Burren Winterage Weekend

25th - 27th October 2013

The Burren Winterage Weekend is a community-led initiative that was borne out of the Burren Community Charter Process.  It is coordinated by the local landscape charity, the Burrenbeo Trust, and is supported by local businesses and the community. More details www.burrenwinterage.com. 

News and Events
Resource Centre and World Heritage Site event

14th November 2013

Building on the success of last year’s Burren Resource Clinics, the Burren Community Charter is this year hosting a one off public event which will function as both a Burren resource clinic and an open discussion on the inclusion of the Burren on the tentative list for Unesco World Heritage Sites. More details >>>

World Heritage Site Discussion Resources

28th November 2013

Background documents on the World Heritage Site Discussion have now been uploaded. More to follow. More details >>>

Northern Ireland Landscape Charter Launched

20th March 2014

A Landscape Charter for Northern Ireland was recently launched by the Northen Ireland Environment Agency. View the charter here >>>

ChangeX Burren

March 2014

How happy and contented are you? Let us know! A survey is currently being conducted across the Burren to capture how we as a community measure wellbeing and also to evaluate how satisfied we are with life in the Burren. More info >>>

Burren Winterage Weekend

October 2016

The Burren Winterage Weekend is a community-led initiative that was borne out of the Burren Community Charter Process.  It is coordinated by the local landscape charity, the Burrenbeo Trust, and is supported by local businesses and the community. More details www.burrenwinterage.com. 

A vision for the Future

13th July 2017

The story of farming and the Burren spans almost 6,000 years and has contributed to an extraordinary legacy of ancient monuments, orchid-rich grasslands, superb food and a stunning landscape. But what’s the next chapter in the story and how would we like it to unfold? More info >>

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Wellbeing Grants Available

25th September 2017

Thanks to The Community Foundation for Ireland, grants totalling €6k are available for existing voluntary community groups and to those thinking of kick-starting new wellbeing projects in the Burren Region. More info >>

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Partners

 

The charter management partners are:

 

  • The Burrenbeo Trust

  • Burren Farming for Conservation Programme

  • Burren IFA

  • Burren Geopark

  • Galway County Council

  • Clare County Council

Burren Community Charter, c/o Burrenbeo Trust, Kinvara, Co. Galway

Photo © Brendan Dunford ​

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    The Burren is a truly unique place - presenting unique challenges and opportunities. The Burren Community Charter aims to allow the Burren community shape its own future, deciding for itself how best to address these challenges and opportunities.

    Register your support for the Burren Community Charter, email charter@burrenbeo.com to sign up either as an individual or organisation.