While it's not the first time that the eagles have nested in the area, it is an event that happens sporadically.

In Europe, it is estimated that the area of protected habitats in need of restoration is at least 259,000 km2, around half the size of terrestrial Spain

The chorus, coinciding with Pieta’s Darkness into Light, will last 30 minutes either side of  sunrise on May 6 at Muckross Abbey

The big challenge is to get numbers down to sustainable levels — but there’s much more to deer control than simply culling

A public consultation on the open seasons order is now underway so you can have your say on this issue — link in this article

The contempt of Irish governments for nature protection has resulted in acute biodiversity loss

'Once you start getting food into them, feeding time is every half hour during the daylight hours'

The matter against the track machine contractor was struck out

World heritage site off the coast of Kerry's Iveragh Peninsula has earned new fame as location for the Star Wars movie franchise  

Birds are getting on with mating and building nests to rear their young — a key reason for the ban on hedgerow cutting and burning of land between March 1 and August 31

Campaigner said the sense of anger was palpable in the aftermath of the blaze

Illegal poisons are still in use here — and they're the main cause of untimely deaths of birds of prey here

 Irish Wildlife Trust says those who burn on land have no incentive to change their habits.

The fire service in Kerry had 18 call-outs on Monday in addition to 33 over the weekend

A spokesman for the Cork County Fire Service said crews worked hard in very challenging conditions for many hours tackling the fires, some of which came very close to private houses

West Cork TD says tonight's gorse fire on Mount Gabriel is 'completely irresponsible' if it was set alight on purpose 

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

It comes after a blanket of smoke covered Dingle town in the lead-up to Christmas

Data shows 44,381 wild deer were culled nationally during the last full culling season as populations increase

The Government has failed to deliver 166 climate action measures which must be implemented if we are to meet carbon reduction targets.

National Parks and Wildlife Service inspectors highlighted issues with hygiene, animal isolation, and record-keeping

An Irish-bred female has been nesting on the shores of Lough Derg since 2020, but Brendan is the first male to rear a chick

The report also revealed poor practices by vets in attendance, one of whom left the animals in boxes to watch his own dog run

Much more time, attention and resources must be dedicated to conservation, while stronger enforcement and wildlife legislation are also needed to protect our natural heritage

Fresh air, great views, biodiversity habitats — but would the bogmen of old approve?

National Biodiversity Conference hears that all farmers will have to be part of a shift to an agricultural sector that works for biodiversity 

Stark findings show that 91% of protected habitats in Ireland are in poor or inadequate condition, and more than 50% are declining

According to Eurostat, around 1.1 million sq m, or 26% of the total EU land area, is protected. 

The announcement of a €55m package for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) should finally give it the respect it deserves, as well as a personal victory for Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan.

Found in three counties, they are 'known to be vectors of two particularly nasty fungi'

Back in the 1960s, the country had an estimated 4,000 individual corncrakes, but last year only 188 calling males were recorded

Wildlife and environment advocates say the EU's Common Agricultural Policy won't entice farmers to step down production

Staffing level 'incredibly disappointing'

The bird was spotted in Roscommon on New Year's Eve

Biodiversity got its first official outing of the day at 6.30pm in a welcome press release announcing significant funding of €47m for the National Parks and Wildlife Service

There is still no timescale on the establishment of a wildlife crime unit, despite its formation being announced nearly a year ago.

The Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a tender for the comprehensive survey of the impacts on lands burned over the past four decades

Change in water chemistry could have affected the delicate ecosystem — but happily, there are signs of recovery at Lough Hyne

A local group is opposing work they say will result in more flooding and a loss of habitat for wildlife

The devices can fly over and film risk areas and spot fires that have just started and which would have remained unseen until too late

The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage said the recruitment of rangers is separate to the newly proposed Wildlife Crime Unit, which is still under development

Deer are breeding in the park but have moved 'well beyond their usual circumference' say frustrated farmers. 

Seven-year programme to contribute to the long-term implementation of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan

Review of NPWS is essential and all groups with a commitment to environmental and conservation wellbeing should contribute to it and thereby add to the momentum it initiates.