by Barbara Killeen | May 2, 2024 | Conservation, countryside, NPWS, wildlife management
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed that Cuach KP, one of the first Irish Cuckoos to be tagged as part of a Cuckoo Tracking Project, has landed home in Killarney National Park after a winter spent in the rainforests of the Congo Basin in...
by ifacountryside | Apr 3, 2024 | countryside, Insurance, Member Benefits
IFA Countryside is delighted to announce a significant enhancement to its membership benefits: an increase in Personal Legal Liability cover to €6.5 million, underwritten by our trusted partner, FBD Insurance. This significant increase affirms IFA Countryside’s...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 22, 2024 | Conservation, countryside, Nature, NPWS
New NPWS livestream from two Chough nests in Cork to launch today, March 12th. Members of the public encouraged to tune in and watch Chough pairs as they go about building their nests and rearing their chicks. Project is an NPWS conservation measure which aims to...
by ifacountryside | Mar 5, 2024 | Access, countryside, Dogs, Rural Development
Former Deputy Garda Commissioner John Twomey to take up role Group to make recommendations on strengthening dog control policy Broad range of interest groups represented, including farming and welfare organisations Minister asks Stakeholder Group to consider issue of...
by newcountryside | Feb 27, 2024 | Biodiversity, countryside, Environment, NPWS, wildlife management
Vegetation, such as hedgerows and scrub, provides a home and a vital habitat for birds and wildlife, especially during breeding and nesting season. Legislation prohibits damage to vegetation from March 1st to August 31st, with limited exemptions. National Parks...
by Barbara Killeen | Dec 7, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside
Highest number of young Curlew fledged into the wild since 2017. Thirty-eight breeding pairs confirmed in the nine geographical areas of the programme – an increase of twelve on 2022. Conservation efforts within the CCP areas are having a positive impact on the...
