With Dr Catherine Keena,
Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for knapweeds - positive indicators in ACRES. Common or black knapweed has a deep purple flowerhead resembling that of a thistle, with a swollen base of blackish bracts. The hard branched stems have stalkless and undivided upper leaves with lower leaves stalked and somewhat divided. Greater knapweed is rarer and can be distinguished by its large, feathery, showy florets all around the edge of the pink flowerhead and narrow, deeply divided leaves. Knapweeds stay open when raining because the pollen is only released when insects land. Nectar is only available to long-tongued insects. Knapweeds are part of our native
Irish biodiversity.
Dear Janine,
We would love it if readers of Irish Country Living would consider our ‘’A Call To Arms’’. We are looking for about 150 people to volunteer for the main battle re-enactment as part of the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of The Battle of Ballinamuck from 7-10 September.
A minimum of 150 volunteers are required to act as pikemen and they will help recreate one of the final events of the 1798 rebellion. Full training and drill will be provided prior to the event and it will be a chance to dress in period costume and yield a pike to the smell of gunpowder in the air.
The Battle of Ballinamuck marked a last stand by the United Irishmen in Ireland during 1798’s rebellion and also ended “The Year of the French”. It took place on 8 September and cemented the defeat of the main force of the French incursion. Some 500 Irish rebels and French troops paid the ultimate price and are buried in a mass grave at the top of Shanmullagh Hill, just off the main battle site.
This hugely significant historical event promises not to disappoint and will have something for the whole family. Other than the battle scene there will be live music, food stalls, a living history campsite, guided tours of the historical sites and much more!
For further information on getting involved, please email ballinamuck1798commemoration@gmail.com or visit our BattleOfBallinamuck Facebook page or Instagram.
Sincerely,
Dawn Gorman,
PRO of The Battle of Ballinamuck Committee
Farm manager checking up on grass quality: “work” dog, Molly, in the silage field in Co Cavan (she doesn’t look impressed!). / Photo by Luna Orofiamma
Number of the week: 14 million
The equivalent
of shopping carts’ full of fresh fruit and vegetables which could be saved from being wasted if plastic packaging and best before dates were removed. Unwrapping the truth
Win!
Read all about Amii McKeever’s experience cycling the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways. To celebrate, we have a €100 voucher from Like Bikes Greenways Cycle Hire (likebikes.ie) so some lucky readers can explore themselves
on two wheels. Simply answer: what is the total combined distance
(of the Tralee-Fenit and Listowel-Abbeyfeale routes) of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway?
Click to enter.
I’ve my father, Paddy Moore’s, saw collection too. When he was done with them, he’d play the fiddle for you too. I’ve the pipe he smoked and the toolbox of course, with all the bits and pieces. Small things last longer than the man.” Collector John Moore in My Country Living Page 6
Several brands of gas hobs have been recalled and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers that these hobs have been manufactured and sold in Ireland since 2019. The affected hobs are certain models of Belling, Cooke and Lewis and Caple. Consumers are being warned that a fault in the gas supply elbow joint could result in fractures or gas leaks, leading potentially to fires, explosions or poisoning from inhaling fumes. The CCPC is in contact with manufacturers to ensure consumers are informed of these developments. If you are concerned, the CCPC can be contacted at 01 402 5555. If you smell gas in your home, turn off the gas supply at the meter and immediately ring Gas Networks Ireland
at 1800 20 50 50.
With Dr Catherine Keena,
Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist
Look out for knapweeds - positive indicators in ACRES. Common or black knapweed has a deep purple flowerhead resembling that of a thistle, with a swollen base of blackish bracts. The hard branched stems have stalkless and undivided upper leaves with lower leaves stalked and somewhat divided. Greater knapweed is rarer and can be distinguished by its large, feathery, showy florets all around the edge of the pink flowerhead and narrow, deeply divided leaves. Knapweeds stay open when raining because the pollen is only released when insects land. Nectar is only available to long-tongued insects. Knapweeds are part of our native
Irish biodiversity.
Dear Janine,
We would love it if readers of Irish Country Living would consider our ‘’A Call To Arms’’. We are looking for about 150 people to volunteer for the main battle re-enactment as part of the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of The Battle of Ballinamuck from 7-10 September.
A minimum of 150 volunteers are required to act as pikemen and they will help recreate one of the final events of the 1798 rebellion. Full training and drill will be provided prior to the event and it will be a chance to dress in period costume and yield a pike to the smell of gunpowder in the air.
The Battle of Ballinamuck marked a last stand by the United Irishmen in Ireland during 1798’s rebellion and also ended “The Year of the French”. It took place on 8 September and cemented the defeat of the main force of the French incursion. Some 500 Irish rebels and French troops paid the ultimate price and are buried in a mass grave at the top of Shanmullagh Hill, just off the main battle site.
This hugely significant historical event promises not to disappoint and will have something for the whole family. Other than the battle scene there will be live music, food stalls, a living history campsite, guided tours of the historical sites and much more!
For further information on getting involved, please email ballinamuck1798commemoration@gmail.com or visit our BattleOfBallinamuck Facebook page or Instagram.
Sincerely,
Dawn Gorman,
PRO of The Battle of Ballinamuck Committee
Farm manager checking up on grass quality: “work” dog, Molly, in the silage field in Co Cavan (she doesn’t look impressed!). / Photo by Luna Orofiamma
Number of the week: 14 million
The equivalent
of shopping carts’ full of fresh fruit and vegetables which could be saved from being wasted if plastic packaging and best before dates were removed. Unwrapping the truth
Win!
Read all about Amii McKeever’s experience cycling the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways. To celebrate, we have a €100 voucher from Like Bikes Greenways Cycle Hire (likebikes.ie) so some lucky readers can explore themselves
on two wheels. Simply answer: what is the total combined distance
(of the Tralee-Fenit and Listowel-Abbeyfeale routes) of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway?
Click to enter.
I’ve my father, Paddy Moore’s, saw collection too. When he was done with them, he’d play the fiddle for you too. I’ve the pipe he smoked and the toolbox of course, with all the bits and pieces. Small things last longer than the man.” Collector John Moore in My Country Living Page 6
Several brands of gas hobs have been recalled and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers that these hobs have been manufactured and sold in Ireland since 2019. The affected hobs are certain models of Belling, Cooke and Lewis and Caple. Consumers are being warned that a fault in the gas supply elbow joint could result in fractures or gas leaks, leading potentially to fires, explosions or poisoning from inhaling fumes. The CCPC is in contact with manufacturers to ensure consumers are informed of these developments. If you are concerned, the CCPC can be contacted at 01 402 5555. If you smell gas in your home, turn off the gas supply at the meter and immediately ring Gas Networks Ireland
at 1800 20 50 50.
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