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Concerns over record levels of Bird Flu as millions of birds are culled

Europe has experienced its worst bird flu crisis ever this year with almost 50 million poultry culled, according to the EU's Food Safety Agency. The persistence of the virus over the summer has also raised the risk of widespread infections next ...

03 Oct 2022 at 17:20

Local News

Two cases of bird flu detected in Donegal wild birds

Two cases of avian influenza, or bird flu, have been detected in wild birds in coastal areas of Donegal since July. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that the Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis ...

21 Sept 2022 at 12:27

National News

Update on food safety after bird flu case discovered in Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that a highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) has been detected in Ireland. The case is a subtype H5N1 has been discovered in a wild bird in Oranmore, Co Galway. The peregrine ...

04 Nov 2021 at 13:33

National News

Bird flu reported in Monaghan after samples from turkey flock test positive

Avian bird flu has been reported in County Monaghan after samples taken from a turkey flock produced a positive result. Restriction zones and surveillance measures are reportedly being set up around the affected area. The news, which ...

22 Nov 2021 at 12:58

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 ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

National News

Poultry to be confined indoors due to 'increasing risk' of Bird Flu

Poultry and captive birds will have to be kept indoors following an outbreak of Bird Flu in two bird flocks recently. The recent outbreaks "highlight an increasing risk to all poultry flocks and captive birds," according to the ...

02 Nov 2022 at 11:33

National News

ALERT: Poultry flock owners urged to be vigilant as new case of bird flu is confirmed

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that regulations requiring poultry flock keepers to apply particular biosecurity measures will come into effect from midnight. The regulations are being ...

05 Dec 2024 at 17:20

Local News

Donegal on high alert as suspected Avian Flu outbreak in Fermanagh under investigation

Donegal poultry farmers are on high alert after a suspected avian flu case in Fermanagh. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have warned people of the risk that Avian Influenza (AI) poses to the ...

08 Jan 2020 at 12:17

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 ...

29 Nov 2021 at 10:57

National News

Bird flu outbreaks prompt housing orders for flocks in Ireland

Compulsory housing orders for all poultry and captive birds are due to come into force in Ireland on Monday. It comes after an outbreak of avian influenza was confirmed at a commercial turkey flock in ...

05 Nov 2025 at 19:44

Northern Ireland

‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – minister

The Government is continuing to monitor bird flu in flocks after three confirmed outbreaks early in the high risk period, the Agriculture Minister has said. Martin Heydon said it was of concern that ...

15 Nov 2025 at 16:43

National News

Fota Wildlife Park extends closure over bird flu outbreak

Fota Wildlife Park will remain closed to the public until at least the end of November after a bird flu outbreak, it has been confirmed. Bosses at the 100-acre not-for-profit wildlife park first ...

04 Nov 2025 at 16:13

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