Conservation measures to protect our environment and its wildlife have in many cases proven to be ineffective, with species still declining, writes Gordon Deegan

Two developers looking to address the shortage of third-level student accommodation in Dublin have had contrasting fortunes.

A judge has refused to grant a stay on his orders preventing work on buildings in Dublin's Moore Street area.

Behind-the-scenes moves are underway to resolve a long-running dispute which has resulted in a private landowner blocking a traditional access road to a western section of Killarney National Park, Co Kerry.

ANYBODY trying to keep hens, or ducks, will know how difficult it is to protect them from predators. Foxes have always been a threat to poultry but, in some areas, mink are now regarded with equal dread in the coop.

Some of the recent fires which scorched parts of Killarney National Park and its surrounds are believed to have been set maliciously.

TIME was when the traditional Irish thatched cottage was associated with rural poverty. Then, there was a change in perception when photographer John Hinde — a man who always portrayed Ireland as a land of perpetual sunshine and blue skies — came along. His postcards featuring such cottages went all over the world.

ONCE persecuted to extinction here, the buzzard, a bird of prey, seems to be making a comeback and we’ll probably be seeing more of it in southern parts, writes Donal Hickey

The managing director of knitwear firm that counts Barney’s in New York among its clients yesterday cautiously welcomed the extension of State-subsidised air services to the Aran Islands.

Yet another white-tailed sea eagle — one of 100 released in Killarney National Park as part of a reintroduction project — has been found dead, suspected of being poisoned.

The State has spent over €400,000 this year on the battle to save the corncrake bird from national extinction.

The State has recorded a huge surge in the numbers of corncrakes in Ireland for the second year running.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is appealing for information after unauthorised turf cutting on protected bogs in Meath and Westmeath.

One of the first Irish-bred white-tailed eagles has been found shot dead in Co. Tipperary.

The battle to save the corncrake from national extinction is being won — but at a price, figures show.

Hand-drawn architectural diagrams by two men who helped shape the face of Cork are to go on public display for the first time.

Dublin businesses have called for the reversal of Government plans to shut down one of the city’s main shopping streets for a commemoration day.

Gardaí are talking to staff at a private storage firm to determine how thieves were able to access its warehouse and remove historic State paintings unnoticed.

OCTOBER can be among the best periods in which to experience the woodlands when they are changing their colours from largely green to russet, brown and golden autumn hues.

OCTOBER can be among the best periods in which to experience the woodlands when they are changing their colours from largely green to russet, brown and golden autumn hues.

The State is to spend over €130,000 this year to halt and reverse the decline of breeding wader birds in the Shannon Callows.

THIS paper reported last Friday that our broke Government spent nearly a half-million euros last year on a project aimed at increasing our corncrake population.

YOUR Page One article (August 27) nearly took my breath away, regarding the cost to the taxpayer of one corncrake, together with a photo of the bird.

A BIRD in the hand is worth... €382,000 actually.

TROPHY hunters have targeted the recently discovered German U-boat that sank off Roche’s Point in Cork during the First World War.

HANOVER will always be remembered with fondness by Irish people as the venue for Ronnie Whelan’s remarkable volleyed goal against Russia in Euro 88.