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Hosepipe ban to come into effect in West Cork from midnight

# Conservation

Hosepipe ban to come into effect in West Cork from midnight

Aug 29th 2022, 8:35 AM 24,553 Views 14 Comments

Under the ban, people are not allowed to use their water supply for garden hoses or other non-essential uses.

Irish Water reminds people to conserve water as hot spell continues and supply runs low

# Drought

Irish Water reminds people to conserve water as hot spell continues and supply runs low

Aug 12th 2022, 7:43 PM 11,473 Views 18 Comments

Overnight restrictions are in place in parts of West Cork, Kerry and Galway.

Minister Noonan urges rare Irish bats to hang in there at conservation plan launch

# Bat-streets Back

Minister Noonan urges rare Irish bats to hang in there at conservation plan launch

Aug 11th 2022, 1:46 PM 13,234 Views 10 Comments

The species has an estimated population of 12,790 and is confined to the six western counties; from south Mayo down to west Cork.

Plans for up to 30% of Irish waters to be designated as marine protected areas

# Conservation

Plans for up to 30% of Irish waters to be designated as marine protected areas

Aug 5th 2022, 3:05 PM 10,580 Views 17 Comments

Legislation will aim to provide the State with powers to help address biodiversity loss and climate change by conserving marine ecosystems.

Water conservation in place for dozen areas at risk of drought in midlands and south-east

# Drying Weather

Water conservation in place for dozen areas at risk of drought in midlands and south-east

Updated Jul 18th 2022, 5:00 PM 21,609 Views 37 Comments

Irish Water has seen a noticeable increase in demand for water since the middle of last week.

Non-native conifer plantations likely to 'have a damaging impact' on red squirrel conservation

# Research

Non-native conifer plantations likely to 'have a damaging impact' on red squirrel conservation

Jan 12th 2022, 2:20 PM 9,730 Views 12 Comments

A new study found that native predators in native woodland are key for the species to survive in Ireland and Britain.

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Endangered orangutan gives birth to healthy infant in New Orleans zoo

# Sumatran Orangutan

Endangered orangutan gives birth to healthy infant in New Orleans zoo

Dec 28th 2021, 3:50 PM 21,940 Views 6 Comments

Fewer than 14,000 Sumatran orangutans live in the wild.

# Eblana Theatre

The Arts Council has criticised new Busáras HQ plans which would see loss of Eblana Theatre

Nov 29th 2021, 1:04 PM 19,110 Views 18 Comments

Michael Scott’s original vision for Busáras included plans for a nightclub on the top floor, a newsreel cinema, a crèche, and a barber’s.

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How a lost shoe and Viking coins help tell the history of Glendalough

# Hidden History

How a lost shoe and Viking coins help tell the history of Glendalough

Sep 20th 2020, 8:30 AM 26,575 Views 11 Comments

They’re on display now in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, which can be viewed online.

Minister for Heritage welcomes prosecution of men found shooting herring gulls

# Wexford

Minister for Heritage welcomes prosecution of men found shooting herring gulls

Jul 31st 2020, 6:13 PM 31,254 Views 0 Comments

The defendents were found to have unlawfully shot herring gulls in Wexford in 2019.

Foxes and crows may need to be culled to protect ground-nesting birds, study suggests

# A Crow To Pluck

Foxes and crows may need to be culled to protect ground-nesting birds, study suggests

Jul 21st 2020, 6:20 AM 18,197 Views 59 Comments

The Eurasian Curlew is one of the birds at risk in Ireland as three-quarters of ground-nesting bird species face a decline in numbers around Europe.

Irish Water asks people to conserve as households now use 20% more water each day

# Reduce

Irish Water asks people to conserve as households now use 20% more water each day

May 12th 2020, 7:45 AM 20,111 Views 113 Comments

Data shows households are using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day compared to February.

Ireland wins €4.3 million in EU funding for corncrake conservation project

# EU Life Funding

Ireland wins €4.3 million in EU funding for corncrake conservation project

Dec 19th 2019, 9:03 AM 17,017 Views 50 Comments

The population of Corncrake has declined by 85% since the 1970s.

Naturalist and TV personality David Bellamy dies aged 86

# Bellers

Naturalist and TV personality David Bellamy dies aged 86

Dec 11th 2019, 7:13 PM 26,867 Views 35 Comments

In a statement, the director of the foundation he co-founded described Bellamy as a “larger-than-life character”.

Nesting boxes for swifts being installed at revamped Leinster House

# Conservation

Nesting boxes for swifts being installed at revamped Leinster House

Aug 27th 2019, 6:05 AM 10,325 Views 30 Comments

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the boxes will help protect the threatened species of bird.

Beloved Thai dugong found dead with plastic in her stomach

# Marium

Beloved Thai dugong found dead with plastic in her stomach

Aug 17th 2019, 2:13 PM 84,281 Views 20 Comments

Marium’s story went viral after she washed ashore in Thailand earlier this year.

Back to its roots: Shelbourne Hotel dropping iconic revolving doors in return to original entrance structure

# Dublin

Back to its roots: Shelbourne Hotel dropping iconic revolving doors in return to original entrance structure

Aug 14th 2019, 6:10 PM 35,002 Views 22 Comments

The hotel said personal injury claims and more than 20 incidents prompted the move.

25% of Irish people say they don't need to conserve water because of how often it rains

# Irish Water

25% of Irish people say they don't need to conserve water because of how often it rains

Jul 17th 2019, 6:20 AM 16,313 Views 68 Comments

Irish Water also admitted that leaks across the country are a “massive problem”, at a rate of 43%.

Landing of v-notched crawfish to be banned under law in bid to restore numbers in Irish coastal waters

# Late De-Bait

Landing of v-notched crawfish to be banned under law in bid to restore numbers in Irish coastal waters

May 31st 2019, 10:32 PM 23,030 Views 22 Comments

The move follows a decline in crawfish landings in recent years.

Dublin landmark Saint Patrick's Cathedral is embarking on its biggest building project in 150 years

# Sponsor A Slate

Dublin landmark Saint Patrick's Cathedral is embarking on its biggest building project in 150 years

May 11th 2019, 12:00 PM 13,835 Views 23 Comments

The iconic building – which is over 700 years old – needs its entire roof replaced.

Hiding in plain sight: 5 fascinating old buildings around Dublin you probably never noticed

# If These Walls Could Talk

Hiding in plain sight: 5 fascinating old buildings around Dublin you probably never noticed

Feb 27th 2019, 4:41 PM 36,737 Views 7 Comments

Behind nondescript facades, some of Dublin’s oldest houses are being lovingly preserved.

People in Mullingar asked to conserve water to reduce risk of summer outages

# Critically Low

People in Mullingar asked to conserve water to reduce risk of summer outages

Jan 29th 2019, 12:41 PM 8,928 Views 33 Comments

Lough Owel, which supplies water to 50,000 homes and businesses, has now reached critically low levels.

Four 'vulnerable' cheetah cubs born at Fota Wildlife Park

# Pride Of Cork

Four 'vulnerable' cheetah cubs born at Fota Wildlife Park

Dec 27th 2018, 1:28 PM 22,847 Views 14 Comments

The Northern cheetah cubs were born at the conservation park in November.

Protection of hen harriers could stop multi-million-euro wind farm project in Donegal

# Moonbeg

Protection of hen harriers could stop multi-million-euro wind farm project in Donegal

Sep 22nd 2018, 5:30 PM 15,831 Views 0 Comments

A conservation group has been granted leave to legally challenge planning approval for the development.

How did 11 of Kenya's most precious and protected black rhinos end up dead?

# Controversy

How did 11 of Kenya's most precious and protected black rhinos end up dead?

Sep 1st 2018, 11:00 AM 20,881 Views 13 Comments

Officials are now blaming each other for the fiasco in a country which prides itself on its conservation efforts.

Irish Water extends hosepipe ban for 16 counties until the end of September

# Conservation

Irish Water extends hosepipe ban for 16 counties until the end of September

Aug 28th 2018, 1:26 PM 27,149 Views 134 Comments

The Greater Dublin area could face “historic low levels” of water going into winter, the company warned.

200 elephants to be moved to Mozambique as part of effort to prevent falling numbers

# Circle Of Life

200 elephants to be moved to Mozambique as part of effort to prevent falling numbers

Jul 24th 2018, 10:17 AM 8,590 Views 11 Comments

The operation will be one of the country’s largest ever elephant relocations.

'A complete disaster': Eight out of 14 endangered rhinos die after moving to a new park

# Kenya Wildlife Service

'A complete disaster': Eight out of 14 endangered rhinos die after moving to a new park

Jul 13th 2018, 8:00 PM 31,667 Views 33 Comments

The loss of so many in one go is unprecedented – an investigation has been launched.

# Drought

Nationwide Status Yellow drought warning extended into next week

Updated Jul 13th 2018, 3:50 PM 27,688 Views 90 Comments

Met Éireann has said there will be small amounts of rainfall at times over the coming days.

Poll: Are you making an effort to conserve water?

# Conservation

Poll: Are you making an effort to conserve water?

Jul 6th 2018, 8:00 AM 32,358 Views 160 Comments

The national hosepipe ban has started.

Nationwide hosepipe ban to kick in from Friday

# Conservation

Nationwide hosepipe ban to kick in from Friday

Jul 4th 2018, 5:22 PM 53,660 Views 187 Comments

There has been little or no rain over the last 30 days.

Streets washed with canal water, buses washed every third night - how services deal with water restrictions

# Drought

Streets washed with canal water, buses washed every third night - how services deal with water restrictions

Jul 4th 2018, 7:20 AM 37,166 Views 80 Comments

Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water where possible.

Hosepipe ban: There has been fewer than 10 reports of water misuse

# Summer Of Discontent

Hosepipe ban: There has been fewer than 10 reports of water misuse

Jul 3rd 2018, 9:34 PM 25,607 Views 67 Comments

Those found in breach of the hosepipe ban could face a fine of €125.

Irish Water set to announce specific bans on water use

# Conservation

Irish Water set to announce specific bans on water use

Updated Jun 29th 2018, 2:18 PM 32,925 Views 126 Comments

In a statement, the company said the announcements would be made “shortly”.

Water levels to be dropped in Dublin as temperatures soar

# Save Water

Water levels to be dropped in Dublin as temperatures soar

Updated Jun 28th 2018, 4:00 PM 35,757 Views 186 Comments

Irish Water has asked the public to conserve water where possible during the hot weather.

# Conservation

Panda conservation is worth billions of dollars a year

Jun 28th 2018, 11:01 AM 15,608 Views 10 Comments

A new study looked at pandas and their reserves, and compared them in 1980 to today.

Former tenement house will take visitors on 300-year tour of Dublin life

# 14 Henrietta Street

Former tenement house will take visitors on 300-year tour of Dublin life

Jun 15th 2018, 10:52 AM 23,611 Views 25 Comments

The building in Dublin’s north inner city has won two architectural awards.

Using monkeys and apes in film and TV is 'misleading' millions of viewers

# Monkey Business

Using monkeys and apes in film and TV is 'misleading' millions of viewers

Jan 21st 2018, 12:00 PM 20,130 Views 28 Comments

A third of people surveyed think that chimpanzees are not endangered because they star in films and TV shows often.

Three 1830s houses demolished at Dublin's Five Lamps to make way for social housing

# City Planning

Three 1830s houses demolished at Dublin's Five Lamps to make way for social housing

Jan 20th 2018, 7:30 AM 47,537 Views 56 Comments

The State conservation group had suggested the houses be made protected structures, but an order to demolish them to build housing for senior citizens had already been made.

'Maternity leave' compensation system could help increase elephant population

# Laos

'Maternity leave' compensation system could help increase elephant population

Nov 5th 2017, 10:00 AM 11,287 Views 3 Comments

New research shows how the increase in elephants’ workloads has affected their reproduction.

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