Wild Kitchen

Detail from the Art Nouveau gesso panels by Glasgow School artist Margaret Macdonald, c.1907 #WomensArt

@Pat_Shortt Many fun times we had between Tipp and Clare. My thoughts are with you, love to Jon’s Family.

We are all devastated with the news of Jon Passing and our thoughts are with Margy Aaron and Leah. I was lucky to spend so many years touring with Jon and learning from him. Creating some great shows and videos. Hilarious hours in the rehersal room and playing great tunes. But sitting in the kitchen with Margy and Caroline just having the craic in Lough Gur will never be forgotten. Thanks Jon.

@jkphoto68 @PressPhoto_IRL An amazing photograph .

A fisherman checks the lines on a fishing boat sheltering at Liscsnnor Harbour in North Clare during Storm Ashley last Sunday. #weather stormashley #capturinghistory @PressPhoto_IRL

Maidenhair Fern near Lisdoonvarna, growing on the wall of a gorge on shale/siltstone bedrock. Possibly the 1st record in the locality since the mid-1800's. Interesting that aforementioned record has it growing on 'the coal measures', an antiquated term for the shale geology

Looking forward to this…@CuanBeo

Incredible find here by Donncha. The potential of these small west Clare woodlands is huge, and almost entirely undocumented.

Learn about the really interesting work being done to promote the use of native Irish trees by @hometree__, a nature restoration charity based in Ennistymon, Co Clare in today's @Farming_Indo

A Woodwasp, stunning creature. I’d not heard of one & so am grateful to @Jessica_Ham92 for the post. There’s lots to learn about our biodiversity in ireland and beyond and we need to do all we can to assist w/research and conservation, before it’s too late.

Looking for some good news? This is the most extraordinary wildlife sighting - right whales have not been seen off Ireland in more than 100 years!

@silverpebble I’d listen to you all day, keep going , resonate completely.

This is me practicing fitting quite a lot of science into a couple of mins bc I need to get back on IG & make reels about these things to rebuild my audience over there. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on this practice ‘reel’. Helpful? Clear? Concise? Any thoughts v welcome x

Save the sky dancer please ….

Public Meeting & Consultation on the development of a strategy to seek funding from Priority 3 of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). 7th November 2023 Online Public Consultation | 6:30pm To attend, please email: FLAG.strategies@ie.gt.com

Many fish stocks are depleted or under pressure with devastating knock-on effects for economies & wildlife. However, Irish waters are home to many important spawning grounds 🐟🐠 Examples of how Marine Protected Areas can benefit fishing communities ↙️ fairseas.ie/2023/10/04/10-…

Irish Seed Savers Association are seeking to hire a Head Gardener to manage our Heritage Seed Gardens Interested? Visit irishseedsavers.ie/category/vacan… to find out more! #jobfairy #horticulture

I was out in the Burren today photographing …art! These are not just stone walls, this is craftsmanship! All taken on the Clare/Galway border near Kinvara. #burren #galway #thisisgalway #wildatlanticway #clare #limestone #ireland

@rayofoghlu That’s class.

If this doesn't make you smile...

@katietheasby Wow Katie that brings me back, what great times they were. Two beautiful people ❤️

@Pat_Shortt Ah Pat so sorry to hear this, love from us all in Lahinch. He looked like he was great fun. Oonagh and co x x

rip.ie/death-notice/c… My Beautiful Dad passed away this weekend. He was an amazing musician and great craic. He will be deeply missed by all.

@silverpebble It’s utterly beautiful, thank you. I hope you are ok.

I’ve had a day in when my mental health’s been so bad due to recent difficult stuff that I haven’t managed well. On days like this one thing I can do that’s positive/constructive is post one of my photos in the hope that it gives you a small lift when you see it:

Crexcellent news this morning as 2023 survey data shows a 35% increase in critically endangered corncrakes in Ireland over the past five years. 218 breeding territories were recorded this year - that's up 10% on last year, and for the first time in a decade it exceeds 200 sites.