Special Area of Conservation

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

The project will focus on lands within the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks SAC, the Caragh River catchment SAC and a 5km buffer surrounding these areas.

NEWS 16 December 2025

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

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State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

State buys 100ac of land in the Glen of the Downs

NEWS 28 November 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

FORESTRY 15 October 2025

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

NEWS 6 October 2025

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

NEWS 23 September 2025

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NPWS buys almost 100ac in Co Cork

NPWS buys almost 100ac in Co Cork

The land that was bought at White’s Marsh is planned to be used for nature restoration.

NEWS 22 March 2025

Google, Meta and Microsoft pledge €3m to rewet 450ha across country

Google, Meta and Microsoft pledge €3m to rewet 450ha across country

Peatland Finance Ireland announced what it called a “landmark” deal with three global tech companies.

NEWS 22 March 2025

Derogation role for Habitats Directive questioned

Derogation role for Habitats Directive questioned

A 2023 European Court ruling found that Ireland failed to fulfil its obligations under the Habitats Directive regarding special area of conservation (SAC) designations.

NEWS 22 March 2025

In pictures: former mill and 92ac for sale in Galway

In pictures: former mill and 92ac for sale in Galway

The 92ac of adjoining land includes some land designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and marginal ground, as well as good-quality land with road frontage.

PROPERTY 22 March 2025

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

The appeal to an Bord Pleanála followed submissions raised by the EPA and Peter Sweetman.

PIGS 22 March 2025

Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers

Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers

William Murphy of Glencar addressed two Kerry-based NPWS officers at a meeting of Kerry IFA and explained that his sheep are drowning due to SAC rules.

NEWS 22 March 2025

Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer

Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer

Kerry dairy farmer Tom Galvin said land designations are hampering farmers and ground in Kerry needs to be drained for productivity.

NEWS 22 March 2025

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