Ireland's Indigenous Goat
The Old Irish Goat Society was delighted to receive a €1,000 grant for the preservation of rare breeds for an equipment storage facility. The storage facility will accommodate OIGS equipment and materials to support ongoing activities of the Old Irish Goat; handling, management, inspection, tagging and welfare examination. The Old Irish Goat Society gratefully acknowledges and appreciates the ongoing …
A poem by Catherine McGeachy I groaned a gutted gasp As I heaved my last Breath In bloodied solitude Downed in secret hills For mindless pleasure Stripped of all that is noble Of heritage, history and home I hang In gaunt indignity A once honoured Presence Now ornamental commodity Yet I, of storied ancestry Who …
The Old Irish Goat Society does not support the promotion of trophy hunting enabled by Irish agencies profiting from inadequate legislation in this country and destroying a vital genetic resource. We are aware of and support the recent petition for the protection of the endangered and native Old Irish Goat recently posted on https://bit.ly/33exhSd Ireland …
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After extensive renovations to the old garda barracks in Mulranny, the Old Irish Goat Society had its official opening with Michael Ring TD. The interpretive Centre and gift shop are now open to the public 7 days a week from 11am to 5 pm. Further good news was received on Sept 7th when a grant …
Old Irish Goats Return to Howth Head after Century Long Wait The Old Irish Goat Society has commenced a conservation grazing project, with Old Irish goats, at Howth, in the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The scheme, which will last for 3 years, is a partnership project with Fingal County Council. A group of 25 …
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