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NPWS confirms first discovery of a live specimen Asian Hornet in Ireland
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed that a single specimen of the invasive alien species Asian Hornet has been found in Ireland. This marks the first identification of the species in the wild in Ireland. The single specimen was found ‘alive but dying’ in a private dwelling on the northside of Dublin. At this time, there is no indication of a nest in the vicinity.
Photographs of the specimen taken by the homeowner were sent to the National Biodiversity Data Centre (biodiversityireland.ie) and later verified as Asian hornet (
WARNING: Circumstances not known, Asian Hornet detected in Ireland for first time
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan: It is imperative other species are not targeted, disrupted or destroyed on foot of this discovery
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There has been a first confirmed identification of the invasive species Asian Hornet in the wild in Ireland.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today confirmed that a single specimen has been found here. The single specimen was found ‘alive but dying’ in a private dwelling on the northside of Dublin. At this time, there is no indication of a nest in the vicinity.
WARNING: Invasive Asian Hornet detected in Ireland for first time but it s not known how it got here
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10 May 2021 );
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There has been a first confirmed identification of the invasive species Asian Hornet in the wild in Ireland.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today confirmed that a single specimen has been found here. The single specimen was found ‘alive but dying’ in a private dwelling on the northside of Dublin. At this time, there is no indication of a nest in the vicinity.
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has said that while the public’s vigilance is welcome, it is important that there should not be an over-reaction to sightings of other large insects such as wood wasps and native social wasps.
The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is inviting people in Clare with memories of boats and boat building in their community to submit their stories to an online archive of Irish heritage.
The NMI memory project is looking at the vibrant maritime heritage along Ireland’s western coast. The project is part of Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival – celebrating creativity as we age throughout the month of May.
It is envisioned the memories, stories and family photographs collected will help inform the development of a new exhibition gallery about vernacular Irish boats at the NMI – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.