Golden Eagles reintroduction to Ireland 'could fail'

The reintroduction of golden eagles to Ireland is being reviewed amid warnings it could fail unless drastic action is taken in the next six years.

Golden Eagles reintroduction to Ireland 'could fail'

The reintroduction of golden eagles to Ireland is being reviewed amid warnings it could fail unless drastic action is taken in the next six years.

Lorcan O’Toole, who has overseen the project in Donegal from day one, described the situation as critical and cited underlying conditions of the hills in the county as a main reason for chicks failing to fledge.

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