year with tree planting in the lower Ballymacraven River along the Glen walk, Ennistymon. Celebrate the first day of the year with us tree planting along the Glen walk, Ennistymon. New Years Day tree planting! Come join us and dust off any cobwebs from the night before. Everyone is welcome from all ages and physical abilities. There will be multiple ways to get involved, not just tree planting. We will meet by the arched stone bridge along the Glen


Autumn Lecture Series - That's a Wrap!
We kicked off our Autumn Lecture Series on the 23rd of September, running for six weeks of inspiring talks every Tuesday evening. They were held at the Falls Hotel Ennistymon, which we agreed to be a fitting location, overlooking the River Inagh and less than 500 meters downstream from where Ballymacraven River joins it. The idea for the Lecture Series was inspired by wanting to promote the importance of river health within our community and help uncover the fascinating hidd


Autumn Primary School Programme
We visited and brought schools local to the Ballymacraven river for an outdoor workshop. Learning about the rivers biodiversity and what we as the community can do to look after it
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New Years Day Tree Planting Success
Sucessful NY Day tree planting, RBRA will be hosting a second day on 31st of January.
Jan 71 min read


January Tree Planting Events: 1st January & 31st January
We're kicking off the new year with tree planting in the lower Ballymacraven River along the Glen walk, Ennistymon. Celebrate the first day of the year with us tree planting along the Glen walk, Ennistymon. New Years Day tree planting! Come join us and dust off any cobwebs from the night before. Everyone is welcome from all ages and physical abilities. There will be multiple ways to get involved, not just tree planting. We will meet by the arched stone bridge along the Glen
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Autumn Lecture Series - That's a Wrap!
We kicked off our Autumn Lecture Series on the 23rd of September, running for six weeks of inspiring talks every Tuesday evening. They were held at the Falls Hotel Ennistymon, which we agreed to be a fitting location, overlooking the River Inagh and less than 500 meters downstream from where Ballymacraven River joins it. The idea for the Lecture Series was inspired by wanting to promote the importance of river health within our community and help uncover the fascinating hidd
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Ballymacraven River Residents - Fox
Sionnach, the red fox 🦊 (Vulpes vulpes) spotted along the Ballymacraven river in October via a trail camera we have set up! Foxes are omnivores, meaning that they have a diverse diet of meat, insects, vegetation and carrion (dead animals). A strong trait of the fox is their adaptability to live in a broad range of habitats from rural areas such as forests and open country side to urban areas. They are important to our ecosystem for many reasons, one being that they act as po
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Autumn Primary School Programme
We visited and brought schools local to the Ballymacraven river for an outdoor workshop. Learning about the rivers biodiversity and what we as the community can do to look after it
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Grey Phalarope
During the week, our Project Officer was taking a walk down the Glen of the lower Ballymacraven River. After some stormier weather, and...
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Autumn Lecture Series 2025
A Series of 6 Free Biodiversity Lectures. Join the Restore Ballymacraven River Association (RBRA) for 6 Free Lectures based on a range of...
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Heritage Week 2025
Heritage Week is a celebration of Ireland's natural, built and cultural heritage through a variety of events, workshops and tours...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Heritage Week 2025
Heritage Week is just around the corner, and the Restore Ballymacraven River Association has 2 wonderful events lined up for you all!...
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Nature Walk July 26th
Our Nature Walk through the Glen of the Lower Ballymacraven was filled with discoveries! The group was small but mighty, getting to work...
Aug 5, 20251 min read


July 2025: News Update
As we approach the later months of Summer, plenty of work is underway to organize a selection of events with the Restore Ballymacraven...
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Saturday July 26th: Nature Walk
Join us on Saturday, July 26th to learn more about the native and invasive trees/plants growing in the glen of the lower Ballymacraven...
Jul 20, 20251 min read


What to Look Out For in June
Grey Wagtail As Gaeilge: Glasóg liath Latin Name: Motacilla cinerea Despite its name, the grey wagtail is far from a dull bird. It’s...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Restore Ballymacraven River Association 2024 Review
Goals 1. Plan and apply for funding from LAWPRO (Local Authorities Water Programme), IFI (Inland Fisheries Ireland), and local interested...
May 21, 20252 min read


Heron Sighting
Heron was spotted May 22nd by LN
May 19, 20251 min read


Protecting Ballymacraven River: Community Efforts and Conservation Projects
Nestled in the picturesque town of Ennistymon, County Clare, lies the serene Ballymacraven River. This beautiful river not only serves as...
May 18, 20252 min read


Discovering Ballymacraven River: Environmental Importance and Wildlife Diversity
Nestled in the picturesque town of Ennistymon, County Clare, lies a hidden gem that holds great environmental importance and a rich...
May 18, 20252 min read


Exploring Ballymacraven River: A Guide for Nature Enthusiasts
Nestled in the heart of County Clare, Ireland, lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored by nature enthusiasts - Ballymacraven River....
May 18, 20252 min read
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