As part of our attempt to encourage biodiversity of plants and insects, this area of ground just before the village is being left to nature.
A list of most of the plants which are to be seen there, with their Irish names, is below. When you hover the mouse over each picture, the names appear in both English and Irish. See how many you can identify!
Bracken – Raithneach
Foxglove – Méirín púca
Groundsel – Grúnlas
Dandelion – Caisearbhán
Cow Parsley – Peirsil bhó
Buttercup – Cam an ime
Dock – Copóg
Ragwort – Buachalán buí
Bramble – Driseog
Rosebay Willow Herb (Fireweed) – Lus na tine
Thistle – Feochadán
Thistle – Feochadán
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