World Curlew Day
April 21st is World Curlew Day and we celebrate the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata, or Crotach in Irish), an iconic Irish bird and a key species of our wetlands. The Eurasian Curlew is red-listed in Ireland and is on the global IUCN red list. Breeding Curlews’...
Community Wetlands Forum Receives Charity Status
Exciting news: Community Wetlands Forum has officially been granted charity status in Ireland! Our Registered Charity Number is 20207016. This is a major milestone for Community Wetlands Forum. Thank you for being part of this journey! On behalf of the Board and...
Guide for Wetland Communities Engaging in Creative Projects
Artists and Creatives Contribute Stunning Images Displaying Richness of Wetlands to Encourage More Community Collaboration Around Preservation and Protection  From Seamus Heaney to Bram Stoker, Manchán Magan to Colm ToibÃn, Ireland’s stunning Wetlands have...
The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme (PNCES)
The Minister Christopher O’Sullivan launches expanded Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2026. €800,000 boost for peatlands and Natura sites under the scheme. Grants of up to €40,000 available for Natura 2000 designated sites. Grants of up to...

