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Meet the White-throated Dipper: The Ballymacraven River's Underwater Songbird
If you've ever spent time along the Ballymacraven River, you may have noticed a small, dark bird with a white chest, a little bigger than a robin perched on a riverside rock or branch. Possibly even repeatedly bobbing up and down! This charming behaviour has earned the White-throated Dipper its name, and it's quite a fascinating year-round resident on the Ballymacraven River. Although classed as a songbird, the White-throated Dipper has an extraordinary talent that sets it ap
Construction of Barn Owl Boxes for along the Ballymacraven River
Men's Shed construct Barn Owl Boxes for RBRA to install along the Ballymacraven River
Spring River Series held for month of February
The Restore Ballymacraven River Association is pleased to announce a Spring Series of free public events taking place every Wednesday in February, at 7:30pm, in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. Following the Autumn Lecture Series hosted by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association (RBRA), this Spring programme of illustrated talks and workshop, provides for a continuation into the Spring of 2026. The events will bring together local knowledge, science, creativity and discussio
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Meet the White-throated Dipper: The Ballymacraven River's Underwater Songbird
If you've ever spent time along the Ballymacraven River, you may have noticed a small, dark bird with a white chest, a little bigger than a robin perched on a riverside rock or branch. Possibly even repeatedly bobbing up and down! This charming behaviour has earned the White-throated Dipper its name, and it's quite a fascinating year-round resident on the Ballymacraven River. Although classed as a songbird, the White-throated Dipper has an extraordinary talent that sets it ap
Jul 231 min read
Spring River Series held for month of February
The Restore Ballymacraven River Association is pleased to announce a Spring Series of free public events taking place every Wednesday in February, at 7:30pm, in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. Following the Autumn Lecture Series hosted by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association (RBRA), this Spring programme of illustrated talks and workshop, provides for a continuation into the Spring of 2026. The events will bring together local knowledge, science, creativity and discussio
Jan 282 min read
2025 End of Year Report
2025 End of Year Report for Restore Ballymacraven River Assocation
Jan 201 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
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