May 7, 2021 6:46 pm
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) 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 north side 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 and later verified as being an Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) by the National Museum of Ireland.
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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.
Ireland Farmer Accidentally Discovers a Tomb Dating Back to The Bronze Age
On 5/6/21 at 1:46 PM EDT
One Irish farmer got more than he bargained for last month during some routine maintenance on his property on Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland.
During the process of some land reclamation, the farmer stumbled upon what appeared to be an archeological site and contacted a local expert who later confirmed the finding to be a tomb.
Following the report on April 13, the local archeologist reached out to Dr. Bernard Gilhooly, curator of the Irish Antiquities Division of the National Museum of Ireland, to report the discovery.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to reopen this Monday 10th May EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum to reopen this Monday 10th May
With a wide range of health-and-safety measures in place, Europe’s leading tourist attraction is ready to reopen, along with other great attractions in Dublin city, reports Clodagh Dooley
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2019 and 2020 in the World Travel Awards, will reopen to the public from Monday 10th May 2021, seven days a week. Timed tickets are now on sale.
The EPIC visit unfolds along a carefully designed one-way walking route, which supports social distancing guidelines and ensures that visitors will be able to experience all of their exhibitions. They have implemented a range of public health and physical distancing measures to ensure the safety of visitors, their staff, and other workers.