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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...

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...

Galway groups awarded grants for preserving peatlands

Two Galway community groups have been approved funding for peatlands conservation and education projects. Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has this week approved €160,000 in...

Fresh pot of funding for peatlands conservation and revitalisation

A fresh pot of funding is available for community projects that will enhance bogs and peatlands around the country this year. The Peatlands Community Engagement...

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...

€500k allocated to clear rhododendron from Connemara National Park

Half a million euro in funding has been allocated for a major clearance of Rhododendron from Connemara National Park over the next two years. Works...

€10 million project highlighting importance of peatlands to the climate

NUI Galway will be helping to lead a €10 million EU project to highlight the importance of peatlands to helping to combat climate change. The...

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...

Wildlife group clashes with government over tree felling in Connemara National Park

The Irish Wildlife Trust has clashed with the Department of Heritage over the destruction of a patch of woodland in Connemara National Park. The wildlife...

Scientists find new coral and rare reefs in Irish waters

Marine scientists discovered rare sponge reefs and a possible new type of coral on an expedition off the west coast of Ireland earlier this...

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)...

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...

Six Galway communities supported to take biodiversity action

Plants and wildlife in six Galway communities are receiving support to implement Local Biodiversity Action Plans as part of a roll-out of grants to...

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...

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...

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...

Multi-million Corncrake conservation project launched

a multi-million project to increase the Corncrake population along the west and northwest coast of Ireland was launched this week. The Corncrake LIFE aims to...

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...

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...

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