Ann Haigh, an Invasive Species Officer from the National Biodiversity Data Centre, joins the Irish Wildlife Trust for an informative and engaging webinar on the invasive Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) and what it means for Ireland. This presentation will introduce the Asian hornet, outlining relevant biology, and the threat it poses to Irish pollinators and … Continued
Join this Teagasc Signpost Series webinar to learn about the important work being carried out under ACRES to tackle invasive species across Ireland. This webinar will focus on practical, on-the-ground actions being implemented through the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), with a particular emphasis on managing and controlling invasive species in agricultural landscapes. Lorraine Hope … Continued
NEIS-bio “Natural extractives from Invasive Species and Biobased Solutions” is a 2-year Research Ireland funded project based in ATU Sligo and lead by the head of the Environmental Science Department- Salem Gharbia. Currently in our first year, our aim is to address a gap in recordings of aquatic invasive plant species by taking on a … Continued
The impacts of invasive non-native species on small islands are often much worse than elsewhere as native flora and fauna have evolved in isolation from predators, competitors, and diseases. As a result, native species are less able to compete and defend themselves in the face of new threats. Join this webinar hosted by the GB … Continued
The marine invasive species work programme of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, in collaboration with CEDaR are hosting three marine non-indigenous and invasive species identification training courses across Ireland to address a gap marine invasive species recording. These courses are funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and CEDaR. The courses will … Continued
Learn about species-rich grassland in south Roscommon and the invasive species which threaten them. A talk by botanist Phoebe O'Brien is followed by an optional walk. An illustrated morning talk at Taughmaconnell community centre focusing on the fantastic grasslands, and species-rich eskers of Castlesampson and surrounding areas. You'll learn why these grasslands are of national … Continued
Join Ann Haigh, Invasive Species Officer at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, for an engaging and hands‑on Asian Hornet Talk and Identification Workshop that will give you the confidence to spot and report this high‑risk invasive insect. With Ireland’s freedom from Asian hornet depending entirely on early detection, learning how to recognise it and, just … Continued
Join the Office of Public Works to learn about some of the most impactful invasive species that can be found in Ireland followed by a walk to view some invasive species at the Phoenix Park.
Join award-winning author Eoghan Daltun for a guided walk of Esk Mountain Nature Restoration Project followed by a fireside talk about his own experiences of invasive species. In particular Rhododendron ponticum, Sika deer & feral goats. He will speak about his work in removing them & restoring life to his family's 73-acre farm near Eyeries … Continued
Join Killarney Mountain Meitheal for a hands-on volunteering session to tackle Rhododendron in Killarney National Park. Clearing mature Rhododendron ponticum is only part of the process in restoring the native forest. To support full recovery of the native forest floor, cleared areas need to be revisited over subsequent seasons to remove emerging seedlings before they … Continued
As part of Invasive Species Week, BEAG will be holding a Balsam Bashing event along the River Bandon on Sunday, 28th June, from 10:00am to 1:30pm (Approx). We'll be working together to remove Himalayan Balsam, one of Ireland's most widespread invasive plant species. Left unmanaged, it can dominate riverbanks, crowd out native plants and leave riverbanks vulnerable … Continued
We're running our second volunteer day of the year on Sunday 28th June as part of Invasive Species Week 2026. Join us for an Invasive Species Sweep of the lower slopes of Esk Mountain. We have six non-native alien invasive plant species on our hit list: Rhododendron ponticum, Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia), Bamboo spp, Griselinia littoralis, Leycesteria formosa … Continued
