Ecological Summer School 2022

Ecological Summer School 2022

An Tairseach and the Columban Ecological Institute Dalgan present ‘God’s Old Diaries – A Geological Exploration’ by John Feehan. Geology can be defined as the study of the early chapters in the story of Creation. This year’s Summer School at An Tairseach...
China Prepares for Rescheduled UN Convention on Biodiversity

China Prepares for Rescheduled UN Convention on Biodiversity

Traditional Chinese paintings that show the natural world depend on just two colours to convey their meaning. Black ink on white paper is the only approach available to the artist. Another feature of these paintings is that a huge part of the natural world can be...
2021 Review from Fr Liam in Pakistan

2021 Review from Fr Liam in Pakistan

The long shadow of Covid has hung over the world causing much suffering and death, as well as substantial economic loss. According to the WHO, as of 21 December 2021, worldwide over 275 million people have been infected with Covid and 5.36 million deaths reported, but...
An Autumn Day in Dalgan

An Autumn Day in Dalgan

‘An Autumn Day in Dalgan with John Feehan’ was hosted by the Columban Ecological Institute on Saturday 6th of November 2021, writes Elizabeth McArdle.   Due to Covid restrictions, the day was restricted to Columbans only. The flyer promoted the day as: “A day to...
Cowparsley and Pignut with Dr John Feehan

Cowparsley and Pignut with Dr John Feehan

Dr John Feehan, a great friend of Dalgan and the Columbans in Ireland, continues his video series on wildflowers. In this one, he talks about Cowparsley and Pignut. Cowparsley is one of the signature species of the hedgerow in early summer, and according to John...