Photographic Showcase Of The Underwater World In Nenagh Library
A unique exhibition of underwater photography is being held in Nenagh Library over the course of the coming weeks. The photographs feature a wide range of fish, anemones and other marine life taken by divers. This exhibition is associated with the Diving Ireland Expo which will be held at the Abbey Court Hotel Nenagh in […]
Feeding Birds In Your Garden During The Colder Months
During the cruel Winter months many birds struggle to find food when trees are bare, and invertebrates are difficult to find. These conditions mean that these usual food sources which sustain birds during the rest of the year are scarce and many of them find themselves struggling to survive. Birds also have a higher metabolism than […]
Helping Hedgehogs Visiting Your Garden Year Round
Although they are not a native species to Ireland hedgehogs are one of the country’s most beloved wild animals. However, in recent years these small spiky mammals have been facing more danger than ever. British hedgehog populations have declined to historically low levels and were put on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red […]
Tipperary Native Joe MacGrath Appointed To Independent Advisory Committee On Nature Restoration
The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine have announced the names of the members included in the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration. Included in the committee is Joe MacGrath from Nenagh in Tipperary. Mr. MacGrath has previously held the position of Chief Executive […]
Minister Malcolm Noonan Welcomes Nature and Heritage Package in Budget 2025
The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan approved of the nature and heritage conservation measures announced as part of Budget 2025. These measures include increased investment in the protection of habitats that support vulnerable species, commitment to meeting EU and International obligations, continuing the implementation of Heritage Ireland’s 2030 plan, a 15% […]
Cashel Library Hosts Planting and Pollinator Workshops for Sustainable Development Goals Week 2024
As part of Sustainable Development Goals Week 2024, Cashel Library is partnering with Grow It Yourself Waterford to deliver workshops on seed sowing and pollinators. These workshops will be hosted by Adrian O’ Connor. Grow It Yourself provides people with the skills to produce their own food in a sustainable manner and lead a […]
Deadline for Submissions to Tipperary’s Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 – 2030 Extended
Tipperary County Council in partnership with the Heritage Council are developing a Biodiversity action plan for County Tipperary. This plan will aim to outline Tipperary County Council’s intentions relating to nature and biodiversity across the county. Through the Biodiversity Action Plan measures will be put in place to safeguard Tipperary’s wildlife and natural spaces. […]
Cabragh Wetlands Hosts Ecology Fieldwork Workshop for Junior Cycle Teachers
The Cabragh Wetlands are running an ecology fieldwork workshop for post primary teachers who want the opportunity to develop their skills in habitat study and field work for ecology. The workshop will take place on Saturday, September 28th in The Cabragh Wetlands (E41 T266) beginning at 10am and finishing at 1pm. The workshop will […]
Cabragh Wetlands Hosts ‘Biodiversity and Climate Action’ Workshop
Tipperary County Council in partnership with the Cabragh Wetlands are hosting a day course on planting to encourage biodiversity in your garden. The course will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 10am to 4pm in the Wetlands and will be facilitated by environmentalist and horticulturist Aoife Munn. This ‘Biodiversity and Climate Action Workshop’ will […]