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Efforts by farmers to save endangered Irish bird praised

The role of farmers in helping the numbers of a rare and endangered Irish bird increase has been praised. At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase on the 188 birds recorded in 2021 ...

14 Sept 2022 at 12:52

Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

Barack Obama is halfway to an “Egot” after the former president won an Emmy Award to go with his two Grammys. Mr Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks. The five-part show, which ...

05 Sept 2022 at 15:23

National News

Investment of €55million in Ireland's national parks service confirmed by ministers

An investment of €55million has been set out in a new plan for Ireland's National Parks and Wildlife Service. The plan - which also calls for the recruitment of 60 key staff - was published today (Wednesday May 4) by the Minister for Housing, ...

04 May 2022 at 18:01

National News

'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 ...

07 Jul 2023 at 17:09

National News

We are interested in buying Conor Pass for a reasonable price, Taoiseach says

The Government would be interested in buying Conor Pass in Co Kerry, but not for 10 million euro, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. The narrow route runs along the side of cliffs and passes through scenic countryside along the Dingle ...

04 Aug 2023 at 14:57

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 ...

23 May 2023 at 12:17

National News

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

The scenic Conor Pass route along the Dingle Peninsula is to become the “gateway” to Ireland’s first marine national park. The Irish Government confirmed it bought the land months after it was put up for sale by its US owner last ...

22 Apr 2024 at 13:46

National News

Everything you need to know about Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara

The Government is set to announce the creation of Ireland's newest national park on the Corca Dhuibhne peninsula in west Kerry later today. This new national park will bring together some of the most ecologically valuable sites ...

22 Apr 2024 at 10:27

Arts & Entertainment

Barefoot UK man hopes to make millions selling toe pictures on Only Fans

A young man who has not worn shoes for over 10 months and plans to be “barefoot until the day I die” has become a TikTok sensation and is dreaming of becoming a millionaire after joining OnlyFans where he sells pictures of his ...

19 Jul 2022 at 16:07

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 ...

30 May 2023 at 09:28

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 ...

06 Jun 2023 at 12:32

National News

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

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