Oonagh Duggan
@naturenymph.bsky.social
Head of Advocacy at BirdWatch Ireland. (pic : Hen Harrier by Dick Coombes)
Extremely worrying that the Advisory Ctee for National Nature Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment from govt to fund the implementation of the Plan. The 3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Extremely worrying that the Advisory Ctee for National Nature Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment from govt to fund the implementation of the Plan. The 3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
EU decision-makers are on a mission to roll back vital nature laws
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature
Environmental laws need to be enforced not weakened @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu
Read more here 👉 wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/eu...
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The discovery of a Flapper Skate egg on Bray seafront is another reminder that all is not lost. Even the Irish Sea has the capacity to recover if given a fighting chance.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
An extraordinary find in the Irish Sea left experts gobsmacked
Ella McSweeney: Is a once-common species returning to the Irish Sea thanks to overspill from marine protected areas elsewhere?
www.irishtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The discovery of a Flapper Skate egg on Bray seafront is another reminder that all is not lost. Even the Irish Sea has the capacity to recover if given a fighting chance.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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What excuse do the other countries have for delaying nature restoartion?
Mindblowing and inspiring that Ukraine has managed to continue its dam removal efforts in spite of everything.
freshwaterblog.net/2025/11/04/u...
freshwaterblog.net/2025/11/04/u...
Ukrainian river restoration project during wartime wins major award
The Bilyi River after the removal of an obsolete dam. Image: Danube-Carpathian Programme Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has brought death and destruction not only to towns and cities, but als…
freshwaterblog.net
November 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What excuse do the other countries have for delaying nature restoartion?
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Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...
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“It holds bountiful oil, gas, minerals & fish. And it promises to shorten global shipping routes”.
Well hallelujah, collapsing Arctic ice sheet will allow full-scale looting of one of world’s last remaining pristine landscapes.
Capitalism (and media) looks increasingly like a global death cult.
Well hallelujah, collapsing Arctic ice sheet will allow full-scale looting of one of world’s last remaining pristine landscapes.
Capitalism (and media) looks increasingly like a global death cult.
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“It holds bountiful oil, gas, minerals & fish. And it promises to shorten global shipping routes”.
Well hallelujah, collapsing Arctic ice sheet will allow full-scale looting of one of world’s last remaining pristine landscapes.
Capitalism (and media) looks increasingly like a global death cult.
Well hallelujah, collapsing Arctic ice sheet will allow full-scale looting of one of world’s last remaining pristine landscapes.
Capitalism (and media) looks increasingly like a global death cult.
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BirdWatch Ireland is seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island, Co. Donegal as part of PeacePlus Nature. The application deadline is 1st December. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.
Tory Island Warden PeacePlus - BirdWatch Ireland
birdwatchireland.ie
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
BirdWatch Ireland is seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island, Co. Donegal as part of PeacePlus Nature. The application deadline is 1st December. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.
We will be marching on Sat Nov 15 as part of the national climate demonstration calling for an end to fossil fuels and greater protection for seabirds like the Puffin which are also impacted by climate change. 1pm Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
BirdWatch Ireland will march for end to fossil fuel era and greater protection for seabirds - BirdWatch Ireland
On Saturday, 15th November, the Stop Climate Chaos coalition will assemble at 13:00 in Parnell Square, Dublin. BirdWatch Ireland calls on its members to join it, and its human-sized Puffin, at the...
birdwatchireland.ie
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We will be marching on Sat Nov 15 as part of the national climate demonstration calling for an end to fossil fuels and greater protection for seabirds like the Puffin which are also impacted by climate change. 1pm Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
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Job opportunity at BirdWatch Ireland! We are recruiting a PeacePlus Finance & Project Manager: the application deadline has been extended to Wednesday 19th November. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.
PeacePlus Finance and Project Manager - BirdWatch Ireland
birdwatchireland.ie
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Job opportunity at BirdWatch Ireland! We are recruiting a PeacePlus Finance & Project Manager: the application deadline has been extended to Wednesday 19th November. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.
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The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The idea that Ireland has ever "gold plated" the transposition of EU Environmental law, is causing a lot of people in my world to chortle manically.
My PDCY election take aways:
Govt didnt seem to be v interested in selecting candidates
Negativity & low blows are seen thru
Most want a president who's a thinker
An Irish prez is where we'd like the world to be but maybe not where we are.
Peace, empathy, unity, nuance, context.
Govt didnt seem to be v interested in selecting candidates
Negativity & low blows are seen thru
Most want a president who's a thinker
An Irish prez is where we'd like the world to be but maybe not where we are.
Peace, empathy, unity, nuance, context.
October 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
My PDCY election take aways:
Govt didnt seem to be v interested in selecting candidates
Negativity & low blows are seen thru
Most want a president who's a thinker
An Irish prez is where we'd like the world to be but maybe not where we are.
Peace, empathy, unity, nuance, context.
Govt didnt seem to be v interested in selecting candidates
Negativity & low blows are seen thru
Most want a president who's a thinker
An Irish prez is where we'd like the world to be but maybe not where we are.
Peace, empathy, unity, nuance, context.
Great thread.
Collison ignores that Irelands boom - bust economic cycles have come from elites concentrating power & wealth. Handing more control to neo-liberal politicians risks repeating the same mistakes. We needs accountability, not another elite “efficiency fix” www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
John Collison of Stripe: Ireland is going backwards. Here’s how to get it moving
The Stripe co-founder looks at how the State can get out of the government-by-agency corner into which it has painted itself
www.irishtimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Great thread.
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Dear MS Politicians + MEPs @europarl.europa.eu:
Please start making noise about the #LIFE program. The @ec.europa.eu proposal is insufficient, we need dedicated money in the #MFF (ECF/NRP) to #RestoreNature!
cc @cesarluena.bsky.social @juttapaulus.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social
Please start making noise about the #LIFE program. The @ec.europa.eu proposal is insufficient, we need dedicated money in the #MFF (ECF/NRP) to #RestoreNature!
cc @cesarluena.bsky.social @juttapaulus.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Dear MS Politicians + MEPs @europarl.europa.eu:
Please start making noise about the #LIFE program. The @ec.europa.eu proposal is insufficient, we need dedicated money in the #MFF (ECF/NRP) to #RestoreNature!
cc @cesarluena.bsky.social @juttapaulus.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social
Please start making noise about the #LIFE program. The @ec.europa.eu proposal is insufficient, we need dedicated money in the #MFF (ECF/NRP) to #RestoreNature!
cc @cesarluena.bsky.social @juttapaulus.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social
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Brilliant visuals making the latest bird migration science accessible.
The birds have important messages for us about our rapidly changing home.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The birds have important messages for us about our rapidly changing home.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised
Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are re...
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Brilliant visuals making the latest bird migration science accessible.
The birds have important messages for us about our rapidly changing home.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The birds have important messages for us about our rapidly changing home.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
BirdWatch Ireland is recruiting a Comms Officer. Please spread the word!
BirdWatch Ireland is recruiting a Communications Officer, a 2-year position partially funded through the Heritage Council's Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2025. For full details and to apply, visit birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...
October 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
BirdWatch Ireland is recruiting a Comms Officer. Please spread the word!
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Q: Why was the person responsible for the Blackwater fish kill never found?
A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.
I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.
I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
CountryWide - RTÉ Radio 1
The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.
www.rte.ie
October 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Q: Why was the person responsible for the Blackwater fish kill never found?
A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.
I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
A: it wasn’t anybody’s job.
I talked to the heads of all the agencies involved in the investigation, about why the biggest pollution event in Irish history fell between the cracks.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Global Warning now on Al Jazeera.
Episode 1 broadcast this week. Or you can stream it here.
👉 www.aljazeera.com/video/featur...
#Climate #ClimateCrisis hasn’t gone away.
Episode 1 broadcast this week. Or you can stream it here.
👉 www.aljazeera.com/video/featur...
#Climate #ClimateCrisis hasn’t gone away.
October 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Global Warning now on Al Jazeera.
Episode 1 broadcast this week. Or you can stream it here.
👉 www.aljazeera.com/video/featur...
#Climate #ClimateCrisis hasn’t gone away.
Episode 1 broadcast this week. Or you can stream it here.
👉 www.aljazeera.com/video/featur...
#Climate #ClimateCrisis hasn’t gone away.
I fnd myself getting v.angry listening to less than convincing commentary frm IFI & @epaireland.bsky.social on Countrywide abt Blackwater. Well done to @philipb-h.bsky.social for keeping the river in the news. Does govt care at all abt this & all rivers? www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
CountryWide Saturday 11 October 2025
People, events and happenings around the country, presented by Philip Boucher-Hayes.
www.rte.ie
October 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I fnd myself getting v.angry listening to less than convincing commentary frm IFI & @epaireland.bsky.social on Countrywide abt Blackwater. Well done to @philipb-h.bsky.social for keeping the river in the news. Does govt care at all abt this & all rivers? www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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EPA report:
💩 59% of sewage plants pollute our rivers & seas
😬40% of the failures can be quickly avoided as due to poor procedures, maintenance & training
Robust training & preventative maintenance + more urgent timelines on infrastructure needed.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
💩 59% of sewage plants pollute our rivers & seas
😬40% of the failures can be quickly avoided as due to poor procedures, maintenance & training
Robust training & preventative maintenance + more urgent timelines on infrastructure needed.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Raw and untreated sewage flowing into waterways amid delays to upgrade works
Environmental Protection Agency warns Uisce Éireann of prosecution for failures
www.irishtimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
EPA report:
💩 59% of sewage plants pollute our rivers & seas
😬40% of the failures can be quickly avoided as due to poor procedures, maintenance & training
Robust training & preventative maintenance + more urgent timelines on infrastructure needed.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
💩 59% of sewage plants pollute our rivers & seas
😬40% of the failures can be quickly avoided as due to poor procedures, maintenance & training
Robust training & preventative maintenance + more urgent timelines on infrastructure needed.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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SWAN Calls for More Urgent Action as EPA Report Exposes Persistent Sewage Failures
It “shows that more than 40% of the pollution failures are down to issues that could be rapidly addressed such as poor plant operation & inadequate maintenance & training"
swanireland.ie/2025/10/swan...
It “shows that more than 40% of the pollution failures are down to issues that could be rapidly addressed such as poor plant operation & inadequate maintenance & training"
swanireland.ie/2025/10/swan...
SWAN Calls for More Urgent Action as EPA Report Exposes Persistent Sewage Failures - Sustainable Water Network
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), representing 25 of Ireland’s leading environmental NGOs, has warned that the recent EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report [1] demonstrates that pressing failures ...
swanireland.ie
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
SWAN Calls for More Urgent Action as EPA Report Exposes Persistent Sewage Failures
It “shows that more than 40% of the pollution failures are down to issues that could be rapidly addressed such as poor plant operation & inadequate maintenance & training"
swanireland.ie/2025/10/swan...
It “shows that more than 40% of the pollution failures are down to issues that could be rapidly addressed such as poor plant operation & inadequate maintenance & training"
swanireland.ie/2025/10/swan...
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The shocking list of chemicals and treatments that are allowed to be used in so called 'organic' salmon from fish farms in Ireland highlighted by SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer at the @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference.
October 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The shocking list of chemicals and treatments that are allowed to be used in so called 'organic' salmon from fish farms in Ireland highlighted by SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer at the @salmonwatchireland.bsky.social conference.
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Good news and hopefully a breakthrough in funding conservation along our flyway.
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
It follows ground breaking work @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social has been doing in the East Asia- Australasia and the Americas flyways.
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
It follows ground breaking work @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social has been doing in the East Asia- Australasia and the Americas flyways.
World Bank and BirdLife launch historic conservation push
The latest Global Flyway Initiative aims to save critical bird habitats and link three continents across the African-Eurasian Flyway…
www.birdlife.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Good news and hopefully a breakthrough in funding conservation along our flyway.
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
It follows ground breaking work @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social has been doing in the East Asia- Australasia and the Americas flyways.
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
It follows ground breaking work @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social has been doing in the East Asia- Australasia and the Americas flyways.
@rteradio1.bsky.social Countrywide was top notch again yest. Anyone else hear it? The brutality of colonialism when a landlord tried to create the biggest sheep farm in Ireland. Farming, nature, artefacts in the landscape. Compelling listening. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Countrywide full episode: A special programme on new books about farms, rural life and nature
A special programme on new books about farms, rural life and nature.
www.rte.ie
October 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@rteradio1.bsky.social Countrywide was top notch again yest. Anyone else hear it? The brutality of colonialism when a landlord tried to create the biggest sheep farm in Ireland. Farming, nature, artefacts in the landscape. Compelling listening. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Very proud that #RestoreNature campaign won the SER comms award.
Well done @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @wwf.eu @eeb.org @clienteartheur.bsky.social
Well done @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @wwf.eu @eeb.org @clienteartheur.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Very proud that #RestoreNature campaign won the SER comms award.
Well done @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @wwf.eu @eeb.org @clienteartheur.bsky.social
Well done @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @wwf.eu @eeb.org @clienteartheur.bsky.social
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www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM