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Government paid nearly €1.4m to expand Glen of the Downs nature reserve

Government paid nearly €1.4m to expand Glen of the Downs nature reserve

Internal records detail how one valuation said the land was worth just €800,000 because it was used for commercial forestry.

Asian hornet: Confirmed sighting in Ireland of insect that poses biodiversity threat

Asian hornet: Confirmed sighting in Ireland of insect that poses biodiversity threat

The Asian hornet feeds on native bees and wasps, damaging biodiversity.

Living example of traditional farmland safeguarded for nature

Living example of traditional farmland safeguarded for nature

The 90-acre area at Fedian has been described as brimming with wildflower meadows, bird-friendly hedgerows and ancient woodland.

Ireland's Greenest Places: Gain recognition for your favourite outdoor space

Ireland's Greenest Places: Gain recognition for your favourite outdoor space

More than a third of people in Ireland stressed in daily lives

More than a third of people in Ireland stressed in daily lives

EU environment ministers vote to pass legislation to restore damaged nature

EU environment ministers vote to pass legislation to restore damaged nature

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

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

Malcolm Noonan, activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting’

Malcolm Noonan, activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting’

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

The Green Party minister said the polarised conversation between farmers and climate was ‘starting to level out’.