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Irish peatlands in Iveragh Peninsula: places to visit

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Derrygimlagh peat bog

If you like unusual places, then the Derrygimalagh peat bog is the place for you! This Connemara peat bog is far from ordinary: it's also the site of a great historical achievement! It was here that John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brow landed, making the first non-stop transatlantic flight in history! It was then June 15, 1919... <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/derrygimlagh-peat-bog/">[...]</a>

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The Bog of Allen

Discover Ireland's most impressive peat bog with Bog of Allen, which stretches over no less than 5 counties in the Republic of Ireland! It's an unusual and striking sight! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/bog-of-allen/">[...]</a>

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The Roundstone Bog

On the R341 road between Ballyconneely and Roundstone in County Galway, you'll pass an impressive peat bog. The latter, nicknamed "Roundstone Bog", covers several square kilometers and is one of the country's most important extraction sites. A place not to be missed! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-roundstone-bog/">[...]</a>

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Lough Boora

Lough Boora is an Irish peat bog, classified as a "nature reserve". It is located in County Offaly, and has the advantage of offering visitors a wealth of signposted walking trails. An interesting place to discover an old peat extraction site, as well as some pretty lakes nearby! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/lough-boora/">[...]</a>

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The Corlea Bog

If you love peat bogs, then be sure to check out Corlea Bog, a lovely peat bog in County Longford. This huge site is…

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