@cianoceallaigh.bsky.social
Ecologist and botanist/Eiceolaí agus luibheolaí neamhspleách - interested in vascular plants, bryophytes, conservation and invasive species.
Tá Gaeilge agam
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Don't believe I have seen Juncus inflexus growing in Conamara before, very widespread species nationally but not so much here. Growing near Maam cross
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Don't believe I have seen Juncus inflexus growing in Conamara before, very widespread species nationally but not so much here. Growing near Maam cross
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Other cool Fermanagh/Cavan finds included Saxifraga hypnoides, Sticta limbata and slime mould Badhamia utricularis.
Also visited Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon in west Cavan
#botany #lichens #slimemould #ireland
Also visited Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon in west Cavan
#botany #lichens #slimemould #ireland
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Other cool Fermanagh/Cavan finds included Saxifraga hypnoides, Sticta limbata and slime mould Badhamia utricularis.
Also visited Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon in west Cavan
#botany #lichens #slimemould #ireland
Also visited Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon in west Cavan
#botany #lichens #slimemould #ireland
Cuid go sean coillte Conamara le feiceál ó bharr (nó garr dhó) Lios uachtair. Bhfuil tú in ann ceann acab a ainmniú?
(agus freisin) Saxifraga oppositifolia ag fás ar aill ar cnoc Lios uachtair
(agus freisin) Saxifraga oppositifolia ag fás ar aill ar cnoc Lios uachtair
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Cuid go sean coillte Conamara le feiceál ó bharr (nó garr dhó) Lios uachtair. Bhfuil tú in ann ceann acab a ainmniú?
(agus freisin) Saxifraga oppositifolia ag fás ar aill ar cnoc Lios uachtair
(agus freisin) Saxifraga oppositifolia ag fás ar aill ar cnoc Lios uachtair
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Another successful Green Drinks tonight, with Ananda Geluk discussing Active Hope. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Another successful Green Drinks tonight, with Ananda Geluk discussing Active Hope. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Views from An Chnapach today - looking out at Inis Eirc, salt marsh and exposed/preserved old tree stumps in the intertidal zone
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Views from An Chnapach today - looking out at Inis Eirc, salt marsh and exposed/preserved old tree stumps in the intertidal zone
Some provisional results from an invasive species survey of ceantar na noilean in conamara. I really think islands and geographical edge zones are the place to start if we think eradication of certain species is possible, or at least are the place to try and achieve such a thing (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Some provisional results from an invasive species survey of ceantar na noilean in conamara. I really think islands and geographical edge zones are the place to start if we think eradication of certain species is possible, or at least are the place to try and achieve such a thing (1/2)
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Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) in Slieve Aughty, Co. Clare. New hectad record for this species which is greatly quite rare in the county.
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Donegal farmers launch wild venison snacks venture - In many parts of Ireland deer numbers will need to be reduced to restore and re-establish native woodlands. Expanding the market for wild venison is only a good thing.
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Donegal farmers launch wild venison snacks venture
Two Co. Donegal-based farmers who run a regenerative organic farm have formed a new food company specialising in wild Irish venison snacks
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November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Donegal farmers launch wild venison snacks venture - In many parts of Ireland deer numbers will need to be reduced to restore and re-establish native woodlands. Expanding the market for wild venison is only a good thing.
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Has anyone experience with a software for recovering photos from a corrupted SD card? Its after happening to me for the second time (in less than 2 years) so I'm wondering if my camera is the issue or SD cards. Regardless would like to recover some photos I have taken
November 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Has anyone experience with a software for recovering photos from a corrupted SD card? Its after happening to me for the second time (in less than 2 years) so I'm wondering if my camera is the issue or SD cards. Regardless would like to recover some photos I have taken
During a week I am flying to and from Teneriffe (for a wedding/holiday) I share this
Conor Pope argues that an air-travel tax would be unfair.
We would like to remind him that the vast majority of people on Earth will never take a flight. It is a wealthy minority (read: us) who pollute, while others around the world bear the consequences.
So we ask: is that fair, Conor?
We would like to remind him that the vast majority of people on Earth will never take a flight. It is a wealthy minority (read: us) who pollute, while others around the world bear the consequences.
So we ask: is that fair, Conor?
The Debate: Should we introduce an air-travel tax to aid climate efforts?
Is a levy on the aviation industry a necessary corrective or just another tax on consumers? An environmental campaigner debates Conor Pope
www.irishtimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
During a week I am flying to and from Teneriffe (for a wedding/holiday) I share this
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First record of large leafy liverwort Bazzania trilobata for co Derry (H40) since 1834! Also growing alongside it was Hymenophyllum tunbrigense which is a new county site too.
Ness Country Park, Co. Derry.
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bbsbryology.bsky.social
#bryophytes #ferns #botany
Ness Country Park, Co. Derry.
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bbsbryology.bsky.social
#bryophytes #ferns #botany
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
First record of large leafy liverwort Bazzania trilobata for co Derry (H40) since 1834! Also growing alongside it was Hymenophyllum tunbrigense which is a new county site too.
Ness Country Park, Co. Derry.
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bbsbryology.bsky.social
#bryophytes #ferns #botany
Ness Country Park, Co. Derry.
@bsbiireland.bsky.social @bbsbryology.bsky.social
#bryophytes #ferns #botany
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Anyone who thinks the invasive species problem is exaggerated, that it's "all just nature", should experience the cemetery that is a native Irish rainforest choked by rhododendron, as so many are.
Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Anyone who thinks the invasive species problem is exaggerated, that it's "all just nature", should experience the cemetery that is a native Irish rainforest choked by rhododendron, as so many are.
Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
Invasives are a *human* impact, and one of the top causes of biodiversity loss on Earth.
Farming side by side with nature in an upland region of Teneriffe, although this type of farming is clearly on the decline.
Curaíocht traidisiúnta i sléibhte Teneriffe. Cuireann sé i gcuimhne dhom sléibhte Conamara beagán, tá fiú raithneach ag fás sna áiteanna nach bhfuil curtha níos mó...
Curaíocht traidisiúnta i sléibhte Teneriffe. Cuireann sé i gcuimhne dhom sléibhte Conamara beagán, tá fiú raithneach ag fás sna áiteanna nach bhfuil curtha níos mó...
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Farming side by side with nature in an upland region of Teneriffe, although this type of farming is clearly on the decline.
Curaíocht traidisiúnta i sléibhte Teneriffe. Cuireann sé i gcuimhne dhom sléibhte Conamara beagán, tá fiú raithneach ag fás sna áiteanna nach bhfuil curtha níos mó...
Curaíocht traidisiúnta i sléibhte Teneriffe. Cuireann sé i gcuimhne dhom sléibhte Conamara beagán, tá fiú raithneach ag fás sna áiteanna nach bhfuil curtha níos mó...
Love the sweeping method the council use in teneriffe, very eco friendly and sean style
November 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Love the sweeping method the council use in teneriffe, very eco friendly and sean style
Was very pleased to have Sphagnum skyense confirmed growing above Líonán in Conamara. A first for me and na Mám toirce.
Bhí mé an-sásta Sphagnum skyense a aimsiú sna Mám Toirce ar cnoic Líonán ag fás ag thart ar 400m. Buíochas go Rory Hodd don comhairle.
Bhí mé an-sásta Sphagnum skyense a aimsiú sna Mám Toirce ar cnoic Líonán ag fás ag thart ar 400m. Buíochas go Rory Hodd don comhairle.
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Was very pleased to have Sphagnum skyense confirmed growing above Líonán in Conamara. A first for me and na Mám toirce.
Bhí mé an-sásta Sphagnum skyense a aimsiú sna Mám Toirce ar cnoic Líonán ag fás ag thart ar 400m. Buíochas go Rory Hodd don comhairle.
Bhí mé an-sásta Sphagnum skyense a aimsiú sna Mám Toirce ar cnoic Líonán ag fás ag thart ar 400m. Buíochas go Rory Hodd don comhairle.
Was very pleased to see alpine clubmoss today Diphasiastrum alpinum above líonán today in Conamara. Have been on look out for it all summer. Have only seen twice before (once in Scotland and once more in Conamara but I somehow lost the latter location since it was on a casual hike :/)
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Was very pleased to see alpine clubmoss today Diphasiastrum alpinum above líonán today in Conamara. Have been on look out for it all summer. Have only seen twice before (once in Scotland and once more in Conamara but I somehow lost the latter location since it was on a casual hike :/)
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These fragments of hazel woodlands around South Armagh are common enough, and always severely overgrazed. I’ve noted several scarce species from them but they are entirely unprotected. The hilly topography and hard porphyritic granophyre are the only things keeping them alive.
October 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
These fragments of hazel woodlands around South Armagh are common enough, and always severely overgrazed. I’ve noted several scarce species from them but they are entirely unprotected. The hilly topography and hard porphyritic granophyre are the only things keeping them alive.
Not my usual post type but my friends sister is currently battling cancer, if you can afford to give at all or share. I appreciate there are so many good causes to give your money to at the moment but just in case. Duine álainn í agus maithir go triúr. Grma!
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
Donate to Cúnamh do Fionnuala, organized by Geroldine Gannon
Dia dhaoibh, a chairde,
Tá tús curtha againn leis an bhfeachtas bailithe airgid seo le grá agus… Geroldine Gannon needs your support for Cúnamh do Fionnuala
www.gofundme.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Not my usual post type but my friends sister is currently battling cancer, if you can afford to give at all or share. I appreciate there are so many good causes to give your money to at the moment but just in case. Duine álainn í agus maithir go triúr. Grma!
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
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@wildflowerhour.bsky.social, some fungi found at the last Rhodo removal outing near Recess and the last one spotted locally, no ID unfortunately, fungi are not my forte! 🤣 #WildflowerHour#RhodoRangers
October 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
@wildflowerhour.bsky.social, some fungi found at the last Rhodo removal outing near Recess and the last one spotted locally, no ID unfortunately, fungi are not my forte! 🤣 #WildflowerHour#RhodoRangers
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No thanks.
🗣️ “If a fox is being ripped limb from limb and is dying a slow and agonising death - how can you say you abhor animal cruelty?”
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
Heather Humphreys discusses her support for fox hunting and hare coursing.
#TheBigInterview
🗣️ “These are rural pursuits and have been for many, many years.”
Heather Humphreys discusses her support for fox hunting and hare coursing.
#TheBigInterview
October 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
No thanks.
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Bang!
And the dirt is gone!
We try to use the dig out method where possible - a few skilled swings of a mattock do wonders!
Taking out main root seems to be effective for long term clearance with minimal regrowth.
(We do have to use herbicide sometimes too)
#RhodoBashing
And the dirt is gone!
We try to use the dig out method where possible - a few skilled swings of a mattock do wonders!
Taking out main root seems to be effective for long term clearance with minimal regrowth.
(We do have to use herbicide sometimes too)
#RhodoBashing
October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Bang!
And the dirt is gone!
We try to use the dig out method where possible - a few skilled swings of a mattock do wonders!
Taking out main root seems to be effective for long term clearance with minimal regrowth.
(We do have to use herbicide sometimes too)
#RhodoBashing
And the dirt is gone!
We try to use the dig out method where possible - a few skilled swings of a mattock do wonders!
Taking out main root seems to be effective for long term clearance with minimal regrowth.
(We do have to use herbicide sometimes too)
#RhodoBashing
Gymnomitrion crenulatum from two different sites/days in the mám toirce. The red stuff is what I mostly see, and am happy to. The green stuff had me all excited it was something rare but nope still G. crenulatum. Apparently this colouration is uncommon
October 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Gymnomitrion crenulatum from two different sites/days in the mám toirce. The red stuff is what I mostly see, and am happy to. The green stuff had me all excited it was something rare but nope still G. crenulatum. Apparently this colouration is uncommon
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Now you see me....
Now you don't!
A photo from a @rhodorangers.bsky.social day out from a while back
And an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves...
Please like and share!
(1/6)
Now you don't!
A photo from a @rhodorangers.bsky.social day out from a while back
And an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves...
Please like and share!
(1/6)
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Now you see me....
Now you don't!
A photo from a @rhodorangers.bsky.social day out from a while back
And an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves...
Please like and share!
(1/6)
Now you don't!
A photo from a @rhodorangers.bsky.social day out from a while back
And an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves...
Please like and share!
(1/6)
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@rhodorangers.bsky.social bluesky account still a bit small
Follow for updates on invasive plant species management in West Galway, educational outreach, knowledge sharing and just general info to raise awareness of invasive plant species and their impact in Ireland's landscape!
Follow for updates on invasive plant species management in West Galway, educational outreach, knowledge sharing and just general info to raise awareness of invasive plant species and their impact in Ireland's landscape!
Happy Sunday everyone!
Who is out and about enjoying the countryside?
What Invasive Plant Species have you seen today?
Who is out and about enjoying the countryside?
What Invasive Plant Species have you seen today?
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@rhodorangers.bsky.social bluesky account still a bit small
Follow for updates on invasive plant species management in West Galway, educational outreach, knowledge sharing and just general info to raise awareness of invasive plant species and their impact in Ireland's landscape!
Follow for updates on invasive plant species management in West Galway, educational outreach, knowledge sharing and just general info to raise awareness of invasive plant species and their impact in Ireland's landscape!
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Cherry Laurel on the march from gardens into woodlands.
Crazy that the government has not acted on the Citizen's Assembly's recommendation to ban it for sale (How many years ago was that?)
The alternative of Griselinia or Portugese Laurel are not good either.
Nothing wrong with Holly, Yew etc
Crazy that the government has not acted on the Citizen's Assembly's recommendation to ban it for sale (How many years ago was that?)
The alternative of Griselinia or Portugese Laurel are not good either.
Nothing wrong with Holly, Yew etc
Happy Sunday everyone!
Who is out and about enjoying the countryside?
What Invasive Plant Species have you seen today?
Who is out and about enjoying the countryside?
What Invasive Plant Species have you seen today?
October 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Cherry Laurel on the march from gardens into woodlands.
Crazy that the government has not acted on the Citizen's Assembly's recommendation to ban it for sale (How many years ago was that?)
The alternative of Griselinia or Portugese Laurel are not good either.
Nothing wrong with Holly, Yew etc
Crazy that the government has not acted on the Citizen's Assembly's recommendation to ban it for sale (How many years ago was that?)
The alternative of Griselinia or Portugese Laurel are not good either.
Nothing wrong with Holly, Yew etc