Avian flu suspected in death of four gannets on Tramore beach

Four dead northern gannets in Tramore were reported to ORCA Ireland via their Observers app this Easter weekend. Picture: Observers App, Facebook

Environmental researchers have raised concerns about the discovery of four dead gannets on a Tramore beach as fatal cases of bird flu continue to be reported across the country.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI H5N1 can have up to 100% mortality in affected flocks, with six poultry outbreaks reported by the Department of Agriculture since October 2021.