Some environmental organisations and scientists have pointed out that the large-scale removal of peat from bogs in Britain, Ireland and Finland is destroying wildlife habitats. Bord na Móna’s peat briquettes have a long burn time and a high heat output, and of course will create that homely feeling you can only get with the scent of burning real Irish peat.

Peat has traditionally been used to heat rural properties where it keeps providing heat long into the night. Although these are not a replacement they are much better for long burning as you lay them on a thin bed of hot ashes and just let them go. They are made from peat which is milled, dried and then pressed under high pressure to make a solid rectangular briquette. Our peat briquettes are perfect for creating that homely feeling you can only get with the scent of burning real Irish peat. The unique selling point for peat briquettes in comparison to other solid fuels is the completely unique scent which is only found in genuine Irish peat.The Bord na Mona briquettes need to be kept under shelter as they will disintegrate if left exposed. Because of the challenging ecological conditions of peat wetlands, they are home to many rare and specialised organisms that are found nowhere else. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Made from 100% natural products, they are just as suitable for open fires as for stoves, and are easy to light. Should I ask Air Lingus if I'm authorised to take some with me in the plane, or are you sure it's not allowed ?

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . In actual fact because they burn so easily, they can be a great way to light fires even if you only intend on using one to get the fire started and then proceed with another type of fuel. This vehicle is usually able to travel wherever your rubbish collectors do when they make their rounds.From there the only additional step in the process is to compress them into briquette shapes usable for your home stove or fire. Ah yes, good point, I cud av swor I heard summat about a "summer solstice" soon, mustav been in my dream time ! The briquettes are highly compressed and rock hard not soft, even if you soak them they dont go back to being like normal peat.