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Conservation works under way on Black Islands of Lough Ree
Rachel Donovan
Lough Ree is Ireland's number one hotspot for breeding waterbirds, such as the curlew, lapwing, redshank and oystercatcher.
10 November 2024 News
State spends €12m on NPWS land acquisitions
The National Parks and Wildlife Service snapped up over 3,000ac of land last year, with more land deals in the works.
6 November 2024 News
Deer overpopulation a ‘danger’ in west Cork
The issue was raised in a motion by Independent Councillor Finbarr Harrington at a meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork Municipal District.
Applications open for €600k peatlands engagement scheme
The scheme was launched by Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, with up to €600,000 in funding available for community-led projects.
5 November 2024 Climate and environment
State to buy 50ac island on Lough Ree for birds
Minister of State for nature Malcolm Noonan announces plans to purchase island on Lough Ree for strategic management of breeding waders.
1 November 2024 Climate and environment
State to buy 165ac in Kilkenny
Minister of State for nature Malcolm Noonan announced that the State will purchase just under 165ac land within and adjacent to the Cullahill Mountain SAC.
14 October 2024 News
€12m wetland restoration fund opens to expressions of interest
The funding is open to wetland restoration projects in the midlands which successfully express interest.
27 September 2024 Climate and environment
Slieve Bloom first nature project under new Coillte-NPWS collaboration
The new agreement between the NPWS and Coillte aims to have greater collaboration in the delivery of biodiversity and nature projects.
18 September 2024 Forestry
Drones out to monitor illegal burning
The NPWS is increasing its checks for illegal burning, with drones being used among other aerial methods.
31 August 2024 News
Area managed for corncrakes reaches 25-year high
Although it is a secretive farmland bird, their distinctive call is a feature in some parts of the north and west coasts of Ireland, but was once widespread across the countryside.
20 August 2024 News
One in five NPWS farm plan participants to receive inspection
Some 10% of participants will receive a scheme audit each year for two years, according to tender documents posted by the Department of Housing.
19 August 2024 Climate and environment
Free events planned at national parks to celebrate heritage week
Some stand-out events include walking trails, demonstrations and educational activities from sheep shearing of Claddagh heritage breeds in Connemara or boxty making on the bothy trail.
16 August 2024 News