skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Bog Myrtle, Also Known As Sweet Gale, Bog Sally, Candle Berry
Found North Europe, West Europe, Parts Of North America
Grows Bog, Marsh, Wet Mountain Terrain
Catkins Generally Collected In Spring
Leaves Generally Collected In Summer
Midge/Flea Repellent - Crush leaves and rub on skin
Candle Wax - Boil fruit, known as drupe. Not commercially viable
Beer Flavoring - Known as gruit, replaced by hops. Used up to 16th century. Reputation for causing headaches
Vikings used to drink an alcoholic brew made from sweet gale, which they believed gave them extra strength and battle madness
Astringent Herb - Stems Bleeding/Discharge
Antiseptic Herb - Slows/Stops Infections
Diuretic Herb - Increases Passing Of Urine
Used To Treat Wounds, Acne, Skin Problems, Digestion Problems
Dried Bark Used To Treat Intestinal Worms
Make Tea From Fresh Or Dried Leaves
Flavor Soup/Stew/Meat From Fruit Or Leaves. Use small amounts
Used To Dye Wool Yellow
Used In Scottish Wedding Bouquets
Abortifacient Herb - Potential to cause abortion. Not to be used if pregnant
Considered a blessed plant in Irish folklore. In Mayo ash from bog myrtle was used on Ash Wednesday
Another Irish legend has it once being a large tree, but its wood was used to make the crucifixion cross. The tree was then cursed, becoming small and stunted.
Empty bottles of sloe gin, full of juicy gin-soaked sloes
Dark chocolate melting in a pan of hot water
Lemon ready to grate onto chocolate
Baking tray lined with greaseproof paper
Empty the sloes plus any juice/gin left in bottles into baking tray. Then add the melted chocolate
Grate lemon rind, then place in freezer once cooled. Best eaten within two weeks!
See More Resources Here
Seven Useful Kayaking Techniques:
1. Lean Forward / Knees Apart / Feet Braced
2. Hands On Paddle Shoulder-Width Apart
3. For Power Have Paddle Vertical & Blade Deep
4. For Steering Have Paddle Horizontal & Blade As Wide As Possible
5. Place Blade As Far Forward As Possible Each Stroke
6. Push Or Follow-Through Top Arm When Paddling Forward
7. Push Correct Foot On Foot Brace When Paddling Forward
See More Resources Here
Summer has returned! Kayaking conditions are superb and work has never felt less like work!
These photos are from a dawn sunrise kayak tour on the Lakes of Killarney...
Dawn/Sunrise Kayaking On The Lakes Of Killarney...
Breathtaking conditions.
Notice the mist steaming up off the water.
Over the coming days weather conditions are looking very good and we have some awesome guided kayaking tours happening on the Lakes of Killarney and through Killarney National Park.
Choose from our half-day kayak trip through the Killarney Lakes; our full-day kayak trip deep into the heart of Killarney National Park; or our spectacular sunset kayaking across Lough Lein...
Please Click Here To Book
We plan to run a one-day Bushcraft Cooking Course this Sat 16th and
also Sat 23rd July, in the wilds of Kerry.
No experience required.
Price
€95pp including gear and food.
Learn to cook fish in moss; bake potatoes in clay; use hot stones for frying...
Click Here To Read A Sunday Times Article
Click Here To Contact Us
Build a tripod, with three horizontal lats near the base, which will form the floor foundation.
Securely tie the tripod top.
Square lash the horizontal lats.
Fix a 'green' pot hook into the tripod. Make sure it is secure but will also swing out the way of the flames when not in use.
Partially completed floor of wet timber ideally.
Fully completed floor of wet timber ideally.
Several inches of soil with a slight central depression. Aim to have the soil base double the size of the fire base.
The beginning of a fire lay, as per normal.
Fire under way, with pot hook out of the way when not in use.
Sundew: amazing little carnivorous mountain and bogland plant, living partly from insects it captures and devours.
Protected plant so no picking! Can be used for asthma, coughs, lung infections and stomach ulcers.
Kills insects in about 15 mins and can live to 50 years.
We have some decent, but slightly mouse chewed wetsuits to give away if anyone would like one! Pop an email please to info@outdoorsireland.com. Sizes adult large and extra large.
Freshly caught mackerel cooked in tinfoil for 20/25 mins. Add a decent handful of nettle leaves and a decent handful of wood sorrell; plus butter and slice of lemon. Delicious!
Posts
