Duhallow group honoured for wildlife and environmental work

A group in north Cork which has been giving a lead for many years through its work for wildlife and the environment is to receive a well-deserved award, writes Donal Hickey.

Newmarket-based IRD Duhallow has been acclaimed for projects to protect the otter, hen harrier and freshwater pearl mussel and the latest recognition is for its efforts to eradicate an invasive plant, Himalayan balsam, from the banks of the River Allow.

Cork Environment Forum will present the community development group with a prize at a function in the Firkin Crane Centre, this Thursday night.