The Gearagh Co Cork
The Gearagh gets its name from “an Gaorthadh”, the wooded river.
The Gearagh gets its name from “an Gaorthadh”, the wooded river.
It is a unique place of streams, narrow channels and small islands covered by oak trees which was formed in the basin of the Lee at the end of the last ice age.
It is a unique place of streams, narrow channels and small islands covered by oak trees which was formed in the basin of the Lee at the end of the last ice age.
The area is a haven for wildlife, being wet, marshy and overgrown. It represents the only significant alluvial forest in Ireland.
The area is a haven for wildlife, being wet, marshy and overgrown. It represents the only significant alluvial forest in Ireland.
In 1987 The Gearagh was declared a statutory nature reserve, under the Wildlife Act, 1976. It is managed by Duchas, The Heritage Service, with the active co-operation of ESB, who own the land.
In 1987 The Gearagh was declared a statutory nature reserve, under the Wildlife Act, 1976. It is managed by Duchas, The Heritage Service, with the active co-operation of ESB, who own the land.
Please enjoy the Gearagh
Please enjoy the Gearagh
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