September 14th, 2017 To mark the end of zero waste week in Ireland and the start of September we’ve got nine inspired ways to cut down on your consumption even if you’re a zero waste guru or a plastic fiend. 1. Become an on-the-run Zero Waste Wonder September is here and Read more…
June 7th, 2017 This year’s Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition has now ended and we have received a huge amount of high quality photographs. Unfortunately only a few can win the prize, but there are other ways to put your photographs to use. We talk to top wildlife photographer, Read more…
May 9th, 2017 Donnybrook TidyTowns are delighted with their latest contribution to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan. The project, known as the ‘Buzz Shelter’, was to convert the dull, dreary and derelict looking concrete space of an ESB substation into a much-needed refuge for pollinator bees. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bee-Bee-Shelters-Donnybrook.jpg” info=”none” Read more…
February 7, 2017 Greenways are in! Unspoiled nature has always been Ireland’s unique selling point when it comes to tourism and one of the best ways to enjoy our beautiful landscapes is by walking or cycling along dedicated greenways. A greenway is a trail, sometimes a wildlife corridor, frequently created Read more…
Image: Sooty Shearwater Seabird Photographer: Anthony McGeehan November 28, 2016 BirdWatch Ireland launched their annual report entitled ‘Life on the Edge : Seabirds and fisheries in Irish waters’ in Buswells Hotel last Friday (November 25). The report explores the interactions between fisheries and seabirds including the knock-on effects of food shortages Read more…
Image: All-Ireland winning Kerry minor football manager Peter Keane, guest of honour, Councillor Brendan Cronin, Cathaoirleach, Killarney Municipal District Area, and Eve Kelliher, Editor, Killarney Advertiser, with Tom Roche, volunteer, at the Killarney Looking Good Awards in The Killarney Plaza Hotel. Photo: Eamonn Keogh 23 November, 2016 Killarney Looking Good Read more…
Ireland’s scenery has inspired artists throughout history to capture the beauty of this country. This gallery contain a selection of these paintings from painters such as George Barret Sr to Derek Hill and a variety of other artists.
Considering that it is Tree Week (6th to the 13th of March) and to coincide with our gallery of Native Irish Trees we have released a gallery of leaves found on native Irish trees. Tree Week raises awareness about the important ecosystem service trees provide.
Hedgerows provide a vital refuge to many native wildlife species that face a landscape with little native woodland in comparison to other countries. Existing rules outline how landowners have six months between September and February to manage hedgerows and uplands effectively and there is provision for hedge cutting for safety on our roads. A decision such as this is unjustifiable; it will result in a severe blow to many wildlife species here are six of them.
