Clochar na gCon/Bealacooan Bog Nature Reserve

Site Details

County
Galway
Area
1,247 ha
Established
1999
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.044
Longitude: -8.384
Ownership
State-owned

This bog forms part of the greater Connemara Bog Complex. It is a classic and intact example of atlantic or oceanic blanket bog, with a diverse flora which includes a number of scarce plant species and a blanket bog fauna which includes many of Ireland's and Europe's more important and threatened species. Actively growing bog is a priority EU habitat.