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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...
NPWS Unveils New e-Licence Customer Portal for Deer Hunting Licenses

NPWS Unveils New e-Licence Customer Portal for Deer Hunting Licenses

by ifacountryside | May 16, 2024 | Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management

The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has developed an innovative eLicence Customer Portal set to revolutionize how deer hunting licenses are processed. This move aims to streamline and expedite the application procedure, making it easier and faster for...
Back from Africa – Success for Irish Cuckoo Tracking Project as Cuach KP lands in Killarney National Park

Back from Africa – Success for Irish Cuckoo Tracking Project as Cuach KP lands in Killarney National Park

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...
Report on Recent Engagement with NPWS and the Imperative of Derogation Record-Keeping

Report on Recent Engagement with NPWS and the Imperative of Derogation Record-Keeping

by Barbara Killeen | Apr 9, 2024 | Biodiversity, Conservation, NPWS, Open Seasons, Vermin Control, wildlife management

Recently, representatives from IFA and IFA Countryside met with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at their headquarters.  Our discussion focused primarily on the  Return form associated with the Article 9 Derogations under the EU Birds...
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