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'Very disappointing' - Taoiseach shocked to hear of apparent poisoning of young eagles

Senior politicians have expressed shock at the poisoning of two young white-tailed eagles in Northern Ireland. Both eagles were found dead on a hill farm in the Glenhead Road area of Ballymena, Co Antrin on May 15, with the cause of death confirmed ...

07 Jul 2023 at 17:09

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Helicopters and drones being used in aerial monitoring as fire threat warning is issued

Aerial monitoring with helicopters and drones are being used to ramp up fire patrols around the country, with a warning issued over the threat of fires in public places during this spell of dry and sunny weather. The National Parks and Wildlife ...

30 May 2023 at 09:28

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Kilkenny TD confirms reintroduction of bird of prey which became extinct in Ireland

A bird of prey which became extinct in Ireland 150 years ago is to be reintroduced to the country this summer, it has been confirmed. Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD today announced that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is ...

23 May 2023 at 12:58

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Irish Corncrake numbers are increasing again

At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase on the 188 birds recorded in 2021 according to the National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government ...

14 Sept 2022 at 17:00

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Bird of prey which became extinct in Ireland to be reintroduced this summer

23 May 2023 at 12:17

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POISONED - Rare birds of prey killed in south Kilkenny

A pair or rare and legally protected birds have been intentionally poisoned at their nesting place in South Kilkenny. Large amounts of the poison carbofuran was ingested by them near their nests at the Slate Quarries, close to the ...

02 Jul 2018 at 16:52

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Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The regulation ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

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Protection area could mean brighter future for puffins on Saltee Islands

A new special protection area (SPA) for seabirds off the coast of Co Wexford could help to safeguard the puffin population on the uninhabited Saltee Islands, experts have said. It is believed that the number of puffins ...

28 Jul 2024 at 13:09

National News

APPEAL: Investigation underway after 'endangered' White-tailed Eagle is shot

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has launched an investigation and is appealing to members of the public for information after a White-tailed Eagle was shot and killed just before Christmas. The two-year ...

14 Jan 2025 at 13:23

National News

Efforts by farmers to save endangered Irish bird praised

The role of farmers in helping the numbers of a rare and endangered Irish bird increase has been praised. At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase on ...

14 Sept 2022 at 12:52

Northern Ireland

Vigilance urged after sighting of rare Asian hornet in Cork

The public has been urged to be vigilant after the sighting of a type of hornet which is extremely rare in Ireland. An Asian hornet was spotted in the Cork area last week. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency ...

18 Aug 2025 at 15:26

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Ireland’s battle with invasive species intensifies as ‘Asian Hornet’ adds a new layer of concern

Ireland’s fragile ecosystems are facing mounting pressure as invasive species tighten their grip across the country. From mink and grey squirrels to Japanese knotweed and giant rhubarb, the list of invaders is ...

23 Sept 2025 at 13:37

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