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Wildlife

NI farmers urged to take part in TB wildlife consultation

N.Ireland

24 days ago

NI farmers urged to take part in TB wildlife consultation

DUP agriculture spokesperson Carla Lockhart welcomed a consultation on wildlife intervention to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

N.Ireland

25 days ago

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir launched a public consultation on wildlife intervention options to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures

N.Ireland

2 months ago

HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures

The HSENI announced it is starting new inspections on stricter pest control measures aimed at protecting wildlife.

Almost 174,000 records submitted to citizen science portal in 2025

Environment

3 months ago

Almost 174,000 records submitted to citizen science portal in 2025

173,873 records were submitted to Ireland’s Citizen Science Portal last year, according to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

Cross-party Seanad group pushes for wildlife support scheme

Agri Politics

3 months ago

Cross-party Seanad group pushes for wildlife support scheme

This Wednesday (April 29), a cross party group will introduce a bill to the Seanad that would bring better protections for Irish wildlife.

Environment

4 months ago

Vigilance in protecting nature urged over Easter

As Easter approaches, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan has called for vigilance in protecting nature.

Vigilance in protecting nature urged over Easter

Environment

6 months ago

Wildlife legislation review underway with farmer proposals being considered

The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is working to review and update wildlife legislation.

Wildlife legislation review underway with farmer proposals being considered

N.Ireland

7 months ago

PSNI and NI raptor group part of Wildlife Crime Operation of the Year winners

PSNI Officer Emma Meredith and Dr. Eimear Rooney were part of a team who won for Wildlife Crime Operation of the Year 2025.

PSNI and NI raptor group part of Wildlife Crime Operation of the Year winners

Rural Life

11 months ago

Take a walk on the wild side with wildlife mini-kits from local libraries

Cork County Council has launched a new initiative through local branch libraries to provide wildlife mini-kits to people

Take a walk on the wild side with wildlife mini-kits from local libraries

Rural Life

11 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

N.Ireland

1 year ago

CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a...

CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period

Rural Life

1 year ago

Gardaí investigating after dead fox hung on overhead line

Gardaí are investigating after receiving a report of animal cruelty in which a dead fox was allegedly hung on overhead electrical wire.

Gardaí investigating after dead fox hung on overhead line

Environment

1 year ago

Peatland rewetting project to boost biodiversity on Clare farm

A project involving rewetting sections of a blanket bog near Mullagh in west Clare is aiming to boost biodiversity in the area.

Peatland rewetting project to boost biodiversity on Clare farm

Environment

2 years ago

NPWS invested €50m in last 18 months in 'nature protection and restoration'

The NPWS has invested more than €50 million in "nature protection and restoration projects" over the past 18 months.

NPWS invested €50m in last 18 months in 'nature protection and restoration'

Environment

2 years ago

Public views being sought on wildlife legislation

Minister Malcolm Noonan has launched a public consultation aimed at overhauling Ireland's wildlife legislation.

Public views being sought on wildlife legislation

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls

A Co. Down farmer is celebrating six years of giving barn owls a home, with Ulster Wildlife...

Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls

Rural Life

2 years ago

'Extensive' public consultation on wildlife laws to begin next month

The government will hold an "extensive" public consultation on reviewing wildlife legislation, to be open in mid-June.

'Extensive' public consultation on wildlife laws to begin next month

Environment

2 years ago

National Biodiversity Week: Ireland's biodiversity is 'in crisis' - minister

Ireland’s nature and wildlife will take "centre stage" for National Biodiversity Week from May 17-26, with over 200 events scheduled....

National Biodiversity Week: Ireland's biodiversity is 'in crisis' - minister

Environment

2 years ago

Strategic planning is a 'stepping stone' to protect wildlife

Galway City Council is applying to Bluesky International’s NTM data to develop the strategic planning designed to protect wildlife.....

Strategic planning is a 'stepping stone' to protect wildlife

Rural Life

2 years ago

US man attempted to create 'giant sheep' for captive hunting

A US man pleaded guilty to wildlife crimes after he attempted to create giant sheep which he planned to sell to captive hunting facilities.

US man attempted to create 'giant sheep' for captive hunting

Rural Life

2 years ago

Outdoor campaign issues update about bringing dogs onto land

Leave No Trace, launched yesterday (Thursday, 7 March) a revision of its 7 principles for the responsible and ethical use of the outdoors...

Outdoor campaign issues update about bringing dogs onto land

Environment

2 years ago

NPWS: 39% increase in prosecution cases taken in 2023

Prosecution cases taken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff have seen a significant increase year-on-year.

NPWS: 39% increase in prosecution cases taken in 2023

Buildings

3 years ago

Three generations involved in granary repair

Three generations of the McGuinn family in Co. Sligo were involved in the repair of a traditional granary on the family farm, constructed

Three generations involved in granary repair

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