Environment
Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan has announced €3 million in funding under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund 2026.
The efforts of farmers to conserve and protect pollinators across the island of Ireland has been recognised in a new booklet.
A new approach to tackling invasive species in Ireland has been announced today by Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan.
Ireland’s nature and wildlife will take centre stage from May 15-24 with hundreds of events for National Biodiversity Week.
A new radar-based technique could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts for key pollinators.
173,873 records were submitted to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal last year, according to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
A new research paper published today (Tuesday, April 28) claims to identify "the most pressing unanswered questions" on peatlands.
Burrenbeo Trust’s annual celebration of the Burren's unique biodiversity returns this May with a varied programme of events taking place.
Over €200,000 was invested in biodiversity projects on 80 farms across 21 counties in 2025 through the ReFarm organisation.
Farmers and members of the public are being reminded that the closed period for hedge cutting comes into force from today (Sunday, March 1).
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is seeking a manager to oversee the next phase of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Programme.
N.Ireland
DAERA is seeking to appoint a chair and up to 18 members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
Almost 80% of 194 actions in the current National Biodiversity Action Plan are on track or complete, according to a new progress report.
Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey .
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy for Northern Ireland.
Landowners, schools and community groups are being reminded that the deadline for applications for The Hares's Corner is fast approaching.
Farmers have recorded almost 23,000 moths in the first year of a monitoring programme run by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
The process is currently underway of developing Ireland's National Restoration Plan ahead of a September 2026 deadline.
The Hare's Corner biodiversity project will open for applications in January. The Hare’s...
Early signs of recovery are evident in areas where focused conservation efforts have been made a new report shows.
A €3 million funding scheme which is primarily designed to help local authorities deliver on 'biodiversity' projects is set to open today.
Dairy
The West Kerry Dairy Farmers (WKDF) Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) has published a "learning brief" outlining its journey since 2020.
Rural Life
A new €20,00 sustainability partnership has been announced between the Hare's Corner, a community-led initiative run by the Burrenbeo Trust to support landowners and communities in Galway implementing practical climate adaptation and biodiversity measures, and Intact Insurance Ireland.
