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Amphibian watchman – “When we save the frogs, we’re protecting all our wildlife, all our ecosystems and all humans.” — Dr. Kerry Kriger

The rich biodiversity in Ireland is a result of its varied landscapes, including rugged mountains, rolling hills, fertile valleys, and extensive coastline. The country boasts a remarkable array of plant and animal species, many of which are native and unique to Ireland. Ancient forests, boglands, fertile river valleys, mountainscapes and coastal habitats support a wide range of flora and fauna, which are essential to the healthy fisheries anglers enjoy.

The following reports feature nature observations, reflections on wildlife and more..

RTE - The habitat was located in the Whittard Canyon (Images from NUI Galway-led cruise courtesy of the Marine Institute)

Rare marine habitat found off southwest coast – RTE News

Scientists from NUI Galway have discovered a marine habitat with organisms hundreds of years old in Irish waters. The researchers published their findings today, in...
The river bank walk beside the Laune is one of the many attractive heritage walks around the town.

Killorglin Biodiversity, join the experts at St Michael's Hall tonight at 7.30pm

Killorglin Biodiversity - Our Living Environment: Living with Biodiversity Join local experts on the environment, sustainability and ecology for an evening of presentations and discussion on...

Invasive Species Questionnaire – we want to hear your views

When invasive species become established they cause significant damage to freshwater ecosystems, fish populations and to the economies that depend upon them. Next to...

Freshwater Jellyfish in Lough Derg – Surely Not!

Angler Pat Joyce from Caslteconnell in Limericknearly fell off his fishing stand when, about three weeks ago (early August), he spotted what looked like...

Good salmon fishing continues at Erriff

Fishery manager Jim Stafford reports on fishing for the week to the 25th August, which started with a big spate of 1.7m on the...
Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery - Able ghillie Len Tomlinson returning John Tarbetts Ballincurrig fish.

A nice 5lber caught but water levels make fishing difficult at Ballyduff Salmon Fishery

Brendan Peppard reports from Ballyduff Bridge Fishery on the Munster Blackwater: 27/08/2013: The river is steadily dropping making things difficult on all the ...

Anglers catch glimpse of killer whales

BROTHERS fishing off the north-west coast got more than they bargained for when two killer whales appeared beside them. Sea anglers John and Pat Cunningham...

Whale rescued from lobster pots – Leitrim Observer

A whale has been rescued after becoming entangled in lobster pots. The creature, believed to be a minke whale about 25 feet long, became...

The Green Peter fished wet can look like an Olive and the trout will...

Lough Sheelin Angling Report By Brenda Montgomery, IFI May 13th – May 19th 2013 ‘Gold at the end of the rainbows for the Sheelin anglers’ "For...

Like a fish out of water…, Irish Examiner

Invasive species, not native to Ireland, are threatening flora and fauna, and can be harmful, says Dan MacCarthy. THE ladybird idled along a leaf...