by Barbara Killeen | Oct 23, 2025 | countryside, NPWS, Sustainability, wildlife management
IFA Countryside is encouraging all members to complete and submit their 2025 Wild Bird Declaration returns to the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) by 31 January 2026. At the start of 2024, the NPWS introduced a system for the voluntary reporting of...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 30, 2025 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management
IFA Countryside, together with ABGN Gun Club, hosted a visit by Minister of State for Nature and Heritage Christopher O’Sullivan to the Kildanogue Wildfowl Sanctuary in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary this week to highlight the vital role that local game and conservation...
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 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | countryside, Deer, Deer Hunting, DEER STALKING, HCAP, NPWS, Open Seasons, Training, wildlife management
Attention all deer stalking enthusiasts! Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge in deer stalking and gain recognized certification in the process? Look no further! Our upcoming HCAP Training Workshop is precisely what you need to elevate your hunting...
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...
