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Lapwings on the rise in Donegal thanks to cross border conservation work

The installation of a predator fence at Rinmore, County Donegal has led to a whopping 129% increase in pairs of lapwing in the area. This project is one of a number of conservation projects carried out under the umbrella of Cooperation Across ...

09 May 2022 at 13:03

National News

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

The scenic Conor Pass route along the Dingle Peninsula is to become the “gateway” to Ireland’s first marine national park. The Irish Government confirmed it bought the land months after it was put up for sale by its US owner last year. It ...

22 Apr 2024 at 13:46

National News

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The regulation has been ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

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Birdwatch Ireland flags concerns about Carrigans development

Donegal County Council has requested further information from the company seeking planning permission for a development at a farm in Tonagh near Carrigans. CHW Livestock Limited sought planning permission in June past for the proposed ...

10 Sept 2020 at 14:00

Local News

Warning from BirdWatch Ireland - Photographing nesting birds could lead to chicks being abandoned

BirdWatch Ireland is appealing to people to please not take photographs or videos of nests due to serious risks to chicks and eggs. Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland said: "We've been quite concerned this summer to see so many photos ...

10 Jul 2020 at 12:18

Local News

Donegal receives €140,000 heritage fund to boost tourism and jobs

Sixteen projects across the county will share €140,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage ...

13 May 2021 at 17:33

Local News

Donegal's whooper swan population more than doubles

Donegal’s whooper swan population has more than doubled in five years, a census of the bird in Ireland shows. A census carried out across the island of Ireland last year which was coordinated by Birdwatch Ireland shows the ...

13 Feb 2021 at 17:28

Local News

Cutting of hedgerows, burning or gorse and other vegetation in Donegal prohibited from tomorrow

BirdWatch Ireland wishes to remind the Donegal public that, under the Wildlife Act 1976, as amended, it is prohibited to cut, burn or otherwise destroy vegetation not then cultivated from tomorrow, Sunday, March 1 and ...

29 Feb 2020 at 16:15

Local News

Donegal people urged to report signs of bird flu - here are the warning signs in wild birds

People in Donegal are urged to report any signs of Avian Influenza (bird flu) following a number of cases being confirmed in the wild in Ireland during November. BirdWatch Ireland has issued advice on how to spot ...

29 Nov 2021 at 10:57

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