Rhodo Rangers
@rhodorangers.bsky.social
West of Ireland volunteer group actively removing Rhododendron ponticum and other invasive species from 3 sites in north Conamara
Organise #GreenDrinks in Galway city
Profile photo by @ciaraioch.bsky.social
#RhodoRangers Tá gaeilge againn
Organise #GreenDrinks in Galway city
Profile photo by @ciaraioch.bsky.social
#RhodoRangers Tá gaeilge againn
Great turnout for our monthly outing today, and nice to see some new faces!
@hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @timoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social
@hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @timoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Great turnout for our monthly outing today, and nice to see some new faces!
@hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @timoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social
@hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @timoceallaigh.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social
We're excited to welcome Dr. David Styles from the University of Galway as the speaker for our December Green Drinks! He'll discuss pathways to a climate neutral agriculture and land sector in Ireland. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1973157098999?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We're excited to welcome Dr. David Styles from the University of Galway as the speaker for our December Green Drinks! He'll discuss pathways to a climate neutral agriculture and land sector in Ireland. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1973157098999?aff=oddtdtcreator
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!
We're excited to welcome Ananda Geluk as the speaker for our November Green Drinks in Galway City! Anyone working, volunteering or interested in the environment is welcome. Register @ www.eventbrite.com/e/galway-gre...
#Galway #greendrinks #environment #rhodorangers
#Galway #greendrinks #environment #rhodorangers
October 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We're excited to welcome Ananda Geluk as the speaker for our November Green Drinks in Galway City! Anyone working, volunteering or interested in the environment is welcome. Register @ www.eventbrite.com/e/galway-gre...
#Galway #greendrinks #environment #rhodorangers
#Galway #greendrinks #environment #rhodorangers
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
Another pile of rhodo gone!
Rhododendron ponticum is native to Iberia and Caucas region (its actually under pressure in Iberia and people working to save it)!
Ireland is thought to have a cultivar "superponticum" introduced in last century or so which is cold resistant, perfect for Irish climate.
Rhododendron ponticum is native to Iberia and Caucas region (its actually under pressure in Iberia and people working to save it)!
Ireland is thought to have a cultivar "superponticum" introduced in last century or so which is cold resistant, perfect for Irish climate.
October 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Another pile of rhodo gone!
Rhododendron ponticum is native to Iberia and Caucas region (its actually under pressure in Iberia and people working to save it)!
Ireland is thought to have a cultivar "superponticum" introduced in last century or so which is cold resistant, perfect for Irish climate.
Rhododendron ponticum is native to Iberia and Caucas region (its actually under pressure in Iberia and people working to save it)!
Ireland is thought to have a cultivar "superponticum" introduced in last century or so which is cold resistant, perfect for Irish climate.
So we kindly ask that you follow and share this page to help raise awareness, let us know of any groups doing similar work and if you know of any landowners in Conamara with rhododendron on their land looking for help!
Oh, and keep an eye out for Green Drinks!
(6/6)
Oh, and keep an eye out for Green Drinks!
(6/6)
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So we kindly ask that you follow and share this page to help raise awareness, let us know of any groups doing similar work and if you know of any landowners in Conamara with rhododendron on their land looking for help!
Oh, and keep an eye out for Green Drinks!
(6/6)
Oh, and keep an eye out for Green Drinks!
(6/6)
The goal is to help raise awareness, tackle the issue and work with other interested parties to help move the dial on invasive species in Galway!
If we can get it right here, we can do it anywhere!
(5/6)
If we can get it right here, we can do it anywhere!
(5/6)
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The goal is to help raise awareness, tackle the issue and work with other interested parties to help move the dial on invasive species in Galway!
If we can get it right here, we can do it anywhere!
(5/6)
If we can get it right here, we can do it anywhere!
(5/6)
So we now do days out in woodlands, @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social organises Green Drinks monthly in Galway City and outreach/advocy work!
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(4/6)
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So we now do days out in woodlands, @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social organises Green Drinks monthly in Galway City and outreach/advocy work!
(4/6)
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Rhododendron ponticum is a non-native invasive plant that was introduced as ground cover for gamebirds in estates and has since caused havoc in Ireland as its toxic to herbivores and grows vigorously!
Here's a video from Cork!
Look at that wall of Rhododendron.
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Here's a video from Cork!
Look at that wall of Rhododendron.
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October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Rhododendron ponticum is a non-native invasive plant that was introduced as ground cover for gamebirds in estates and has since caused havoc in Ireland as its toxic to herbivores and grows vigorously!
Here's a video from Cork!
Look at that wall of Rhododendron.
(2/6)
Here's a video from Cork!
Look at that wall of Rhododendron.
(2/6)
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)
The only bush/tree growing up this side of the mountain in Conamara is a rhododendron ponticum.
If you don't see an invasive plant species when out in Ireland, you're not looking hard enough.
If you don't see an invasive plant species when out in Ireland, you're not looking hard enough.
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The only bush/tree growing up this side of the mountain in Conamara is a rhododendron ponticum.
If you don't see an invasive plant species when out in Ireland, you're not looking hard enough.
If you don't see an invasive plant species when out in Ireland, you're not looking hard enough.
Anybody know this one?
One that is coming on to radars of more people the last while in my opinion.
One that is coming on to radars of more people the last while in my opinion.
October 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Anybody know this one?
One that is coming on to radars of more people the last while in my opinion.
One that is coming on to radars of more people the last while in my opinion.
Another great turnout for this months Green Drinks event, cheers to all who joined us!
@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social
@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Another great turnout for this months Green Drinks event, cheers to all who joined us!
@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social
@david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social
Great weekend clearing rhododendron from coill gleann dá loch again. Lots of progress made with another 1.7 acres cleared. Thanks to everyone who came out @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great weekend clearing rhododendron from coill gleann dá loch again. Lots of progress made with another 1.7 acres cleared. Thanks to everyone who came out @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @bkollmann.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social @rewildingire.bsky.social
The next Galway Green Drinks is Oct 14! We're excited to have Dr. Nóirín Burke & Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra from Galway Atlantaquaria speak about ocean literacy and the multiple ways they foster it through their work in the aquarium. Register: eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1685827217589
September 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The next Galway Green Drinks is Oct 14! We're excited to have Dr. Nóirín Burke & Dr. Maria Vittoria Marra from Galway Atlantaquaria speak about ocean literacy and the multiple ways they foster it through their work in the aquarium. Register: eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1685827217589
Coill baile na hInse ansin inné, obair agus aimsir don nádúr chéanna ach níor stop sé sin muid
September 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coill baile na hInse ansin inné, obair agus aimsir don nádúr chéanna ach níor stop sé sin muid
A long weekend of slow work digging up regrowth from old stumps and seedlings while getting stung by bees and drenched in the odd downpour at our first site in Corr Uí Mhongáin..... mostly done here but some giant rhubarb will eventually need seeing to
September 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A long weekend of slow work digging up regrowth from old stumps and seedlings while getting stung by bees and drenched in the odd downpour at our first site in Corr Uí Mhongáin..... mostly done here but some giant rhubarb will eventually need seeing to
Last night @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social presented Galway Green Drinks at the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival's Giob Geab event. Each participant had 5 minutes to talk about their project, using 5 slides and mainly images. It was great learning about all the incredible work being done in Galway!
September 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Last night @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social presented Galway Green Drinks at the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival's Giob Geab event. Each participant had 5 minutes to talk about their project, using 5 slides and mainly images. It was great learning about all the incredible work being done in Galway!
The health and integrity of a habitat is crucial to its resilience against invasive species such as Rhododendron as demonstrated by the lack of rhododendron present in this very wet blanket bog in Coill mór, Conamara vs old conifer plantation (which would have been drained). Pics from same spot
September 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The health and integrity of a habitat is crucial to its resilience against invasive species such as Rhododendron as demonstrated by the lack of rhododendron present in this very wet blanket bog in Coill mór, Conamara vs old conifer plantation (which would have been drained). Pics from same spot
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Galway Green Drinks last night! We had another great talk by Janet Laffey from LAWPRO. Join us every second Tuesday for networking and informative talks!
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Galway Green Drinks last night! We had another great talk by Janet Laffey from LAWPRO. Join us every second Tuesday for networking and informative talks!
We're excited to announce our Sept speaker, Janet Laffey w/ the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)! Janet will speak a/b the work they do to protect regional waterways & their citizen science initiatives. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1605670125569?aff=oddtdtcreator
August 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We're excited to announce our Sept speaker, Janet Laffey w/ the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)! Janet will speak a/b the work they do to protect regional waterways & their citizen science initiatives. Register @ eventbrite.com/e/galway-green-drinks-tickets-1605670125569?aff=oddtdtcreator
The monthly visits continued yesterday with a nice breeze to keep the midges away. An-bhuíoch don slua a tháinig amach don lá @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @dermotbreen.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The monthly visits continued yesterday with a nice breeze to keep the midges away. An-bhuíoch don slua a tháinig amach don lá @hetzgonnabeme.bsky.social @david-smyth-eco.bsky.social @dermotbreen.bsky.social @stevil-weevil.bsky.social @cianoceallaigh.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who joined us Tuesday night for our monthly #greendrinks event! We're thrilled with the turnout and connections being made.
A big thanks also to David Foy, who gave a great presentation about the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means for Ireland.
A big thanks also to David Foy, who gave a great presentation about the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means for Ireland.
August 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Thanks to everyone who joined us Tuesday night for our monthly #greendrinks event! We're thrilled with the turnout and connections being made.
A big thanks also to David Foy, who gave a great presentation about the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means for Ireland.
A big thanks also to David Foy, who gave a great presentation about the EU Nature Restoration Law and what it means for Ireland.
Another old woodland we last worked at last year (baile na hInse) where some of our (professionally trained) volunteers treated this monster 0.5 acre thicket of rhodo. Glad to see that about 90-95% of it is without foliage. We'll be going back to this site in September to carry out follow up work
August 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Another old woodland we last worked at last year (baile na hInse) where some of our (professionally trained) volunteers treated this monster 0.5 acre thicket of rhodo. Glad to see that about 90-95% of it is without foliage. We'll be going back to this site in September to carry out follow up work