More Trees Now at Síolta Chroí, Carrickmacross on the 29th and 30th of November
On the 29th and 30th of November the Ecosystem Restoration Community, Síolta Chroí invites all to an introductory event of More Trees Now: an initiative to plant more indigenous trees through circular forestry.
Continue readingWHAT: A Four week Regenerative Agriculture Course
WHEN: Dates 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th November. Time 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
WHERE: Síolta Chroí, Aghnacloghan, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, A81 C998
CONTACT: Conan at 089 499 4571 or https://sioltachroi.ie/
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course we will explore how regenerative farming can be a key solution to the multiple challenges facing our local community – such as diminishing farm incomes/farm viability, water quality issues in our lakes and rivers, and biodiversity loss. These practices can also assist in dealing with other challenges such as climate change, flood risk and the nutrition density in our products.
The course will give participants an overview knowledge of key aspects of regenerative agriculture and provide a network to support in implementing the learning.
Above: A farmer carefully lays a whitethorn hedge
What: Free Hedgerow Management demo focusing on hedgelaying, coppicing,planting and growing trees.
Where: At Martin Burns farm, Drumcrew, Castleblayney, Eircode A75CP
When: Sunday 8th October 2023 between 2pm and 5pm.
Who: The demo is being organised by John McKeon (087 1462790)
This week we start off with a few lines from Seamus Heaney’s poem, Blackberry-Picking. Then we have a fantastic blackberry recipe which was shared by Janice at Nourished by Nature for using up all those tasty berries we see along the hedgerows.
Finally we hear from Mary at Rowan Wellness and Gardens on a Kombucha and Canning workshop this weekend, 23rd September. We hope you enjoy. Firstly here’s an excerpt from the late great Heaney.
“Late August, given heavy rain and sun
For a full week, the blackberries would ripen.
At first, just one, a glossy purple clot
Among others, red, green, hard as a knot….”
Transition Monaghan host informal workshop
A Cuppa for Climate: In June 2023 Transition Monaghan hosted an informal workshop in St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Monaghan Town, where the public were invited to come and chat about Climate and Environmental issues that were on their mind. The event was under the umbrella of Friends of the Earth, Ireland who helped organise similar events throughout Ireland. As well as sharing examples of local best practices and positive steps participants are taking in their own lives to reduce environmental impacts, a number of broader themes came up during discussions.
Continue readingMonaghan Tidy Towns host Moth Event
Tidy Towns is about a lot more than just picking litter. Monaghan Tidy Towns has
made the enhancement of biodiversity one of it’s main focus areas in recent years.
With this in mind they organised a recent event on Moths in Monaghan. Moth traps
were set overnight in two local gardens as well as in Tom Youngs Wood (out the
Clones Rd) and at Peters Lake. These traps don’t harm the bugs, merely attract and
hold them until they can be recorded and released. If you are like myself, you
probably can’t name a single moth variety but Monaghan Tidy Town (led by the
capable Heather Bothwell) captured and identified over 20 different species!
Rowan Wellness & Gardens are hosting a practical Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop. This is a super low-cost and sustainable way to create your own fruit tree garden/ forest/ orchard.
Phil Wheal, senior horticulturist and tutor at The Organic Centre, Rossinver will deliver grafting theory and teach a range of grafting techniques. You will have plenty of opportunities to practice and learn this valuable skill for yourselves. Rootstock and scion wood will be available for everyone and you will get to take home your very own grafted fruit tree.This will be a small gathering to ensure quality instruction and practical support so make you booking asap.
Continue readingMembers of Transition Monaghan took a trip to Lough Muckno to hear from “Friends of Lough Muckno” who shared their concerns about Monaghan County Councils Vision for developing the area. The Vision created by external consultants would result in a huge impact on the landscape and risk damage to already weakened habitats and water quality.
CURRENTLY OPEN FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION – HAVE YOUR SAY!
Ireland’s third River Basin Management Plan is currently under development and is open for public consultation. River Basin Management Plans are pivotal tools for the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. The Water Framework Directive is European legislation that requires our rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal water to achieve a healthy state, or what’s known as ‘good ecological status’. Ireland’s first RBMP was published in 2009, the second was published in 2018, and the third RBMP due to cover the period 2022-2027 is in the process of being finalised. But what does all of this mean?
Transition Monaghan held a meeting on 5th January 2022 on ZOOM.
Members in attendance:
Dermot McNally (Chair), Collette McEntee (Treasurer), Floss Moen (Column Editor), Liam Murtagh (SPC Delegate), Eddie O’Gara (SPC Delegate), Niamh Brannigan, Bernie O’Flaherty, Charlie Barker, Emer Brennan and Marty Connolly.
Agenda:
Dermot welcomed attendees and move to invite speakers.
Transition Monaghan 