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Almost 80% of those polled believe sale of turf should not be banned

Almost 80% of those people who participated in a poll run by Donegallive.ie believe that the sale of turf should not be banned. Only 22.2% of those who cast a vote in our poll supported a ban on the sale of turf. A majority, 77.7% felt that the sale ...

20 Apr 2022 at 13:33

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'Common sense' solution on turf cutting welcomed as solid fuel regulations are agreed

People with turf cutting rights will still be able to cut turf for their own use and will also be able to gift or sell it under new draft regulations on solid fuels in Ireland. Those with turbary rights and all other customary practices in respect ...

14 Jul 2022 at 21:33

Laois Live

Turf cutting on decommissioned Laois bog near Portlaoise called 'environmental vandalism'

Turf cutting has been called ‘environmental vandalism’ by Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE), which has complained to Bord na Móna about the harvesting of peat on a Laois bog owned by the company. However, the State-owned company insists that ...

26 May 2023 at 21:33

Donegal Life

Councillor says he'll go to jail to protect the rights of turf-cutters

A councillor said he is willing to go to jail if the proposed ban on the commercial sale of turf is to be introduced. The proposal has been seen by many as an attack on rural Ireland not least of all by Independent Councillor Michael Mc ...

22 Apr 2022 at 12:33

Local News

"I’ll burn my turf": The fight to save an enduring tradition in Leitrim

Turf cutting has long been a tradition in Ireland, deeply rooted in rural life, and remains a necessity for many households relying on it for heating. However, recent government initiatives aimed at re-wilding and environmental ...

01 Oct 2024 at 10:33

Local News

Important turf cutting meeting in Gweedore this evening

Community representatives are due to gather at Teach Jack, Gaoth Dobhair around 6.30pm this (Thursday) evening to voice their concerns about being denied access to An Charraig agus An Chorr Mhín bogs in the Glassagh area. This ...

20 Apr 2023 at 18:33

Offaly Live

Turf cutting on decommissioned bog in the Midlands called 'environmental vandalism'

29 May 2023 at 09:33

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