Glounthaune Community Association
Outdoor Gym for Craigs Field
In response to an application from Glounthaune Tidy Towns, Cork County Council has approved a grant of €5000.00 towards the installation of an outdoor gym in Craigs Field. As you will note from the enclosed quotation, the total cost of… Read More »Outdoor Gym for Craigs Field
Japanese Knotweed — A Focus for Action
What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) was introduced into Europe during the mid-nineteenth century as an ornamental plant. It has since become one of the most problematic invasive weeds in Europe. Japanese knotweed is a perennial weed, producing… Read More »Japanese Knotweed — A Focus for Action
Surveys of waterbird numbers at Harper’s Island, Glounthaune.
Some of these birds come from places as far away as Canada and Siberia.
Cork Harbour is recognised as being of international importance for its wetlands and the tens of thousands of birds that rely on them each year, with some of these birds coming from places as far away as Canada and Siberia. With interest in our environment growing all the time, Glounthaune Community Association and BirdWatch Ireland saw an opportunity to develop a wildlife/educational amenity for the people of Glounthaune, Cork Harbour and national and international tourists visiting East Cork. And, one site, Harper’s island, Glounthaune, Co. Cork was seen as having that potential as it was known to be of importance for wintering and migrating Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits.
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