Special area of conservation

Public meeting planned over proposed 750ac oyster farms in Donegal

The applications cover roughly 750 acres and stretch from areas near Buncrana to Rathmullan and include a new cluster of oyster farms proposed off Manorcunningham.

NEWS 16 February 2026

Public meeting planned over proposed 750ac oyster farms in Donegal

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Scenic Monaghan land has amenity and wildlife value

Scenic Monaghan land has amenity and wildlife value

FOR SALE 28 January 2026

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

New woodland restoration EIP looking for farmer partners

NEWS 16 December 2025

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

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

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

FORESTRY 15 October 2025

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Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

Permission refused for Kildare biomethane plant

The project faced significant opposition from the local community, attracting over 200 objections and observations.

NEWS 31 March 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

At Ennis District Court, Judge Adrian Harris said he had to record a conviction against Co Galway farmer, Martin Feeney as 10ac of limestone habitat “has been destroyed", Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 31 March 2025

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 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 March 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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