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Where is the logic in reducing Ireland’s hedgerows to ecological deserts?
Such destruction should be regarded as an ecological emergency, not routine maintenance
Ireland’s Greenest Places: Community is the catalyst that can create change
Shining a light on people working together to protect and restore our natural enviromnent is a key function of this year’s competition
Something is happening in the underwater world of Irish kelp
As well as being like a supermarket for deeper-water species, fragments can also carry carbon into deeper water, where it stays out of the atmosphere
Sculptural evergreens, ferns and grasses to add drama to urban gardens
Small city gardens are akin to theatrical stages just waiting for the right props to set the tone
Hare coursing should not need to be debated, just ended
If ever there was a case for a conscience vote in the Dáil, this is it
The Irish herbalists finding new purpose in ancient remedies
There is a growing movement of people reviving the ancient Irish healing tradition of an bean feasa
I was surprised to see this visitor on my evening river walk
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Gordon D’Arcy’s Birdstyle breaks the mould by mixing natural science with imaginative art
Six decades of birdwatching, drawing, writing and sharing and the author’s passion still shines through in new book
The source of much of our ecocide is ironic: food production
We create food to sustain us, while systematically destroying the environment that sustains us
Watch the birdy: Public asked to track ‘Irish’ cuckoos’ epic migration to Africa
Killarney’s ‘Cuach Cores’ among cuckoos undertaking journey from Ireland as far as Democratic Republic of Congo
It is time guidelines were put in place to help cat owners
I agree with licensing cats in the same manner as dogs
How a stalled Dublin development became an accidental bird reserve
Lapwings are the biggest beneficiaries, along with meadow pipits, skylarks and amber-listed ringed plovers, almost unheard of for Dublin. But it cannot last
Well-meaning wedding present of grey squirrels causing problems a century later
New all-island efforts aim to halt the spread of damaging non-native species before they become permanent residents
Habitat destruction in Ireland almost doubles without any increase in prosecutions
Figures raise questions over staffing levels in National Parks and Wildlife Service, says TD
‘I remain a country boy at heart despite spending my twenties and thirties in the city’
Living in Kenmare I have rediscovered the joy and peace I felt at my grandparents’ country cottage
Ireland’s hedgehogs are counting on public to help out with a prickly problem
Hedgehog Conservation Ireland has been set up to assess population numbers and take action
Ella McSweeney: This killer pet has driven 73 species to extinction, and roams free in Ireland
It may be a beloved pet, but it’s among the most destructive invasive predators in the natural world
Summer YA reading: Romeo and Juliet meet at a death resort while teenagers take over the world
The latest from Kelly McCaughrain, Soman Chainani, Caitlin Devlin, Beth Steiner and newcomer to the genre Tig Wallace
Rules must accommodate nature while building 50,000 homes a year
Plans for 300,000 housing units by 2030 could be hugely destructive to biodiversity. Supporting long-term ecological resilience is critical
Bees in big trouble as the lie of the land worsens
The next five-year National Pollinator Plan will be critical for arresting further decline, driven by threats to habitat
This pair of centipedes was looking to escape the paparazzi
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Nature restoration will plant the seed for exciting new careers
Students, parents and educators need to prepare for opportunities ahead in healing the environment
Natural fertiliser aid schemes shelved despite rising cost of chemical variety
Six months ago, Minister said he was ‘delighted’ at interest farmers were showing in the scheme
My cat brought this into the house. What is it?
Eye on Nature: Éanna Ní Lamhna answers your queries on lizards, caterpillars, little egrets and more
Why native Irish bluebells are under threat
Our native common bluebell is facing competition from its invading Spanish cousin
Public to be asked for input as first Nature Restoration Plan takes shape
New round of public consultation starts soon as pressure grows to save nature from its monumental struggle
National Biodiversity Week offers 300 events outside, online and in armchairs
The annual focus on nature has workshops, talks, walks and exhibitions taking place across the country
The ‘accidental beekeeper’ in Ireland’s most nature-deprived neighbourhood
Taking on two beehives and tending to a community garden in The Liberties opened Anthony Freeman-O’Brien’s eyes and heart to the benefits of urban greening
We have an asylum of cuckoos here in west Clare
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Push is on to save LIFE as EU looks to scrap nature funding scheme
LIFE programme vital to efforts to bring Ireland’s corncrakes back from the brink
One phrase has always annoyed me: ‘Remember there’s always someone worse off than you’
Am I supposed to take comfort or pleasure in the greater hardship of others? Or is it that there’s a suffering competition?
What could interest a bee in this astroturf in Athenry?
Eye on Nature: Éanna Ní Lamhna answers your queries on bewildered bees, wasp imposters, freaky-looking fungi and avian visitors
Done properly, burning gorse is vital for moors and nature
Controlled burns encourage fresh growth for wildlife and can prevent uncontrollable wildfires
David Attenborough wrote me, an annoying child in 1980s Cork, a letter to explain his mistake
Sadly, a letter from a posh man on the BBC - the same one who turns 100 on Friday - was not seen as that big a deal back then
Secret spots for wild swimming in Co Kerry
A father and son trace Ireland’s wildest swims along the Dingle Peninsula, from hidden lakes to Atlantic coves
Is there an Irish river I can drink from without vomiting?
In the 1980s about 500 Irish rivers were classed as the very best of the best but, today, there are about 20
How can I get rid of scutch in my favourite flower bed?
It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out
They’re brown, hairy and known as woolly bears here in Ireland but don’t panic
Eye on Nature: Eanna Ní Lamhna responds to readers’ queries and observations on the natural world
Coillte, Bord na Móna lands to be handed over under new effort to tackle ‘abysmal’ state of nature in Ireland
National Parks and Wildlife Service best placed to manage lands for nature, says Minister
Dedicated nature fund needed to save Ireland’s remaining wildlife, advisory body says
Committee makes dozens of recommendations for new national Nature Restoration Plan
What is this growth coming from my electric socket in Dublin?
Eye on Nature: Eanna Ní Lamhna responds to readers’ queries and observations on the natural world
The best plants for Irish seaside gardens
Some Irish seaside gardens enjoy a sheltered microclimate, while others must cope with exposure to destructive salty gales
Asparagus season has arrived – here’s how to make the most of it
There’s an easy tip for blanching your spears that will make all the difference
Trade in animals sharpens risk of sharing pathogens with humans
Investment in animal welfare, environmental protection and restoration must continue to be part of public health agenda
Imagine Inishturk with a dozen five‑star resorts: a warning from the Greek islands
Overtourism is overwhelming small islands, hollowing out local life and exposing the absence of any coherent national strategy
I spotted a seabird perched in a tree. Is this a mad Dublin abnormality?
Eye on nature: Eanna Ní Lamhna responds to readers’ queries and observations on the natural world
A Greenland shark is the sort of chap you could go for a pint with
Sligo stranding of creature that can live for 500 years a reminder of how we foolishly imagine ourselves divinely engineered superbeings
Ireland’s hills are victims of policy that hurts farmers and nature
Incentives to do the wrong thing have hindered habitats, wildlife and good farming practice
Buzzy, starry-eyed YA titles argue for the importance of the arts
YA fiction reads for April from Caryl Lewis, Méabh Collins, Derek Landy, Susie Nadler and a debut from Stephen Daly
This Common toad is now considered to be an invasive species
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