May 20th, 2019 Speaking yesterday on the eve of World Bee Day, Michael D Higgins asked the Irish people to think about the vital role that pollinators play in our everyday lives. As the President rightly points out, the human race “depends on pollinators” for food production, with 75 per Read more…
July 25th, 2018 Ireland’s leading amateur nature and wildlife photographers were celebrated at the launch of Ireland’s Biodiversity Photographer of the Year exhibition yesterday. The exhibition of winners and shortlisted finalists were chosen by the former picture editor at The Irish Times, Frank Miller and will now go on display at the Read more…
May 16th, 2018 During the event packed National Biodiversity Week (19 – 27 May), there are many opportunities to take part in bat walks and learn more about the only mammal capable of true powered flight. There are nine different species of bats across Ireland, and are all insectivorous (they Read more…
May 9th, 2018 On Saturday 19 May, National Biodiversity Week will launch with a flagship event at Abbeyleix Bog! The Abbeyleix Bog Project (ABP) was developed by the action group Abbeyleix Residents for Environment Action (AREA), which was established in 2000. Ten years later, a 50-year lease was signed with Read more…
April 20th, 2018 National Biodiversity Week is coming up next month so let’s talk about why this week-long program is important to the future success of biodiversity. The week is all about encouraging people to get outdoors, connect with nature, and celebrate the extraordinary variety of flora, fauna, and habitats Read more…
May 15th, 2017 A 320-million-year-old shark tooth fossil discovered by an Irish geologist along the Clare coastline may provide significant information about the biodiversity of our ancient seas. The tooth belongs to a shark from the Carboniferous period which hunted in waters off the Irish coast at a time when Read more…
12th May 2017 Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week is nearly upon us! Over the course of ten days – 19th – 28th May 2017 – over 50 free events will be taking place all across the country celebrating Ireland’s diverse species and natural habitats. From bat walks to whale watching, urban Read more…
