As part of National Biodiversity Week 2026, Shannon Town Community Wetlands hosted Shannon Engine Support (SES) of Shannon who cleared 100 willows.

They joined us at 1:30 pm on Thurs the 20th May 2026 and after a quick safety talk from Ruairí Ó Conchúir from LAWPRO they grabbed some loppers and got started.

They did a wonderful job pulling and digging out the young willows which were encroaching on our ponds.

Their energy, enthuasism and teamwork was a joy.

Now we have 100 willows we are going to make them into a structure over our log circles.

Well that’s the plan. It will take years. Watch this space!

Thank-you so much SES.