Student film celebrates Ireland’s thriving grasslands
A short film by local students highlighting the vital role of grasslands in supporting wildlife has been nationally recognised. Produced in Louth, the project shines a spotlight on nature’s resilience when green spaces are allowed to flourish naturally.
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Meadow Magic, a captivating short film created by students from Mullaghbuoy National School and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT), has been honoured by being shortlisted in the Nature Media Award category at the 2026 Working with Nature Awards.
The awards ceremony, held on 23 July at the historic Powerscourt Estate, brought together Ireland’s leading conservationists, educators, filmmakers, and community advocates to celebrate exceptional contributions to nature restoration and biodiversity education. Meadow Magic beautifully showcases Ireland’s grasslands and their essential role in sustaining pollinators and diverse wildlife, urging communities to let parts of their gardens and green spaces grow wild to foster natural habitats.
The project was co-written by Aoibhéann McCann and Paddy C. Courtney, with funding support from Louth County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Local Authority Biodiversity Action Fund. Additional assistance came from Athrach, DKIT, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, and Ceangal. Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr Dolores Minogue, praised the young creators for inspiring environmental stewardship. Helen Hanratty, Louth’s Biodiversity Officer, highlighted ongoing local initiatives, including partnerships with the Burrenbeo Trust’s Hare's Corner project, which fosters mini-woodlands, heritage orchards, and wildlife hedgerows across the county. Meadow Magic is now accessible on Louth County Council’s YouTube channel, continuing to educate and encourage nature-friendly practices throughout the region.
The awards ceremony, held on 23 July at the historic Powerscourt Estate, brought together Ireland’s leading conservationists, educators, filmmakers, and community advocates to celebrate exceptional contributions to nature restoration and biodiversity education. Meadow Magic beautifully showcases Ireland’s grasslands and their essential role in sustaining pollinators and diverse wildlife, urging communities to let parts of their gardens and green spaces grow wild to foster natural habitats.
The project was co-written by Aoibhéann McCann and Paddy C. Courtney, with funding support from Louth County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s Local Authority Biodiversity Action Fund. Additional assistance came from Athrach, DKIT, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, and Ceangal. Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr Dolores Minogue, praised the young creators for inspiring environmental stewardship. Helen Hanratty, Louth’s Biodiversity Officer, highlighted ongoing local initiatives, including partnerships with the Burrenbeo Trust’s Hare's Corner project, which fosters mini-woodlands, heritage orchards, and wildlife hedgerows across the county. Meadow Magic is now accessible on Louth County Council’s YouTube channel, continuing to educate and encourage nature-friendly practices throughout the region.
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