Donal Hickey

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<p>Some of the images in ‘Fungi of Killarney National Park’. Researched and produced by Louis O’Toole and published by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.</p>

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Donal Hickey: Extreme care is needed when foraging for mushrooms

We’re told at least 30 species of mushroom here are poisonous. They can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, or hallucinations (from the ‘magic’ variety) — and can be fatal

<p>Female malaria mosquito (Anopheles funestus) biting a human arm</p>

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Mosquito surveillance programme underway

<p>Water butts are a relatively simple option in reducing water usage. Less water goes down the drain which reduces pressure on the network. And collecting rainwater can help reduce the risk of flooding.</p>

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Prep for warmer, drier summers — and wetter winters

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Bright future for bogs that have been taken over as nature havens

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Donal Hickey: From Yeats to city parks and wetlands — funds for local biodiversity action plans

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Why you should get a real Christmas tree with a lower carbon footprint, not a plastic one

Why a murder of crows make so much noise just before sunset

Hundreds of them gather noisily on rooftops in the hour before sunset and, going by the caw-cacophony, appear to be having animated debates.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021

Donal Hickey: Unleashing dogs a big problem for farmers

Situation has come to a head again during pandemic

Mon, 08 Feb, 2021

Donal Hickey: Wealth of natural remedies known to 'bogmen'

A new project by Trinity College scientists, called aims to find curative powers and commercial uses for native Irish bog plants and bog waters

Mon, 23 Nov, 2020

Meeting our tree targets must be an environmental priority

As Ireland continues to fail to meet its forestry targets, efforts are being redoubled to urge people to plant more trees, writes Donal Hickey

Sun, 13 Oct, 2019

Donal Hickey: The sea has the answer to dwindling salmon stocks

AS most Irish and European rivers are now closed for normal, wild salmon fishing, a respected Norwegian salmon scientist has called for new thinking on why stocks are seriously dwindling.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2018

Are pine martens and red squirrels teaming up to prey on grey squirrels?

PEOPLE out and about during the October bank holiday, especially in wooded areas, may see some native red squirrels as autumn is a busy time for them. They can be observed feasting on nuts, seeds and berries and gathering their hoards of food for winter months ahead.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Irish people must embrace electric cars

Irish people have taken some green measures to their hearts. We’ve embraced recycling, got rid of plastic bags, are taking pride in clean towns and villages, and see potential in wind energy. However, it seems we’re not yet ready for the electric car.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016

Some of the best places to look at the stars in Ireland

Two parts of Ireland have official designation as dark sky reserves and are being marketed to star-gazing tourists, writes Donal Hickey

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Donal Hickey

Donal Hickey: Extreme care is needed when foraging for mushrooms

Mosquito surveillance programme underway

Prep for warmer, drier summers — and wetter winters

Bright future for bogs that have been taken over as nature havens

Donal Hickey: From Yeats to city parks and wetlands — funds for local biodiversity action plans

Why you should get a real Christmas tree with a lower carbon footprint, not a plastic one

Why a murder of crows make so much noise just before sunset

Donal Hickey: Unleashing dogs a big problem for farmers

Donal Hickey: Wealth of natural remedies known to 'bogmen'

Meeting our tree targets must be an environmental priority

Donal Hickey: The sea has the answer to dwindling salmon stocks

Are pine martens and red squirrels teaming up to prey on grey squirrels?

Irish people must embrace electric cars

Some of the best places to look at the stars in Ireland

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Mick Clifford

Donal Hickey

Donal Hickey: Extreme care is needed when foraging for mushrooms

Mosquito surveillance programme underway

Prep for warmer, drier summers — and wetter winters

Bright future for bogs that have been taken over as nature havens

Donal Hickey: From Yeats to city parks and wetlands — funds for local biodiversity action plans

Why you should get a real Christmas tree with a lower carbon footprint, not a plastic one

Why a murder of crows make so much noise just before sunset

Donal Hickey: Unleashing dogs a big problem for farmers

Donal Hickey: Wealth of natural remedies known to 'bogmen'

Meeting our tree targets must be an environmental priority

Donal Hickey: The sea has the answer to dwindling salmon stocks

Are pine martens and red squirrels teaming up to prey on grey squirrels?

Irish people must embrace electric cars

Some of the best places to look at the stars in Ireland

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Mick Clifford

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