Several 6ft scarecrows – dubbed ‘guardians of the grasslands’ – have appeared in multiple locations across Carlow town. They are watching over a selection of green spaces that the local authority is letting grow wild for the rest of the summer in a bid to promote its ‘urban pollinator’ foraging network. Shane Casey, Carlow Council’s biodiversity officer, said: “We’re always keen to bridge the disconnect between farmers and their non-farming neig…
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