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Natural Heritage

Rural communities have rich surroundings of natural heritage such as farmland, bogs, woodland, rivers, streams, wells, birds, wildlife, domestic and farm animals, trees, hedgerows, natural habitats, lakes, eskers, hills and hollows and so much more. We look in more detail at some of these features that are found in Skehana and it's environs.

  • Birds and animals of our area

    Birds and animals of our area

    Important local inhabitants that are seen in the Skehana area.
  • Killaclogher Bog

    Killaclogher Bog

    Located in the townlands of Abbert Demesne & Carrowmore.
  • Lichen

    Lichen

    Present in abundance on our miles of stone walls.
  • Monivea Bog

    Monivea Bog

    Raised bog located in an area of karstic limestone. 
  • Our Bog Lands

    Our Bog Lands

    Bog lands as sources of turf cutting and wildlife habitats.
  • Our Esker

    Our Esker

    A remnant of a melting glacier following the Ice Age.
  • The Abbert River

    The Abbert River

    Tributary to the River Clare with confluence at Anbally.
  • The Rabbit Population

    The Rabbit Population

    Ireland exported more rabbit meat than lamb in the 1950s.
  • The Swift

    The Swift

    Urban bird primarily, some make their home in Garbally Castle.
  • The turlough in Esker

    The turlough in Esker

    Unique Irish feature provides Summer and Winter benefits.
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  • Burial Locations.
  • Heritage Sites.
  • Built Heritage
  • Natural Heritage
  • Skehana Townlands.
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This website is a member of the Irish Community Archive Network and is a joint initiative of Galway County Council Heritage Office and the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life
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