Ireland is being taken to court by the European Commission for failing to stop turf-cutting on protected bogs. The decision to refer the issue to the EU Court of Justice comes after 13 years of ...

Ireland has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union by the European Commission “for failure to apply the Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) to protect sites designated for ...

Peat extraction machinery operates on a protected raised bog in Ireland in 2011. (Friends of the Irish Environment, 2011, via Courthouse News) (CN) — Ireland’s ancient bogs, prized for generations as ...

It's a “farce” that Ireland is being taken to the European Union’s highest court over the failure to stop illegal peat cutting, an opposition TD has said. The European Commission announced that it has ...

In this episode on Tekniq, we venture into the suburban lands where turf cutting is practiced, followed by the daily life of ...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Immerse yourself in Ireland's ancient traditions as we explore the art of turf cutting, blending culture, and the challenges faced by this time-honored practice.

John Dore, spokesman for the Kildare Turf Cutters Association, says Irish government plans to restrict peat sales are opposed in rural parts of the country ...