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