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NPWS makes public appeal over high fire risk

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is appealing for people to be extremely cautious of the risk posed by fires during this heatwave. The NPWS...

Gardaí & NPWS to investigate “devastating” Curraghline Bog blaze

Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan TD has supported a full investigation by gardaí into the causes of the major fire at Curraghline...

Hassle Free support for Galway landowners to support biodiversity

A funding scheme to support landowners and community groups across Galway in undertaking nature-positive measures on their lands is open for applications. The Hare’s Corner,...

Solar powered cabinets with defibrillators installed at Knockma Hill

Local TD Seán Canney has welcomed the decision by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to install two Solar Eco Powered Cabinets (EPC)...

FORUM Connemara announces free training for environmental management skills

FORUM Connemara CLG has announced a unique opportunity for locals in the area to receive free training in various environmental management skills. These skills, such...

Eight Green Flag awards for Galway City & County parks this year

Eight Green Flag awards have been awarded to public parks and other green community spaces in Galway this year. The Green Flag Award, managed by An...

First Corncrake sightings on the Aran Islands in over 25 years

Corncrakes were sighted on the Aran Islands for the first time in over 25 years this summer as the bird's population continues to rebound...

White-Tailed Eagles soaring in the west of Ireland

Extinct for more than two centuries, White-Tailed Eagles have been taking flight in the west of Ireland once again under a programme to reintroduce...

County Council appoints first-ever biodiversity officer

Galway County Council has announced that Rosina Joyce as its first-ever Biodiversity Officer, in an initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the natural heritage...

Plans approved for new walking trails in Connemara National Park

An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for building a number of new walking trails in Connemara National Park. The Board has granted planning permission to...

Two students awarded Dr Karzan Sabah D Ahmed research bursary

NUI Galway has announced the recipients of the inaugural Dr Karzan Sabah D Ahmed Memorial Research Bursary, which was established to remember the researcher...

NUIG bursary to honour researcher Karzan Sabah D Ahmed

NUI Galway has announced a bursary scheme in honour of researcher Dr Karzan Sabah D Ahmed, who died in a road accident with his...

Minister welcomes conviction of Galway farmer for destroying hedges and woodland

A number of fines and criminal convictions for the destruction of hedgerows and woodlands during bird nesting season have been welcomed by the government. A...

Public asked to contribute to Galway Barn Owl survey

People in Galway are being asked to help with a survey on Barn Owls in the county which is being carried out this summer. BirdWatch...

Funding announced for ten biodiversity projects in Galway

Ten projects in Galway City and County meant to encourage local biodiversity among plants and animals have been awarded government funding. The city and county...

Work resumes on N59 road safety scheme at Letterfrack

The N59 at Letterfrack will be made safer with the construction of new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as the widening of the...

Millions secured for Corncrake conservation efforts in the west

The National Parks and Wildlife service has secured €4.3 million in EU funding for the conservation of the Corncrake in the west of Ireland. Once...

Three year survey of underwater reefs comes to a close

Voyages of exploration might be confined to historical fiction in many minds, but there are many corners of the world that are still being...

Connemara Pony gifted to rare breeds farm in conservation initiative

A Connemara Pony had been exchanged with a conservation farm in the north as part of increased North-South collaboration to protect rare breeds. Connemara National...

Invasive species and disease threaten endangered native Crayfish

The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Galway's Marine Institute are warning that invasive species and disease are threatening the survival of Ireland's native...

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