Organisation: Cork Nature Network

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Cork Nature Network Volunteers, in Beaumont Quarry. Picture: Kerri Sonnenberg </p>

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Cork Nature Network becomes Nature Network Ireland — a new name for a national movement

Why we changed our name, what we do... and how you can get involved

<p>Elm leaf-mining micromoth, Stigmella viscerella, has been documented in Ireland for the first time</p>

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Rare micromoth species discovered in East Cork — a first for Ireland

<p>A selection of the biodiversity at Beaumont Quarry — the area is also home to foxes, two bat species and wood mice. Pictures: Isobel Abbott / Cork Nature Network</p>

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Urban wildlife sanctuary at Beaumont Quarry threatened by BusConnects plans — Cork Nature Network

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This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city

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

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This free walking trail will introduce to you Cork City's 'Pana otter' population

Donal Hickey: These pollinators 'dress up' like bees for their own protection

We have 180 species of hoverfly which play a critical role in pollinating plants and getting rid of waste

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Ireland a stronghold for otters thanks to work of voluntary groups

Otters are a protected species in Ireland, and it is an offence to deliberately kill, injure or capture them, or intentionally damage or destroy their breeding and resting places

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Fish being caught faster than they can reproduce

The oceans of the world should be farmed, as is fertile land wherever it exists on our planet. We call the rock that is Earth “our planet”. We assume proprietorial rights. Being the most evolved creatures it has produced, we see it as a birthright. But with possession comes responsibilities.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

50 free days out to enjoy with the kids this summer

School’s out for summer – but keeping the kids entertained doesn’t have to cost a fortune, or indeed anything at all, writes Ciara McDonnell.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2019

Meet the man on a mission to save a little-known river in Cork City

Chris Moody, the first person to film otters on the River Bride in Cork City, argues that we should be protecting the biodiversity of urban waterways, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Sun, 19 May, 2019

Island off Cork coast bids for Dark Skies recognition

An island off Cork has launched a bid to become one of the world’s few officially-recognised dark sky sites - areas dedicated to stargazing.

Thu, 09 May, 2019

WATCH: Humpback whales feeding massive pods of dolphins off the coast of Cork

WOW, what a sight!

Sun, 20 May, 2018

Pupils get schooled on the birds and the bats, while hanging the flyers' new homes

Doneraile Country Park is hoping to attract some new residents with its latest school project.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

Otters slap bang in Cork city centre - and look how cute he is!

Would you be surprised to learn otters traverse inner city streams on their way to and from the sea? Us too.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Get out and about for National Heritage Week

Valerie O’Connor looks at some of the things the family can do in the great outdoors from today.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

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Tickets are selling out fast for the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland’s Bicentenery Gala Celebration at the RDS on Friday, September 30. 

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Do take a look at the West Cork Garden Trail’s websiteas they are suggesting a number of interesting trip combinations for viewing of the various Gulf Stream gardens dotted all over the coast of West Cork. 

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

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Don’t forget the West Cork Garden Trail which offers the best of 15 gardens in sublime locations for the viewing public. Opening times are available on www.westcorkgardentrain.com 

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

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An tIonad Glas, The Organic College in Dromcollogher, Co Limerick, holds its Annual Open Day on tomorrow, Sunday July 17 from 2-5pm.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Revamp of Spike Island adds to bank holiday fun in the sun

Ireland’s Alcatraz-style visitor attraction unveils its €5m revamp this weekend as the country gets set to bask in bank holiday sunshine.

Sun, 05 Jun, 2016

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AOIFA is planning a trip to the World Association of Flower Arrangers 12th World Flower Showin Barbados from June 18 to June 26, 2017.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

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There will be an Open Garden and a garden Party at John and Helen Fox’s house at Underwood, Rochestown, on Saturday May 28 to raise funds for Douglas Community Association.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

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Today is the day to visit the Open Garden at Reggie and Cynthia Browne’s Oak Farm Estate, Carrigadrohid, Macroom, Co Cork in aid of Marymount Hospice from 2pm to 6pm.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

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Glenville Flower and Garden Club will start its winter season with an interesting talk and slide show by Jim Wilson of Bird Watch Ireland on Tuesday September 29 at 8.30pm.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

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Cork Alpine Hardy Plant Society will host Alan Street of Avon Bulbs to talk on “The Magical Mystery Tour: Why bulbs are so special; Which to choose and how to get the wow”.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

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Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club will have a stand at this weekend’s Ballymaloe Garden Festival, 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 22/23.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015