Would you like to learn more about Irish wetlands? The selection of wetlands shown here include coastal wetlands, fens and swamps, ponds and bogs. These sites have a variety of visitor facilities including parking, paths, boardwalks, exhibitions and information signs, that will help you enjoy a visit to these magical places, and learn more about wetlands and their value to wildlife. The map is based on a selection of sites shown on the Map of Irish Wetlands. Link to story map: http://arcg.is/2kWtYY8

This story map was produced by the Heritage Office in Longford County Council, to coincide with National Water Heritage Day in 2020. The online interactive story map ‘Longford's Wetlands - A story map about wetland habitats in County Longford' features information on the different types of wetlands that occur in the county and the location of these wetlands. It explains why wetlands are important, to our wildlife and our own health and the story map includes a wetlands to visit section. Link to map at: http://bit.ly/LongfordsWetlands

Leitrim’s Wetland Wealth story map showcases the wetland habitats of County Leitrim. The story map was produced by Mary Catherine Gallagher and Peter Foss and was funded by the Leitrim Heritage Office through the County Heritage Plan scheme. The story map features a range of information about the wetlands found in County Leitrim, their importance to our wildlife and the ecosystem services they provide us with. The story map includes a section on wetlands to visit in County Leitrim. Link to map at: bit.ly/LeitrimWetlands

The story map brings you on an informative tour of 23 wetlands around Monaghan where you can learn more about these fascinating habitats. These sites have a variety of visitor facilities including parking, paths, boardwalks, exhibitions and information signs, that will help you enjoy a visit to these magical places, and learn more about wetlands and their value to people and wildlife. The map is based on a selection of sites shown on the Map of Irish Wetlands.

The story map includes map location information, a brief summary of what you can discover at the sites, a summary of facilities at each location, and a link to further information, opening times and much more. Link to map: http://bit.ly/MonaghanWetlands

Fens are magical places and an essential and unique part of the Irish landscape. They help regulate and clean our water supply, support a rich variety of wild plants and animals, have a significant economic value, and can even tell us about our past history. The story map brings you on an informative tour focusing on the various fen types that occur in Ireland, their ecology and the importance of their water supply, the environmental services they provide us with, the plants and animals that live in fens, and how well we have done in protecting and conserving these habitats at a national level. Link to map: http://bit.ly/IrishFens

A popular place to visit in the Dublin area is the Glenasmole valley, and more particularly the Bohernabreena Reservoir in south county Dublin, just 5 km from Tallaght village. The reservoirs and public amenity areas in the valley are managed by South Dublin County Council. I have been visiting the place since the 1970’s and decided it was time to let some others in on some of the secrets of this hidden gem at the foothills of the Dublin mountains. So to celebrate this special area of conservation I have created a short interactive online story map about the glen and its history, the habitats and wildlife that occur there, and other information that people might find interesting. Link to map: http://arcg.is/2oxurSK.

This story map was created by the Pearl Mussel Project to compliment an education resource pack for use by school children. 

The pack includes an introductory on-line story map, where students can learn more about the freshwater pearl mussel, where they occur, their biology, habitat requirements and how they help our rivers and the people living along them. This story map also explains why pearl mussels are endangered and what the Pearl Mussel Project are doing to help them.

The story map is complimented by a resource pack containing a series of activity sheets which teachers or students.

This Irish language story map was created by the Pearl Mussel Project to compliment an education resource pack for use by school children. 

The pack includes an introductory on-line story map, where students can learn more about the freshwater pearl mussel, where they occur, their biology, habitat requirements and how they help our rivers and the people living along them.