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€3m announced for local nature projects

Environment

5 days ago

€3m announced for local nature projects

Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan has announced €3 million in funding under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund 2026.

New workbook 'celebrates the wildlife we have on our doorstep'

Rural Life

9 days ago

New workbook 'celebrates the wildlife we have on our doorstep'

The new Longford Woodlands Wildlife Workbook is the second in a county series, following the successful Longford Boglands Wildlife Workbook.

Yoga festival set for 'natural window' in farming calendar

Rural Life

16 days ago

Yoga festival set for 'natural window' in farming calendar

A large field on a working farm is the setting for a yoga festival that will take place in Moynalty, Co. Meath, later this month.

New radar technology aims to track key pollinators

Environment

19 days ago

New radar technology aims to track key pollinators

A new radar-based technique could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts for key pollinators.

New stamps aim to encourage protection of nature

Environment

20 days ago

New stamps aim to encourage protection of nature

An Post has issued two new ‘Protect Nature’ stamps developed in conjunction with Ireland’s National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Interim chair appointed to nature conservation council

Minister Andrew Muir appointed Sara McCracken to serve as interim chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).

Interim chair appointed to nature conservation council

Rural Life

2 months ago

Mount Congreve Gardens to bring families closer to nature this Easter

Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford is celebrating Easter with a programme of nature-led experiences set across its 70ac. of gardens.

Mount Congreve Gardens to bring families closer to nature this Easter

Environment

3 months ago

Pippa Hackett: 'Agriculture needs direction, not distractions'

Former Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett, has said that agriculture "needs direction, not distractions".

Pippa Hackett: 'Agriculture needs direction, not distractions'

Rural Life

4 months ago

Primary schools invited to take part in nature photo competition

Primary schools nationwide are invited to take part in a nature photography competition.

Primary schools invited to take part in nature photo competition

Environment

4 months ago

All-Ireland survey to track squirrels and pine martens

Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey .

All-Ireland survey to track squirrels and pine martens

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy for Northern Ireland.

Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

Environment

5 months ago

Closing date approaching for Hare's Corner applications

Landowners, schools and community groups are being reminded that the deadline for applications for The Hares's Corner is fast approaching.

Closing date approaching for Hare's Corner applications

Environment

5 months ago

Farmers record close to 23,000 moths in monitoring scheme

Farmers have recorded almost 23,000 moths in the first year of a monitoring programme run by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

Farmers record close to 23,000 moths in monitoring scheme

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

Minister for Environment Andrew Muir has reappointed three members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

Rural Life

7 months ago

From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Artist Jassy Crowley-Long was reared on the outskirts of Cork surrounded by fields, animals and a way of life that was close to nature

From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Environment

8 months ago

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed an...

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Environment

8 months ago

€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

Over €20 million in funding will be provided over the next four years to tackle decline in priority species and habitats in cross-border areas

€20 million allocated to cross-border habitat preservation project

Environment

8 months ago

Irish water quality 'static' with persistent pressures from agriculture - report

Water quality in Ireland has remained static "with persistent pressures primarily from agriculture" a new report shows.

Irish water quality 'static' with persistent pressures from agriculture - report

Agri-Business

8 months ago

State buys 98.5ac of 'high nature value' land at White’s Marsh

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan confirmed the purchase of 98.5ac at White’s Marsh, Co. Cork.

State buys 98.5ac of 'high nature value' land at White’s Marsh

Environment

9 months ago

Coillte: 134,000ha 'now prioritised' for nature management

Coillte confirms that 134,000 hectares of land have been identified to be managed primarily for biodiversity across Ireland.

Coillte: 134,000ha 'now prioritised' for nature management

Environment

9 months ago

Barn owls breed successfully on Down farm for third year running

A family in Co. Down has recorded barn owls breeding successfully on their farm for the third year in a row.

Barn owls breed successfully on Down farm for third year running

Rural Life

9 months ago

Farm materials put to alternative use in highlighting nature

Gary Rowley has been showcasing nature and biodiversity for the last four years through making animal sculptures from chicken wire.

Farm materials put to alternative use in highlighting nature

Rural Life

9 months ago

Have you spotted any rare birds this summer?

Members of the public are being asked to report any sightings of rare, scarce or non-native bird species over the summer.

Have you spotted any rare birds this summer?

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