Dúlra Biodiversity Project

The Dúlra Biodiversity Project is a three year programme seeking to conserve and enhance the natural environment of the Carntogher area west of Maghera, Co Derry. It is a powerful tool for promoting interaction between local people and their environment and expanding environmental education opportunities locally. The project began in March 2004 and will be completed in February 2007, and is funded by the Rural Development Council through the Building Sustainable Prosperity Programme, Environment and Heritage Service and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Click on the links below to find out about the various events and activities associated with the project.

Dúlra Bird Project in Local Schools — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

The following article gives a brief résumé of Dúlra's work in local primary schools

The call of the Dawn Chorus — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-03-06 21:46

On Saturday 20th May a dozen budding birders gathered at An Carn to hear the dawn chorus. Well, of course 7:00am is much too late for the dawn chorus but early enough to identify some of the more common bird songs.

Dúlra ‘Gardening for Nature’ Course — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-03-06 21:53

Get involved in creating a community garden at An Carn: a practical course for people who want their garden to work with nature.

St Patrick's Day Walk and Tree Week event — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and National Tree Week with a walk in the woods.

Maghera and Swatragh kids go wild on birds — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

It's now the turn of kids from St.John's in Swatragh and Maghera Primary School to discover the fascinating world of birds

Kids go Wild on Birds — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

As part of the Dulra biodiversity project children at Bunscoil Naomh Brid/ St.Brigid’s Primary School, Tirkane have been involved in a school project on birds. The project has been organised by Carntogher Community Association and made possible through funding from the Rural Development Council, Environment & Heritage Service and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Dúlra Heritage and Landscape Course — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Learn to read the historical and natural landscape with this practical course which gives an overview of the archaeology, history, geology, climate and botany of the local environment.

New Wildlife Identification Course for An Carn — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Starting in April2006 you will be able to get to know your local wildlife with the Dúlra Project

Dúlra Walking Programme - Autumn 2005 — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

A full programme of family walks around the Maghera/Carntogher area will be re-commencing in late September.

Heritage Guides Training Opportunity — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Would you like to become a Heritage Walking Guide?

Dúlra marks Irish Tree Week — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

SCHOOLKIDS BRANCH OUT TO MARK IRISH TREE WEEK IN CARNTOGHER - 9th March 2005

Dúlra Project Funders — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Dúlra Bio-diversity Project is funded by Rural Development Council, Environment & Heritage Service and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Walking on the Wildside in Carntogher — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Dúlra Walking Programme - Saturday 16th October 2004. The first in a series of public walks planned as part of the nature project Dúlra took place on Saturday 16th October. The walk over Carntogher Mountain showcased the wealth of historical remains and highlighted the variety and importance of the area's diverse ecology.

Dúlra joins forces with Conservation Volunteers — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Tuesday 1st February, 2005: A volunteer tree-planting day was held recently at An Carn Centre, Tirkane, Maghera to create community woodland. The event was organised in conjunction with Carntogher Community Association’s biodiversity project – Dúlra that is working to improve the local environment and make people aware of the natural treasures on their doorstep. The project is funded by the Rural Development Council, Environment & Heritage Service and Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Dúlra Project Launched — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

On Monday 2nd August 2004, the beginning of our weeklong Féile festival was kicked off in the morning at the an carn Centre with the official launch of Dúlra, the latest Carntogher Community project.

Archaelogy Trail — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Carntogher contains a wealth of sites of archaeological and environmental importance, many of which are listed below.

Heritage Studies at An Carn — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

Local Heritage and Landscape Studies October 2005 – March 2006

Wildlife Identification Course — by Claire Doherty — last modified 2007-02-07 23:59

A great way to learn more about the wildlife which inhabits our woods and meadows. Join the experts and go on a Dúlra safari.