Matt Corbett reckons the best thing about cutting turf is that you get to disappear into silence for the day. From early April to June, locals driving the narrow Connemara road past Carna towards ...

Preparing for the All Ireland Turf Cutting Championships in Meedin bog in County Westmeath. In spite of new technology, traditional methods of turf cutting are tried and trusted and will take a long ...

TURF-CUTTERS in the west ignored the presence of gardai at a 'protected' bog and spent the day cutting their traditional winter fuel. Up to 70 people with turf-cutting rights turned up from 5am ...

The Department of Arts, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht has issued a fresh warning that turf-cutters who continue to defy EU habitats… The Department of Arts, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht has issued a ...

Mr Martin insisted that the issue was not likely to damage or bring down the Government Mr Martin said that Government TDs and senators are supportive of the Government’s climate change goals, but ...

HUNDREDS of turf cutters from around the country gathered outside a court to show their support for four men who face trial for allegedly cutting turf in protected bogs. Among the protesters was ...