We’ll be at the National Eisteddfod – come and say hello!
With the three-year LIVE project, which has funded the work of the Ecoamgueddfa Llŷn (Ecomuseum), drawing to an end, we’re looking...
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LIVE Project
May 22, 20231 min read
Please tell us about your experience with the LIVE project
Dywedwch wrthym am eich profiad o Brosiect LIVE
LIVE Project
Mar 29, 20237 min read
Iveragh Ambassador Programme: Co-marketing Outdoor Experiences for the off-season visitor
Find out about the Iveragh Ambassador Programme - co-marketing outdoor experiences for the off season visitor
Linda Lyne
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Fields of Darkness – An Arts Council Documentary
The LIVE Team attended the film premier of 'Fields of Darkness', part of the Dublin International Film Festival. Read more about it here.
Fiach Byrne and Calum Sweeney
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Meadows at Valentia Meteorological Observatory
Read how LIVE Knowledge Gatherers, Fiach Byrne and Calum Sweeney, helped Valentia Observatory reintroduce meadows to their grounds.
Jane Sheehan
Dec 6, 20224 min read
Ellen Hutchins - a pioneering naturalist
Celebrating Women in Science - Sharing the story of Ellen Hutchins, Ireland's first female botanist (1785 - 1815)
Calum Sweeney
Nov 11, 202212 min read
Blanket bog plants
Learn about the fascinating plants that live on Iveragh's blanket bogs.
Calum Sweeney
Nov 11, 20228 min read
What is a blanket bog?
Learn about Iveragh's unique blanket bogs, how they shape the Irish landscape and are vitally important for biodiversity.
Calum Sweeney
Oct 27, 20225 min read
Ten reasons to get outdoors on Iveragh in Autumn
Autumn on the Iveragh peninsula is beautiful! Have a read of our top 10 reasons to get outdoors on the Iveragh this Autumn
Jane Sheehan
Sep 6, 20225 min read
A natural wonder of the ocean
Ever wondered what bioluminescence is? Find out more about how this mysterious phenomenon, 'sea twinkle' is formed...
Linda Lyne
Aug 22, 20225 min read
National Heritage Week 2022 - a review
Meadows, farmland, biodiversity, ancient woodlands and whales - read about the events we co-hosted as part of National Heritage Week 2022
LIVE Project
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Developing a Sustainable Tourism Strategy for Pen Llŷn & Iveragh
Visitor survey for developing a sustainable tourism strategy for the Iveragh peninsula in Kerry, Ireland and Llŷn peninsula, Wales.
Calum Sweeney
Jul 1, 20227 min read
The green lawns got us thinking.
Bringing back meadows to a historic meteorological observatory. Calum Sweeney and Fiach Byrne Figure 1. Westwood house at Valentia...
Aoibheann Lambe
May 12, 202210 min read
Lady Albinia Brodrick - Gobnait Ní Bhruadair
When you travel along the Ring of Kerry between Castlecove and Caherdaniel, you see a forlorn row of ruined buildings overlooking the sea...
Linda Lyne
May 3, 20223 min read
National Biodiversity Week Ireland 2022
In 2022, National Biodiversity Week Ireland runs from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd of May.
Dr Einir Young
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Discovering Mynydd Rhiw - #Ecoamgueddfa’s St David’s Day walk
The weather in February was wild, with storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin venting their fury and destruction. It was a relief to see the...
Fiach Byrne
Feb 21, 20223 min read
The Pen Llŷn & Iveragh Chough Count
We are very pleased to announce the ‘2022 Llŷn & Iveragh Chough Count’, organised by LIVE and the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection...
Jane Sheehan
Feb 9, 20226 min read
Finding Maude Delap
I’ve always had a fascination with the strange and unknown. It’s what drew me to study marine biology. The fact that world’s oceans....
Christina Winkler & Leonie Schulz
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Harbour porpoise – Mhug mhara - Llamhidydd harbwr – Phocoena phocoena
The Harbour porpoise is much smaller than any other cetacean found in Welsh and Irish waters.
Christina Winkler & Leonie Schulz
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Risso’s dolphin - Deilf liath - Dolffin Risso - Grampus griseus
Risso’s dolphins are stocky and sturdy in appearance with a much lighter colour than any other dolphin in Welsh and Irish waters.
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