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Click to go to... Wildlife of Lough Allen
(Hundreds of Species described and photographed)
Lough Allen Basin is a major geographical area in the North West of Ireland. It is a medium sized Lake with the 3 towns of Drumshanbo, Drumkeeran, and Dowra at its 3 corners. The Basin embraces 3 counties but most of it lies in Co. Leitrim. Leitrim is Ireland’s smallest county, in terms of population, but quite elongated. With a population of only 28,000 there is loads of space to grow. Lough Allen neatly separates the county into a southern and a northern half. This site is dedicated to the aim of researching and conserving the unique environment of the area to meet the needs of the young educated people growing up in this region.
A Red-breasted Merganser at home in the Leitrim environment. This is a migratory species and was late arriving this year causing concerns that it might have been affected by changing water quality or other man-made factors. Those who read this page will know that we are watching changes. They are small at present but can become significant and unsightly. A little more care as to how we handle our domestic waste is all that is required. For more details, all our current records are contained in LOG_2012, always at the top of the page.
20th April 2012
Environment & Employment
The Lough Allen Basin contains a unique landscape of lakes, mountains, cliff, moorlands and bogs. In this Site some significant and unique natural elements are highlighted... plant, animal and rock! People have tended to leave this place. Now with first rate education and modern technology the Lough Allen area has become the ideal place for High Tech Employment. A new technical and scientific community in the area will enhance the community and protect our unique habitat.
Idea and Images.
We outline Ideas and Aspirations regarding the social development and environmental conservation of the Lough Allen Basin. We have always felt that it was for the Community (and those of you looking in from elsewhere) to respond to these ideas. We show Images of nature and beauty and wild landscapes to inspire you, and to persuade you, to think of this as a good place for your Enterprise!
CONTACT DETAILS:
EMAIL: rhymindave@yahoo.ie
PHONE: 086 3900731 (Intl: 00353863900731)
We are located in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, Republic of Ireland
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CONTENTS
 Social Topics
Environmental Topics
Environmental Features
1. Islands of Lough Allen with Boyle Camera Club
2. Lough Allen’s Wildlife 2010
3. Lough Allen winter our arctic December 2010
4. Spring around Lough Allen / Energy
5. Spring Flowers. a comprehensive list
6. Bird Report for 2010
7. Lough Allen Water: Quality and Conerns
8. MOTHS Introduction (NEW!)
Trips around L. Allen
1. Mudwort
2. Carboniferous Coast
3. Inishfale
4. Greenshank
5. Mergansers and Common Gulls
6. Common Sandpipers
7. Merganser courtship and distribution
8. Flower meadow.
9. Gulls, Terns and Waders
10 Shoreline Flowers of Lough Allen
11. SPIRANTHES 2010 in Map and Pictures
12. Royal Fern
13. Bog Life
14. Small white Hybrid! An unusual Orchid.
15. Mountain Habitat
17. Whimbrel (NEW!)
Species Studies
1. Common Tern
2. Red-breasted Merganser Study
3. Spiranthes (Irish Lady’s Tresses) 4yr. Study
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More Features and Studies and Trips to come... Next Year! Here’s hoping Lough Allen will remain healthy, the water will be clean, and the sun will shine!
Scientists, Researchers, Conservationists...
Wanna help us getting to know this wonderful Environment. See our unique Species and still pristine landscape. Go to...
SITE MAP: ENVIRONMENT TOPICS List
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 Unique Landscape. When the Sun shines nowhere is nicer... a hot sunny day out on the Lake! It can be wet but rarely cold.
Ice and Snow may change the Lake in the middle of Winter... as we have discovered when surveying its Wildlife! MORE
 Unique Ecology. It is strange but this small area contains some species (Plants and Animals) that are not only rare in Ireland but unique in a global context too! The rare Pollan is shown, right. MORE
 Unique place to Live. Better Lifestyle, easier commutes, many lovely homes of very high quality both in town and country... Take your pick!
 A good Place for Business... with its 12.5% Tax and Tarriff free access to a Market of 500m. people.
Leitrim has several major employers but further suitable initiatives would be very welcome. MORE
 ... at the Heart of Europe! For over 25 years Ireland has been a major Centre for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) needing both access to the EU Market and a highly educated workforce. MORE
 Hi Tech. Employment. Many of the World’s leading Companies are based in Ireland; most of leading new Medicines are made here! These sectors are still enjoying major growth in their level of exports! MORE
Investors, Employers, High Tech Industry...
Why not think of establishing a European Base in a tranquil setting with easy access and available workforce.
SITE MAP: EMPLOYMENT TOPICS List.
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