Old Irish Goats

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Rural Life

Research identifies 3,000-year genetic heritage of old Irish goat

Research led by UCD has established a genetic link between the old Irish goat breed and goats inhabiting Ireland 3,000 years ago.

Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing

Environment

about 1 year ago

Pilot project to use Old Irish Goats for conservation grazing

Old Irish Goats are to be used in a proposed pilot project to control invasive plant species on designated sites in Clare and Galway.

Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted

There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, as the rare breed continues to be hunted for sport