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10 years of Inishowen Rivers Trust

On 8th April 2014 a meeting was held in Moville, Co. Donegal, at Moville Celtic Clubhouse, to learn more about what Rivers Trusts are and to investigate, as a community, if forming a trust for the Bredagh River would be in the interests of the community – and the river! The meeting was jointly organised by the Celebrate Water and Moville Tidy Towns. Mark Horton, the Rivers Trust Development Officer for Northern Ireland and Manager Ballinderry Rivers Trust in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, was invited along as Guest Speaker to explain about the work of The Rivers Trust and Rivers Trusts across Great Britain and Ireland. Over 35 people came along to hear the talks from all over Inishowen - Buncrana, Clonmany, Culdaff, Quigley's Point, Greencastle and many locals from Moville. The talks were followed by a workshop designed to encourage thought and discussion around our Vision for the future of the Bredagh River and a Rivers Trust; and then to investigate further what needs to happen next and who needs to be involved. We have come a long way since then, with many more adventures to come. Thanks to our funders, our volunteers and donors and to everyone who has contributed to Inishowen Rivers Trust in any way. Have a look at the video to see what we have been up to this last 10 years
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River Safety Training with the Inishowen Rivers Trust

Volunteer River Safety Training - How to prepare for working near water and what to do if something goes wrong. This video has been produced by the Inishowen Rivers Trust for volunteers who are monitoring and sampling on the rivers in Inishowen. Preparation is the key to avoiding incidents. This video provides advice on the right type of PPE to wear, how to get ready, who to notify and basic health and safety. If something does go wrong this video shows you rescue techniques. Filmed as part of the Inishowen River Guardians Training Programme 2021 and filmed by Simon Barr, Liquid Media. Many thanks to Ronan Lenihan from Mountain Training Ireland. This video is not intended as a replacement for full and certified training and is supplied as a brief overview of aspects to consider. The training shown in the video is Rescue 3 International - Safe Working in Water. Funded by Rethink Ireland under their Innovate Together Award 2020, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund, and corporate partners including the Z Zurich Foundation, Oakfield Trust, Medtronic and Twitter.
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Long Glen River Project – Kinnagoe Bay

The Long Glen River rises in the peatlands above Kinnagoe Bay in North Donegal before it winds it way down through a steep sided valley bordered in ancient hazel woodland before it enters the sea at Kinnagoe Bay. The area is known as Meenletterbale and has a rich and fascinating history from pre-Christian settlements to the sinking of the Spainish Armada vessel La Trinidad Valencera in 1588 and the ways in which the local used the productive hazel woodland. This video was created by the residents of Kinnagoe Bay and Meenletterbale in Co. Donegal, Ireland to raise awareness of the wonderful natural and built heritage in the area. The project has been kindly funded by the Local Authority Waters Programme and supported by the Inishowen Rivers Trust. Music: "Where the Heart is" by Alsever Lake Licensed by Soundstripe WNLGLMX3QIJI7KN5
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How to make a brash bundle

Part 4 in a series of short vides explaining What is Brash?, why we gather it and its benefits to river restoration. This video details how to make brash bundles which will be used in river revetments.
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What effect can a brash revetment have on the river?

Part 3 in a series of short vides explaining What is Brash?, why we gather it and its benefits to river restoration. This video details the benefits of installing a river revetment.
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What is a River Revetment?

Part 2 in a series of short vides explaining What is Brash?, why we gather it and its benefits to river restoration. This video explains what a river revetment is.
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What is Brash

Part 1 in a series of short vides explaining What is Brash?, why we gather it and its benefits to river restoration.
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What is Brash and how it is used in river restoration.

This video explains how to make brash bundles, why we gather them and the positive effect it has on the river.
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Mill River Conservation Group and Inishowen Rivers Trust building a river revetment.

A short time lapse video of a river revetment being made at the Mill River, with the Mill River Conservation Group and Inishowen Rivers Trust.
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