Sea eagles set to soar again in Ireland

WHITE-TAILED sea eagles are to be released in Killarney National Park next summer, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirmed yesterday.

Sea eagles set to soar again in Ireland
Fri, 05 Jan, 2007 - 00:00
Donal Hickey

Eagles have been extinct in the area for more than 100 years and the plan to re-introduce the spectacular bird of prey is exciting wildlife enthusiasts.

It is intended to bring the first 15 eaglets from Norway, in June/July, and a further 60 will be phased in over the following four years.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action
Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities
Ursula von der Leyen EU chief turns up heat on social media's 'addictive' design
CourtsPlace: IrelandPlace: Killarney National ParkPlace: NorwayPlace: KerryPlace: West CorkPlace: DonegalPlace: Glenveagh National ParkPlace: BritainPlace: ScotlandPlace: MullPlace: Sliabh an IolarPlace: Slea HeadPlace: Eagle’s NestPlace: Stuice an IolarPlace: AdrigolePlace: O’DonoghuePlace: EuropePerson: Alan MeePerson: Eamonn MeskellPerson: Environment MinisterPerson: Dick RocheOrganisation: National Parks and Wildlife ServiceOrganisation: NPWSOrganisation: Irish Farmers AssociationOrganisation: Killarney
<p>Paramedics joined the strike on the picket line as members protest over pay and conditions (Liam McBurney/PA)</p>

Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited