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Snails on ‘edge of extinction’ released into wild after breeding success

The pea-sized Desertas Island land snail was once believed to have gone extinct after no sightings were recorded for more than a century

<p>Farmer Kieran Corley is trying to help the snails on his farm find a mate for life by creating a ‘singles’ enclosure (Media Consult/PA)</p>

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Monaghan farmer plays matchmaker with ‘lonely hearts’ snails

<p>Snails — and slugs — lay down trails of mucous enabling them to slide even over rough dry terrain</p>

outdoors

Richard Collins: Slug-inspired glue could even work for heart surgery

S companies

How an Irish beef farmer built a thriving snail farm

Tropical giant snail, Giant African land snail (Archachatina marginata suturalis), creeping on a branch

world

Trail of slime leads German customs officials to bags of giant snails

outdoors

Juanita Browne: Pesticides harm more than the weeds and pests they’re designed to kill

Richard Collins: The lefty lovers who made right-wing babies

According to Jeremy Corbyn, who has an allotment, the “best way to be healthy is to get your hands dirty in the soil”.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Is there a biological warfare in your garden?

As gardeners continue to veer towards organic solutions to pest problems, Hannah Stephenson looks at nematodes and how they go some way to tackling difficult pests such as vine weevil and slugs.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Danny Healy-Rae complains in Dáil about 'Kerry snail' problem in Cork

The Dáil has heard claims that County Kerry is being denied investment - because of a problem with snails.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

Fiann’s weekend tips

* This part of April sees the rise of many pest species. Not least burrowers that feast upon the fruits, roots and foliage of your edibles.

Sun, 17 Apr, 2016

Snail venom drug ‘could relieve pain’

Experts are attempting to create a pain relief drug derived from snail venom.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

snails

Snails on ‘edge of extinction’ released into wild after breeding success

Monaghan farmer plays matchmaker with ‘lonely hearts’ snails

Richard Collins: Slug-inspired glue could even work for heart surgery

How an Irish beef farmer built a thriving snail farm

Trail of slime leads German customs officials to bags of giant snails

Juanita Browne: Pesticides harm more than the weeds and pests they’re designed to kill

Richard Collins: The lefty lovers who made right-wing babies

Is there a biological warfare in your garden?

Danny Healy-Rae complains in Dáil about 'Kerry snail' problem in Cork

Fiann’s weekend tips

Snail venom drug ‘could relieve pain’

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Mick Clifford

snails

Snails on ‘edge of extinction’ released into wild after breeding success

Monaghan farmer plays matchmaker with ‘lonely hearts’ snails

Richard Collins: Slug-inspired glue could even work for heart surgery

How an Irish beef farmer built a thriving snail farm

Trail of slime leads German customs officials to bags of giant snails

Juanita Browne: Pesticides harm more than the weeds and pests they’re designed to kill

Richard Collins: The lefty lovers who made right-wing babies

Is there a biological warfare in your garden?

Danny Healy-Rae complains in Dáil about 'Kerry snail' problem in Cork

Fiann’s weekend tips

Snail venom drug ‘could relieve pain’

Latest

Mick Clifford

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