Bog trotters Festival in Clara receives major funding

Fine Gael TD, John Clendennen has announced €8,400 under the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2025.

Deputy Clendennen said: “Local knowledge, and a sense of ownership are vital to safeguarding our precious ecosystems and species and mitigating the impact of climate change.

''I am delighted to announce €8,400 in funding for the Bog Trotter Festival & Summer Solstice Celebration 2025 Project by Clara Heritage Society in Offaly.

''Community and voluntary groups play a vital role in conserving nature and heritage around the country.

''Funding provided through the scheme will support these groups to engage their own communities in their conservation efforts and protect their natural heritage for future generations.''

The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme supports local initiatives for the conservation and revitalisation of Natura 2000 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPA) and all peatland areas.

''This funding is aimed at community-led and volunteer groups and promotes awareness of, and engagement with our natural heritage and environment'', concluded Deputy Clendennen.

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