Raheenmore Bog
- Country:Ireland
- Site number:417
- Area:162 ha
- Designation date:06-12-1988
- Coordinates:53°20'N 07°21'W
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Overview
Raheenmore Bog. 06/12/88; Offaly; 162 ha; 53°20'N 007°21'W. Biogenetic Reserve; Nature Reserve. This classic example of a Midland raised bog developed in a small basin on the catchment divide between two major river systems. The peat, 15m in places, makes it the deepest known raised bog in Ireland. Vegetation is typical, with a good cover of Sphagnum mosses, but the formerly extensive hummock and hollow system is reduced due to conversion to agricultural land. Ramsar site no. 417.
Administrative region:
Offaly
- National legal designation:
- nature reserve
- Last publication date:06-12-1988