Tionscadail Reatha

Tá Cairde na hEaragaile CLG ag obair le Ionad Oideachais Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha ar Clár Píolótach Oideachais le dhá bhunscoil atá suite cóngarach don Earagail. Le linn an phíolótach seo tá na páistí ag foghlaim faoi na plandaí, feithidí agus ainmhithe atá ina cónaí ina dtírdhreacha áitiúla.

Mar chuid den tionscadal, ba mhaith linn:

• Acmhainn oideachais a fhorbairt, mar shampla, leabhar saothair bunaithe ar an timpeallacht agus ar an tírdhreach thart ar an nEaragail.

• Measúnú a dhéanamh ar an bhféidearthacht clár féintreoraithe a fhorbairt do scoileanna a mbeadh suim acu foghlaim faoin ngnáthóg ar an chosáin úr ar an nEaragail.

• agus Measúnú a dhéanamh ar fhéidearthacht an chláir a leathnú amach ag scoileanna eile atá cóngarach don Earagail.

Cairde na hEaragaile CLG in collaboration with Glenveagh National Park Education Centre are currently delivering a Pilot Education Programme with two primary schools located close to Errigal. During this pilot the children learn about the plants, insects and animals that live in their local landscapes.

As part of the project, we would like to:

• Develop an educational resource such as a workbook based on the environment and landscape around Errigal

• Asses the feasibility of developing a self-guided programmes for schools who wish to learn about the habitat along the new path on Errigal

• and assess the feasibility of widening the programme to other schools located close to Errigal

Is foirgneamh stairiúil é Caisleán Altan atá suite i lár Shléibhte Dhoire Bheatha cóngarach don Earagail Ard. Tá an Caisleán suite ar chladach Loch Altan, agus cuireann an suíomh iargúlta, timpeall 3km ón phríomh bhóthar, le rómánsaíocht an foirgneamh.

I 2023 fuair Cairde na hEaragaile CLG maoiniú ón Comhairle Oidhreachta chun tabhairt faoi roinnt tuarascálacha chun cabhrú le caomhnú an fhoirgnimh agus rochtain inbhuanaithe fhad leis an lathair. Is é seo an chéad chéim don tógra seo. Is é an chéad chéim eile ná maoiniú a fháil chun obair leasúcháin a dhéanamh ar an gCaisleán agus deisiúcháin éadrom a dhéanamh ar an mbóthar rochtana. Caithfidh aon deisiúchán ar an mbóthar seo a bheith de réir mholtaí an éiceolaí mar go bhfuil sé laistigh de Limistéar Caomhantais Speisialta.

Ba mhaith linn an deis seo a ghlacadh chun buíochas a ghabháil leis an Comhairle Oidhreachta as a dtacaíocht don tionscadal seo.

Altan Castle is a historic building located in the middle of the Derryveagh Mountains close to Errigal. The Castle sits on the shore of Altan Lake, and its isolated location, some 3km from the nearest road, adds to the drama and romance of the location.

In 2023 Cairde na hEaragaile CLG secured funding from The Heritage Council to undertake a number of reports to assist with the conservation of the building and sustainable access to the farm. This is the first phase in what we hope will result in the conservation and preservation of this historic building. The next stage is to secure funding to undertake remedial work to the Castle and light repairs to the access road. Any proposed repairs to this road must be in accordance with the recommendations of the ecologist as it lies within a Special Area of Conservation.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank The Heritage Council for their support on this project.

The history of the farm has been compiled and is available to view on www.dunluiche.com/local-history-stories.

Faigh na Tuarascálacha anseo / View the reports here

Stair Atlán - The History of Altan

Conservation Appraisal - Altan Castle

Constraints Report - Repairs to Old Green Road

Cairde na hEaragaile are currently managing a Pilot Peatland Restoration project with a particular focus of Rhododendron Control in the Dunlewey area. More Information.

Management Plan for early Christian Monastery to follow

Details coming soon