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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

National News

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

National News

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

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 12:17

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 old female eagle ...

14 Jan 2025 at 13:23

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 (NIEA) said there ...

18 Aug 2025 at 15:26

National News

'Keep your eyes peeled' - Irish wildlife group calls on public to report otter sightings

An Irish wildlife organisation is calling on the public to report otter sightings. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is launching a new National Otter Survey to map otters and compare results to the previous survey ...

06 Jun 2023 at 12:32

National News

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 nesting ...

28 Jul 2024 at 13:09

National News

EXPLAINER: What are the rules around wild camping in Ireland?

As the longer evenings have finally returned, many people may decide to try their hand at wild camping this summer. However, the laws surrounding wild camping in Ireland are not so straight forward and it can be difficult to ...

24 Apr 2025 at 14:53

National News

Public urged to remain vigilant as nest containing 'destructive' Asian hornets is located

Efforts are underway to destroy and safely remove an Asian Hornet nest which been located in Ireland. The nest was found at a location on the south side of Cork city, following a confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in ...

28 Aug 2025 at 15:58

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