Irish Architecture Foundation and 12th Field are delighted to present Bog Bothy, a collection of new work, built outcomes and ambitious proposals toward a new peatlands architecture.   Following over 2 years of work, the launch in Clara, Co. Offaly, on the occasion of the Bog Trotters Festival from June 20th - June 22nd, will present a new bothy shelter, an exhibition of photographs and drawings, work by a resident artist, and a public programme of national and local conversations on our evolving relationship with Ireland’s peatlands through the lens of architecture and placemaking. The bothy structure has been co-created with communities in Offaly, Louth and Meath and designed by architects Evelyn D’Arcy and David Jameson of 12th Field. With Clara being the first stop, Bog Bothy will tour to Girley Bog, Co. Meath in August. Tickets for Clara events are now available. Admission is free, booking is essential. What to expect:

Bothy: A purpose-built shelter and gathering space for deep engagement with the bog that builds on the design language of Ireland’s peatlands. 

Events Programme: Peatlands panel talks, walks, workshops, and performances across climate action, architecture, and future heritage 

Exhibition: A curated exploration of labour, trace, and climate in the boglands - exploring the bog as both a historical archive and a future landscape, including photographs by Shane Hynan.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.