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Portrane coastal erosion, April 2018 Photo: George Furley‎ / Portrane Coastal Erosion
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Meeting held to tackle the issue of coastal erosion at Portrane beach

June 14th, 2018 Fingal County Council held a meeting last week to discuss potential solutions to stop coastal erosion at Portrane beach due to fears over health and safety issues. At the meeting, engineers from the Council met with representatives from National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Office of Read more…

By Laura Matjusaityte, 5 yearsJune 14, 2018 ago
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Plans underway to restore Rare Inland River Forest Delta in Cork

The ESB, National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS), Cork County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland are exploring options to potentially save a rare river forest in County Cork.

The Gearagh, near Macroom , County Cork, was controversially flooded 60 years ago to provide water for the hydroelectric dams at Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid.

By Dave Brooks, 7 yearsApril 25, 2016 ago
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Hen Harrier numbers fall by one third, new study finds

22nd April, 2016 Ireland’s hen harrier numbers have fallen by one third since 2000, a shocking new study has found. Despite serious efforts to protect this incredible and rare species the population has continued to fall. Several factors are to blame for the decline including the intensification of agriculture, dense Read more…

By Ian Carey, 7 yearsApril 22, 2016 ago
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