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Gardaí seize wild bird in Limerick following operation
Limerick
The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the illegal trapping and possession of wild birds
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Irish gardeners urged to cut holes in fences before April
Gardening
Households across Ireland are being urged to create small 'hedgehog highway' holes in fences before April.
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Gardaí launch investigation after stag beheaded in Dublin
Wildlife
The "callous killing" has been condemned
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Irish island with stunning views, breathtaking wildlife and quirky landmark
Travel
The island is a hidden gem and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including tens of thousands of seabirds
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Watch: Huge deer brings traffic on Irish road to a halt - 'I was terrified it would jump into my car'
Wildlife
The moment the stunning wild animal wandered onto the road was caught on video
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Irish homes hit by surprising garden rule change in September
Gardening
From September, Irish homes can finally trim and maintain their garden hedges again after a months-long wildlife protection ban.
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Irish homes told to leave one food item out for robins in August
Wildlife
Irish households are being urged to feed robins specific items this summer instead of fat-rich foods to keep them healthy during the warmer months.
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Task force launched after Asian Hornet captured in Cork prompts 'biosecurity alert'
Wildlife
Members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant and report any suspected sightings
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Zach Bryan concert promoters issue stark warning to fans ahead of Phoenix Park gigs
Phoenix Park
The singer is set to fly into Dublin tomorrow ahead of his three sold out gigs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Irish gardeners urged to place potatoes on bird tables this spring
Gardening
As spring arrives in Ireland, gardeners are encouraged to support nesting birds by offering boiled potatoes and other energy-rich foods like seeds, pasta and rice to help them thrive during this crucial season.
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Wildlife experts baffled after rare species of newt discovered for the first time in Ireland
Cork
The location of the breeding colony is being kept top-secret to protect them
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Watch: Deer management group chairman filmed shooting animal in head - even though it was already dead
Wildlife
The Wild Deer Association of Ireland said Ger O’Brien had been paid by the Department of Agriculture to humanely dispatch the deer, even though it was already dead
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Numerous deer died after getting tangled in netting in Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
Exclusive: One deer was strangled to death after getting stuck in nets, while others were euthanised after getting their antlers tangled
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Dublin Zoo loses critically endangered bird after escape from damaged enclosure
Dublin Zoo
Exclusive: The citron-crested cockatoo - one of as few as 500 left in the world - was lost in what the zoo described as an "unfortunate incident"
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Hundreds of deer buried in mass grave in Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park
EXCLUSIVE: The OPW has been asked to stop the practice over fears that contaminants may be entering groundwater beside a residential area
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Gardai probe suspected 'badger-baiting' in Limerick after discovery of 'intentionally dug holes'
An Garda Siochana
Badgers are a protected species in Ireland and baiting is deemed a serious offence under the Wildlife Act
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Devastating fire engulfs Florida wildlife centre with majority of its 250 animals feared dead
Animals
The wildlife centre in Madeira Beach, Florida was home to dozens of mammal and reptile species
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Son of EuroMillions winner Dolores McNamara has house renovation plans held up due to possible impact on bats
Euromillions
Last month, Gary McNamara and Michelle McNamara lodged plans for 'Stable Lodge'
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Huge black pig 'brought down' with tranquilliser after running riot on the roads of Donegal
Donegal
The Animals In Need Charity, Wild Ireland, the ISPCA as well as local vets swung into action to rescue the roaming creature
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Hunters could be offered premium bounty to shoot and kill 'rampant' mink population
Wildlife
Proposals would see bounties of €20 per mink tail paid to successful hunters
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Onlookers stunned as stag has head cut off by passing motorist moments after it was killed in Donegal crash
Donegal
The rest of the body of the animal was left at the side of the road
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Donegal man wants to reintroduce wild wolves to Ireland to cull deer despite local concerns
Wildlife
An ambulance in the Dungloe area was damaged recently when it was struck by a deer
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Bird Watch Ireland issues statement as they are inundated with messages about 'missing' garden birds
Wildlife
The organisation has received many calls and emails about why there are no birds in Irish gardens at the moment, but they say it is "entirely normal"
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Horsefly bites: What they look like and how to treat them as 30C heatwave sees increase in flying insects
Health
The country has been left sweating uncomfortably in the last week thanks to record-breaking temperatures and very little wind and rain.
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