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We are delighted to bring you a fresh foraging article from one of our wonderful contributors, Allicia Geraghty, who is sharing informaion about some of the earliest edible greens available in the Irish foraging year. Foraging is the age-old practice of gathering wild plants, fungi, and other edibles. It can be a rewarding way to […]
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly fa la la la la la la la la ‘Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la la la la (Thomas Oliphant 1862) _____________________________________________________________________ Hedgerow Christmas Wreath The busy hustle of Christmas is upon us. The dark evenings, the traffic, the bright lights, the
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Today one of our wonderful members, Allicia Geraghty, has returned with another wonderful foraging blog for us! Foraging is the age-old practice of gathering wild plants, fungi, and other edibles. It can be a rewarding way to connect with nature, culture, and community. Foraging also promotes healthier eating, can boost your mental well-being, reduce stress
Hedgerow Medicine: Foraging Rose Hips Read More »
We are so happy to bring you another wonderful foraging blog from one of our talented members. In this post, Margaret Podger introduces us to some of the many gifts of the Elder tree, a common denizen of our Irish hedges, and shares a recipe for a healing Elder Leaf Cream. Just back from a
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October brings a rich, mellow magic to the hedgerows. While their role in biodiversity, ecological resilience, and the wider landscape is vital, they also offer something more personal: a chance to pause, explore, and take joy in the season’s abundance. In the first edition of our new foraging series, one of our members introduces the
The 2025 All Ireland Hedge Laying Championships return to Northern Ireland on Saturday 18th October 2025 at 10 Ballytrim Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, BT30 9TH. Traditionally the Hedge Laying Championships take place on a working farm. This year is no different, the scenic location of Ballytrim has been farmed by the Cunninghams for generations and the farm’s
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Every year, National Heritage Week offers us a chance to revisit and renew our connection to Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage. This is a particularly special opportunity for us at Hedgerows Ireland, as it helps us highlight an often-overlooked aspect of hedgerow conservation. Our focus is most often on the environmental and biodiversity benefits of
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Hedgerows are an irreplaceable part of our rural landscape, but their ecosystems don’t end where the city limits begin. The urban hedgerow has a lot to contribute to our shared spaces, as journalist Sunni Bean discovered. Recently, we had the opportunity to contribute to her excellent article from The Dublin Enquirer, which looks current efforts
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Hedgerows Ireland, An Taisce, and the Environmental Pillar appeal for signatures on their open letter to Minister McConalogue, asking him to take decisive action on the risk of Fireblight in Ireland. Fireblight is a bacterial disease that may result in the removal of Ireland’s emblematic Hawthorn hedgerows if allowed to spread. Its other common host
Press Release: Sign our Open Letter to Stop Fireblight Read More »
View the Ear to the Ground piece on the risk of Fireblight to Ireland’s hedgerows here: RTÉ Player Season 31, Episode 11 You can also learn more with our webinar on the Diseases & Pests of Irish Hedgerows: View the recording here. Report details and send photographs of suspected disease or insect damage through TreeCheck
Letter regarding the importation of Whitethorn for ACRES Read More »
