A significant milestone has been reached with the re-introduction of White-Tailed (Sea) Eagles to Ireland this month, as twenty one chicks were released into the wild. There was a peaceful, easy feeling among staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at...
Minister Humphreys publishes 2020 Annual Report from Department of Rural and Community Development
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday, 11 July) published the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Annual Report for 2020. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the wide range of policies,...
Imprisonment and fines following convictions for illegal netting of salmon on River Barrow
A man received a sentence of five months’ imprisonment, a €2000 fine and ordered to pay €1245 in court costs, following a prosecution taken by Inland Fisheries Ireland at Kilkenny District Court on Monday, 12th July 2021. Also in Kilkenny District Court on the same...
Endangered toads receive timely boost
500 Natterjack toadlets reared in Fota Wildlife Park released into wild Endangered species with numbers as little as 10,000 Joint NPWS – Fota Wildlife Park project producing results The endangered Natterjack toad received a timely boost this week with the release of...
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