Lee Worrell, coordinator of The Hare's Corner biodiversity initiative which is open for applications in nine counties, including Offaly, this year. Deadline extended for 'Hare's Corner' biodiversity project in OffalyOffaly landowners, schools, and community groups have been given an extra week to apply for a biodiversity project which can help support the creation of wildlife ponds, mini-woodlands, hedgerows or mini-orchards on their land. 'The Hare's Corner' is the name of the biodiversity initiative developed by the nonprofit organisation Burrenbeo Trust. Last year, a successful collaboration between Offaly County Council and the Burrenbeo Trust saw a total of 212 'Hare's Corner' biodiversity habitats being created across the county. Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer at Offaly County Council, added: "We are delighted to partner with 'The Hare’s Corner' project for another year."

Source: Irish Independent January 16, 2026 19:22 UTC