The Pearl Mussel Project were delighted to host the official launch of the Pearl Mussel Programme today in Ardgroom, County Cork.
The official launch got under way at a gloriously sunny Glenbeg Lake, Ardgroom, with speeches from Minister Michael Creed TD (Minister for Agriculture), Michael Davoren (Burren Programme Farmer, 2018 Paddy Fitzgerald Award Winner), Patrick Crushell (Pearl Mussel Project Manager) and local pilot farmer Sean Sullivan. Following the official presentations in a marquee at Glenbeg Lough, shuttle buses ferried the 90 participants back to Ardgroom, where refreshments were served in the Village Inn.
A special exhibition of artwork focusing on freshwater pearl mussel, prepared by students from Eyeries National School were on display at the launch.
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