How nature can take you by surprise...
The Bluebell Ambush
Author: dermymcnally
After the Poisoning Stopped
A short poem on how nature reacts when the use of so called "weedkiller" is discontinued...
Government Target in Tatters as Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low
Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low and Is Set to Fall Further.... As published on TheJournal.ie AT THE RATE that new forests were planted in 2017, it will take 100 years to achieve the government’s target of 18% forestry cover – a far cry from the stated ambition of achieving it by 2046. 2017 marked … Continue reading Government Target in Tatters as Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low
Forestry in the Firing Line
Forestry in the Firing Line As reported on The Journal there's positive news for the Forestry Industry as the Government's Midterm Review increases planting incentives, but not everyone shares the enthusiasm for trees. The community activists behind the Save Leitrim Campaign are highlighting the negative aspects of forestry expansion with protests and lobbying activity. They … Continue reading Forestry in the Firing Line
The Red Revolution
The Red Squirrel fightback in the forests of Ireland
Monkey Mind
A poem about the invasion of monkey mind...
Will Bliain na Gaeilge turn into Bliain na Begrudgers?
Hold the grudges and pet hates to yourself: Irish is a necessary building block for the economy and culture we need in the future, writes Dermot McNally
Budget Kite
On bringing two little girls with astronomical expectations to fly a budget kite.
Pulling Nettles After a Week of Rain
Gloves advisable...
Sticky Slippy Fingers
Pesky, snatching, grubby little people, BE DONE WITH YOUR THIEVING!!!!
McNally's Miscellany 