Biodiversity conservation projects in Cavan and Monaghan are set to benefit from funding.
€134, 844 has been announced to support biodiversity projects in Cavan and Monaghan.
Nationally, the announcement provides €1.1 million in funding for 53 community projects through the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2026.
In Monaghan, a total of €80,000 will be spent on four projects.
The projects set to benefit are, River Blackwater Catchment Trust - Sliabh Beagh Restoration Phase 5: €25,610, River Blackwater Catchment Trust - Cor Bog Restoration Phase 3: €20,000, Muineachán le Gaeilge - Sé do Bheatha ar Shliabh Beatha: Comhshaol agus Cultúr: €2,450 and Tydavnet Group Water Scheme Ltd - Lough Antraicer Catchment Peatland Restoration Phase 2 Scope & Budget: €31,941
In Cavan two project will receive a combined total of €15,843.
They are, St Kilian's Heritage Trust - St Kilian's Heritage Centre: €15,960 and Killyconny Bog Project - signage and bog day events: €38,883.
The funding will support 53 community initiative in 20 counties under the National Parks and Wildlife Service Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2026.
