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Minister Creed’s latest announcement on TB vaccination for Irish Badgers

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  Irish Badger Culls & Tuberculosis The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) have discussed the huge economic cost that Bovine TB imposes on the Irish economy every year - particularly for the Irish farming industry. The IWT have stated that in 2012 alone, the Irish government had spent close to €3,400,000 of the public taxpayers money on the control … Continue reading Minister Creed’s latest announcement on TB vaccination for Irish Badgers

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Volunteering: Wexford

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Seal Recue Ireland  Where: Courtown, Seal Rescue Centre, Courtown Harbour, Gorey , Co. Wexford Not only do this organisation rescue and save Seals but also Otters, Birds and many other coastal animals! Phone: (053) 942 4980 Email: sealrescueireland@gmail.com Website: http://www.sealrescueireland.org/about-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sealrescueireland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seal_rescue Wexford Wildfowl Reserve Where: Ardcavan Lance, North Slob, Co. Wexford. Wexford Wildfowl Reserve is managed by … Continue reading Volunteering: Wexford

Volunteering: Limerick

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  Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW) Where: LAW Sanctuary, Moorestown, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. LAW Charity Shops are open Monday - Friday for volunteers, donators and customers! Shops can be found on 59 Parnell Street (across from Colbert Station, Limerick) and Williams Street, Limerick City. "Currently we are desperately short of help on Sundays between 9.30am and 4pm. … Continue reading Volunteering: Limerick

Irish Species: Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus Hipposideros)

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Lesser Horseshoe Bat Bats are an absolutely amazing species as they are the only living mammal that is known to have the ability to fly! There are currently known to be 9 species of bats found in Ireland at present and the Lesser Horseshoe Bat is one of the most commonly known species on the … Continue reading Irish Species: Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus Hipposideros)

Irish Species: Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

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European Hedgehog The Western European hedgehog is the only hedgehog species found on our island! Although their small size, hedgehogs like to explore vast areas across Ireland and it has been found that females travel up to 15 hectares and male hedgehogs move farthest away with an annual exploring range of over 55 hectares! That's … Continue reading Irish Species: Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

Irish Species: Pine Marten (Martes martes)

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Pine Marten The Pine Marten (Martes martes) is a personal favourite of mine! Pine Martens are small mammals that can be found in woodland areas of Ireland. They are territorial for such a small mammal and live alone. Any other Pine Marten that steps into the territory of another will face a one-on-one showdown! Unless it is … Continue reading Irish Species: Pine Marten (Martes martes)

Irish Species: Puffin (Fratercula artica)

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Atlantic Puffin The first ever Species of the Day article for my new blog is going to be devoted to the Atlantic Puffin. This is for two reasons; firstly because they are one of my favourite bird species found in Ireland and secondly, because they are ridiculously cute!! Puffins are an amazing species because not … Continue reading Irish Species: Puffin (Fratercula artica)