Montiaghs Moss

This largely cutover lowland raised bog within the Lough Neagh Basin consisting of an intricate mosaic of peat ramparts, trenches, pools, drains, interspersed with small hay fields, Alder and Willow carr and tall hedgerows. The diversity of habitats support a wide range of plant and animal communities associated with both acid bog conditions and rich fen and swamp. Montiaghs Moss is particularly important as a site for rare plants. Of particular note, the drains, pools and old peat cuttings support a number of rare species including Irish Lady's-tresses , Frogbit; and Cowbane . 

The area is also one of the most important in Northern Ireland for wetland invertebrates being the richest known site for both aquatic Coleoptera and Aquatic Hetreoptera. In addition, the dragonfly population is one of the most diverse in the country and is one of the best sites for the rare Irish Damselfly. The site also supports a rich terrestrial insect fauna, especially moths and butterflies.

No public access, although some of the ASSI is owned by the Environment And Heritage Service. For Access contact the warden on 028 3832 2398