by Barbara Killeen | Aug 14, 2025 | Biodiversity, Nature, NPWS, wildlife management
Asian Hornet (also known as the Yellow-legged Hornet) poses a significant threat to Ireland’s biodiversity. New taskforce convened to co-ordinate response to a confirmed individual sighting reported by a member of the public Public asked to report suspected sightings...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 12, 2025 | countryside, Grants, Heritage, Rural Development
Grants of up to €5,000 available to cover expert conservation advice Scheme aimed at those availing of or considering the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has today opened applications...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary T.D., has today launched an online survey giving the public an opportunity to have their say on the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The survey is the...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 27, 2025 | Biodiversity, Nature, NPWS, wildlife management
Minister O’Sullivan calls on the public to protect our birds as nesting season approaches Nesting Season (March 1st to August 31st) is a critical time for birds and wildlife as they prepare to breed Hedgerows provide both food and shelter for our birds and...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 19, 2025 | countryside
The Irish countryside is calling once again as IFA Countryside proudly launches its annual photography competition, “Nature Through the Lens 2025”. This highly anticipated competition invites photographers of all skill levels to capture the breathtaking...
