Author name: Hedgerows Ireland

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork

Training / By

Course: Introduction to Hedge Laying Trainer: Steve Bass Location: Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenative process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats for our threatened wildlife. This one-day …

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Ballyvorisheen West, Co. Cork Read More »

A Novice at the 44th National Hedgelaying Championships, UK

Leave a Comment / News / By

Written by Sonja Moore, a Director of Hedgerows Ireland. The possibility of attending a hedge laying championship in Stanford Hall to watch, learn and understand different kinds of hedge laying proved to be a very rewarding experience. Especially for one who had never laid a hedge, only tried her hand on the few unfortunate young …

A Novice at the 44th National Hedgelaying Championships, UK Read More »

Robert Hogg (black t-shirt, grey trousers, and short dark hair), our Overall Champion, holding the perpetual Paul O'Hagan Trophy and smiling. He is standing alongside our judge, Russell Woodham (grey trousers, white striped shirt, green tie, navy gilet), who is holding a bottle of Hedgerows Ireland's 'Hedge Slayers' beer and smiling.

All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships 2023

News / By

The results are in from the All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships 2023! Overall Champion: Robert HoggOverall Runner-Up: Steve BassBest Novice: Brendan ReddinBest Regrowth: Adrian FitzpatrickMost Improved: Robert HoggBest Binders: Steve Bass A huge thank you to all our skilled competitors and organisers, Norman, Anne and Clive – without whom the Championships wouldn’t exist! We’re also grateful …

All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships 2023 Read More »

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Monasterevin, Co. Kildare in October 2023

Training / By

Hedge laying is an ancient skill, involving a rejuvenating process that keeps the hedgerow young and vigorous indefinitely. It is considered the optimum form of management for our native hedgerows and it is hard to overstate its value in preserving habitats for our threatened wildlife. This one-day introduction programme is aimed at novice hedge layers and those whose skills might be …

Introduction to Hedge Laying – Monasterevin, Co. Kildare in October 2023 Read More »

Hedgerows Ireland Submission – EIA Review

News / By

Dáil Eireann, 23rd May 2023: Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, announced a review of Ireland’s Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations. These Regulations are designed to protect nature and our environment by requiring landowners to go through screening and an Environmental Impact Assessment for particular projects. Projects may include restructuring rural land (e.g. removing hedgerows or stone walls), …

Hedgerows Ireland Submission – EIA Review Read More »