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Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season

Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season

by ifacountryside | Oct 10, 2024 | countryside, Deer, Deer Hunting

It is autumn and, in our forests, and across our mountains, tensions are rising as the rutting or deer breeding season gets under way, the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to reproduce. From late September until early November the clash of antlers...
Government calls on the public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s Wildlife Legislation

Government calls on the public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s Wildlife Legislation

by ifacountryside | Aug 15, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management

Public Consultation on Wildlife Legislation open from 27 June to 13 September 2024  Upcoming review will include Wildlife Act, European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and associated regulations Consultation is the first step in a wide...
Minister Noonan Launches New E-Licensing System

Minister Noonan Launches New E-Licensing System

by ifacountryside | Jun 5, 2024 | Deer, Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management

First phase of online portal involves processing deer hunting applications for 2024/2025, with more applications to be added over time New system offers significant benefits to users, including greater efficiency and flexibility Development is part of organisational...
Excitement in Killarney following first breeding the Great Spotted Woodpecker 

Excitement in Killarney following first breeding the Great Spotted Woodpecker 

by ifacountryside | Jun 5, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Nature, NPWS, wildlife management

In recent weeks, staff and visitors at Killarney National Park have been entertained by the iconic sound of unexpected visitors – the Great Spotted Woodpecker. A breeding pair was confirmed for the first time to have produced a small number of chicks in the Park. The...
Minister Noonan announces upcoming review of wildlife legislation

Minister Noonan announces upcoming review of wildlife legislation

by ifacountryside | May 21, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management

Extensive Public Consultation on the review of legislation to open in mid-June Review will update legislation to ensure that it protects nature and biodiversity loss Announcement is made during National Biodiversity Week, a ten day celebration of nature and...
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