Place: Wicklow Mountains National Park

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Wicklow Mountains National Park. Coillte forestry and its impact on the landscape. Picture: Pádraic Fogarty</p>

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Wicklow Mountains Park really could be great again with some careful planning and management

We should seize the opportunity to create a greatly expanded National Park using Coillte and other public lands where rewilding and nature restoration could be undertaken at an impressive scale, says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty

<p>(L-R) Michael McDonagh, National Monument Service (NMS) chief archaeologist, Malcolm Noonan Minister of State for Heritage, Niall Ó Donnchu Director General of National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Minister Darragh O’Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage at Dowth Hall on the occasion of the announcement of the State purchase of Dowth Hall and demesne and the establishment of Ireland’s 7th National Park. Picture: Maxwells Map: Nationalparks.ie</p>

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Why are there farm animals in our National Parks?

<p>The Grey Wolf was hunted to extinction in Ireland in the 18th century. The last was shot in County Carlow in 1786</p>

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Should we bring wolves back into Ireland?

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The positive impact of rewild volunteers

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Our most common wild animal? Here's what the camera traps tell us

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'Reckless' quad bikers 'flouting' virus restrictions and habitats regulations

Storm Ciara: Yellow wind warning in place as thousands without power; Snow/ice warning issued

The forecaster says that Storm Ciara "will produce very strong southwest winds with mean speeds of 65 to 80km/h and gusts generally up to 130km/h.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2020

Man fined for deer-poaching in Wicklow Mountains

A man has been fined and disqualified from holding a firearm licence for five years after being convicted for deer poaching.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2019

New national parks study: Act now to save wild open spaces

I believe in beauty. I believe in stones and water, air and soil, people and their future and their fate.”

Mon, 16 Jul, 2018

The Fit Foodie: Derval's top Irish walks - and her ideal summer picnic options

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing — and when it comes to Ireland it couldn’t be truer, says Derval O’Rourke.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2017

Govt buys more than 5,000 acres to extend Wicklow Mountains National Park

The Wicklow Mountains National Park is getting an extension.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2016

Karen Walsh: Compromise needed between rights of walkers and landowners

Farmers do not feel completely protected by the Occupier’s Liability Act.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

Experienced hill walker sues for Wicklow fall

A 59-year-old hill walker who has climbed in the Himalayas and to base camp on Mount Everest has sued the Irish National Parks and Wildlife Service for €60,000 damages following a fall on the Wicklow Way.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Car firm paid €82k to ferry the Obamas

A Wicklow car hire service was paid over €82,000 ($114,000) to ferry around the US first lady, her two daughters, and entourage during a short visit to Dublin last June.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2014

A deadly dose for birds of prey

A FEW days ago the news broke that yet another eagle had been found poisoned. This one was a golden eagle picked up on the Sligo/Leitrim border.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

Obamas enjoy Glendalough tour, pub grub with Bono

US first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters have enjoyed a private guided tour of the Wicklow Mountains National Park as their whistlestop tour of Ireland draws to a close.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2013

Michelle Obama to visit Glendalough

Michelle Obama rounds off the family’s whistle-stop trip to Ireland today with a visit to one of the country’s famous national parks.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2013

First Lady and daughters touch down in Dublin

Michelle Obama has arrived in Ireland for a 24-hour visit while the G8 summit takes place.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Dublin prepares for Obamas' visit

The US First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters will arrive in Dublin today for a two-day visit.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Washington release details of Obamas' trip to Dublin

US President Barack Obama’s wife Michelle and their daughters will tour Dublin during the G8 summit.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

Joining together to save wildlife

PEOPLE in areas all over Ireland where wildlife has been under deadly pressure for decades and where some species have either disappeared or are under serious threat, are now getting involved in conservation projects.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2009

Laws aim to control use of recreational off-road vehicles

RECREATIONAL off-road vehicles may have to be registered and licensed in future, partly because their owners are damaging upland heath and bog habitats designated as special areas of conservation.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2008

Glendalough park to be extended

One of Ireland’s top national parks is to be extended, the Government announced today.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2007

Minister proves he can move mountains

I WOULD like to commend Environment Minister Dick Roche for his role in the recent purchase of land in Wicklow Mountains National Park at Luggala.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

Compulsory purchase and national park land

I AM sure all recreational users welcome the purchase of 1,600 acres (less than 7sq km) of the Guinness estate for incorporation into the Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2006