This community owned and managed nature reserve is part of the greater Droim nDamh reserve which covers 85 ha of ancient woodland, planted native woodland, wetlands and meadows. The reserve is open for the public to enjoy. The meadows are spectacular examples of how the countryside once was, before the advent of herbicides and artificial fertilizers. Winter grazing is used to manage the fields which have a wide range of plant species including Yellow-rattle, lady’s-mantle and Devil’s-bit Scabious.
The meadows are part of a woodland, wetland and grassland mosaic of habitats, supporting large numbers of insects and amphibians. Indeed, in early summer, the meadows can appear to be alive with thousands of froglets, which are on their first foray onto land after emerging from the many ponds on the reserve. The Droim nDamh is a wonderful site to be enjoyed by wildlife and people. The meadows are open for the public to enjoy all year around, but spring and summer are best if you want to enjoy its feast of flowers.
