Free talks to focus on research

Recent studies into wildlife in Ireland have thrown up some interesting findings, with more people now taking note of what is emerging from universities and research institutes.

Our national parks are obvious focal points and the annual autumn/winter series of free talks, under the auspices of Killarney National Park, and invariably has an interesting line-up of experts with much to say about their chosen subjects.

The recovery of the little-known pine marten and the corresponding decline in the grey squirrel, which is regarded as an invasive species, is one of the more encouraging wildlife stories.