BnM

80 Years in Numbers: Land, Nature and Restoration

From managing 80,000 hectares of land to restoring peatlands and supporting the return of protected species, these numbers reflect the transformation of BnM lands over recent decades.

Today, that work continues, creating opportunities for climate action, biodiversity and renewable energy development across our landholding.

80 Years in Numbers: People, Places and Communities

From over 100,000 people over eight decades to building homes and communities across the Midlands, these numbers reflect the breadth of BnM’s role in supporting communities across Ireland.

That legacy continues through the communities we support and the partnerships we build today.

80 Years in Numbers: Shaping Ireland’s Early Infrastructure

From bog development and early power stations to building networks that supported Ireland’s growth, these numbers capture the scale of BnM’s early impact.

The foundations laid then continue to shape the progress we’re delivering today.

Ciorcal Comhrá BnM

Bhuail comhghleacaithe le chéile i suíomh neamhfhoirmiúil chun a gcuid Gaeilge a chleachtadh. Dúirt daoine áirithe cúpla focal agus ghlac daoine eile fós páirt i gcomhráite níos muiníní. Cuireadh fáilte roimh gach duine agus moladh do gach duine a bheith páirteach.

Trí úsáid a bhaint as bileoga a raibh stór focal scríofa orthu, neart comhráite agus uachtar reoite fiú, d’éirigh linn atmaisféar dearfach agus ionchuimsitheach a chruthú. 🍦

Mar chomhlacht leathstáit, táimid tiomanta do thacú leis an nGaeilge de réir Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, agus cabhraíonn tionscnaimh mar seo linn chun deis éasca (agus thaitneamhach) a chruthú do chomhghleacaithe chun a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid i rith an lae oibre.

Is cuid de na hiarrachtaí leanúnacha atá á ndéanamh againn tacú le nasc a chruthú idir foirne fad is atá ceiliúradh á dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge agus ar chultúr na hÉireann ar bhealach simplí, fiúntach í an Ciorcal Comhrá seo.

On the 21st of June 1946, Bord na Móna was established.

Since then, generations of people have shaped the organisation we are today, supporting communities and contributing to Ireland’s economic progress over the past 80 years.

Today, we are proud to be BnM, focused on developing a secure, renewable energy infrastructure that will support Ireland’s future growth and energy needs.

As we mark this milestone, we recognise the people, past and present, who continue to play a role in powering Ireland’s progress.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.

Through the Bruckana Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, investment continues to be made in the people, projects, and organisations that help local communities thrive.

This year, 15 local projects have received funding to strengthen community services, improve local facilities, and support initiatives that bring people together.

Congratulations to all the volunteers, committees, and community groups whose dedication continues to create a lasting positive impact across the area.

Celebrating the positive impact of the Mountlucas Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

Since 2014, the fund has supported local communities through its Community Benefit Fund, Educational Scholarship Scheme and Near Neighbour Initiatives. This year, 28 local organisations received funding to help enhance community life, improve local facilities, and support a wide range of local activities.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients for the valuable contribution they make to their communities.

Celebrating another successful year of the Cloncreen Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

This year, 22 community projects received support across areas including biodiversity, sustainability, education, recreation, heritage, and community services, while educational scholarships were awarded to local students pursuing further education and apprenticeships.

Congratulations to all organisations, volunteers, and scholarship recipients helping to create a lasting positive impact across local communities.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Derrinlough Wind Farm Educational Scholarship Scheme and the Fivealley Solar Meitheal Project, supported through the Derrinlough Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

By investing in education, skills development, and community-led initiatives, the fund continues to create lasting benefits for local communities and support the next generation of talent.

On Friday evening, community organisations, scholarship recipients, fund committee members, and project representatives came together to celebrate the positive local impact being delivered through BnM’s Community Benefit Funds, Community Gains Schemes and Educational Scholarship initiatives connected to renewable energy projects across Offaly, Kilkenny, and Tipperary.

The evening highlighted the scale of support being delivered through projects including Mountlucas, Bruckana, Cloncreen and Derrinlough Wind Farms, with over €700,000 in community funding represented on the night alone.

It was particularly encouraging to meet students and local groups whose projects, education and initiatives are being supported through these programmes, helping create long-term opportunities within local communities.

Thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting the event, and to the communities continuing to work alongside our renewable energy projects across the midlands.