Where Woodlands Come Alive: Explore the Enchantment of Chanterelle

Biodiversity
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Unveiling Marblehill’s Rich Tapestry: Beyond the Grand House

Marblehill House
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Marble Hill Wedge Tombs
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A Circle of Secrets. Exploring the Purpose of Marblehill Ring Fort

Marble Hill Wedge Tombs
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Giants, Druids, and Marblehill, Ireland’s Ancient Landscape

Marblehill Old News
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Gunfire and Broken Windows. A Window into 1831 Ireland

Marblehill House
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1778 Map Illuminates Marble Hill

Marblehill House
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A Day of Unrest. The 1831 Attack on Marble Hill

Burkes of Marblehill
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Echoes of Grandeur. Exploring Marblehill House

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Forage for Garlicky Goodness With Garlic Mustard

Garlic Mustard: A Flavourful Spring Discovery Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) might be a familiar sight along your favourite hiking trails. This springtime wildflower, with its heart-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers, offers a surprising potential – it can be a delicious and nutritious addition...
Foraging For Plants
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Protecting Marblehill: A Call to Conservation

Marblehill is a place steeped in history, whispering tales of a bygone era. From the imposing Marblehill House to the ancient megalithic structures that...
Conservation
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Ash dieback at Marblehill

Marblehill Matters: Tackling Ash Dieback and Landowner Liability in County Galway

It is crucial for landowners in Marblehill and its surrounding areas to acknowledge the danger posed by ash dieback and their associated responsibilities. Notably,...
Conservation
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Biodiversity

Biodiversity in Ireland and the dandelion

Don’t Blow Them Away! The Secret Benefits of Dandelions

The Dandelion: A Champion of Biodiversity Those bright bursts of sunshine dotting the meadows of Marblehill aren't just weeds as some folk think – they're...
Biodiversity
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Scarlet Elf Cup wild food foraging Galway, Ireland

Would You Eat a Fairy Cup? The Truth About the Scarlet...

The Scarlet Elf Cup: A Tiny Treat Hiding in Plain Sight While strolling through the damp woodlands or peeking beneath fallen leaves, you might stumble...
Foraging For Fungi
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bearded lichen Ireland

Beard Lichens

Clinging abundantly to the branches and trunks in clean-air woodlands, bushy beard lichens are some of Ireland's most visually striking and beautiful examples of...
Lichens
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Marblehill Barn Owls

The Silent Guardians of Marblehill: A Tale of Lost Habitat and...

The crumbling silhouette of Marblehill House in County Galway, Ireland, whispers tales of a bygone era. But echoes of the past linger not just...
Biodiversity
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Burkes

Lady Elizabeth Burke

Lady MARY ELIZABETH (nee Calcraft) BURKE, wife of Sir John Burke of Marble Hill, Galway, Ireland. A Lady of Galway. The Story of Mary Elizabeth Burke This captivating portrait unveils Lady Mary Elizabeth Burke (née Calcraft), a woman who embodied grace, intelligence, and a kind heart,...
Burkes of Marblehill
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Marblehill House

18th century animal driven water pump

Marblehill’s Oasis: A Testament to Wealth Powered by Beasts of Burden...

The imposing silhouette of Marblehill House in County Galway, Ireland, whispers tales of a bygone era. More than just a grand residence, Marblehill's water...
Marblehill House
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Marblehill Ice House

A Glimpse into Pre-Modern Food Preservation at Marblehill

A Cool Look at the Past: Secrets of Marblehill Ice House Nestled amidst the rolling hills of County Galway, Ireland, lies a remnant of a...
Marblehill House
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1777 Map featuring Marble Hill, Galway

1778 Map Illuminates Marble Hill

A Cartographic Treasure.Taylor & Skinner's 1778 Map of Ireland This article delves into a rare and valuable resource for Irish history and cartography enthusiasts: a...
Marblehill House
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A Day of Unrest. The 1831 Attack on Marble Hill

A Day of Unrest. The 1831 Attack on Marble Hill

A Glimpse into 1830s County Galway through the Lens of Terry Alts and Marble Hill This article delves into a tumultuous event that unfolded in...
Marblehill House
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Sir John Burke of Marble Hill, Galway, Ireland

Echoes of Grandeur. Exploring Marblehill House

A Glimpse into Galway's Grand Past The townland of Marblehill holds a hidden secret: the enigmatic ruins that stand as a mere shadow of a...
Burkes of Marblehill
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Sale of Marblehill House Estate Property, Galway

Sale of Sir Henry Burke’s Estate at Marble Hill, Galway

Sale of Marble Hill House Estate Property, Galway A Forenote on the Sale of Marblehill House Estate This document sheds light on a contentious chapter in...
Marblehill House
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