Oonagh Duggan
@NatureNymph
Limerick woman living in Laois. Nature lover who wants to leave the planet better than she found it. Head of Policy & Advocacy, BirdWatch Ireland. Views my own.
Taking the plunge on Bluesky but not leaving here yet. Give me a follow so we can stay in touch. 🦋
Bit of a Bertie whiff of this.
Part of the reason the #PlanningBill faced such a hard time in Parliament is because of inaccurate & divisive bat-bashing by senior ministers. Government amendments improve the bill; this kind of rhetoric does not. Housing & nature need not be at odds. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
🇮🇪⚓ While patrolling Ireland’s extensive maritime territory, the crew of LÉ Aoibhin briefly enjoyed fair weather at sea. Their mission remains vital: safeguarding our waters, enforcing maritime security, and protecting national resources. 🌊🪖 #IrishNavy #MaritimeSecurity
Always a joy to photograph these beauties ❤️ the carnivorous Round leaved Sundew @wildflower_hour @CCWPeatlands @peatlandsLIFEIP @ipspeatlands @PeatlandConserv
Brutal cut to CAP funding.
"The #CAP budget for 2028-2034 will be €300 billion, down from the current €387 billion budget. Adjusted to 2025 real prices, this represents a reduction of roughly 30%." Great article by @sofiamazzanaro and @msimonarboleas euractiv.com/section/agricu…
"The #CAP budget for 2028-2034 will be €300 billion, down from the current €387 billion budget. Adjusted to 2025 real prices, this represents a reduction of roughly 30%." Great article by @sofiamazzanaro and @msimonarboleas euractiv.com/section/agricu…
CAP Network Ireland’s case study featuring Jonathan and Mary Blackmore's upland beef farm on the Sliabh Feilim hills in Co. Limerick recently featured in the Irish Examiner. We are delighted to share their story: capnetworkireland.eu/sustaining-the… The Blackmores availed of supports under…
The @CCACIreland is very worried about failing forestry & Michael Healy Rae's plan for it. But on agriculture generally, it says the sector could almost reach its emissions cuts targets if only all the identified measures were implemented (but they're not) share.google/wMrh0LBbJMah1G…
I can’t keep having second hand cringe explaining this to people who don’t live here. I am begging please make it stop.
A cross-community sports summer camp in County Down is cancelled after an Orange lodge and others objected to the involvement of a "small group of children from a GAA club".bbc.in/4lGH3Qo
Holidays have started. Nice to find some gorgeous wild plants. Blackstonia perfoliata Yellow Wort on the rough ground on the outskirts of #Portlaoise #Laois surrounded by loads of Common Centaury.
Fair Seas Coordinator Donal Griffin presenting at the ‘MPA in MSP International Conference’ in Norway today. A privilege to highlight Fair Seas advocacy in Ireland for Marine Protected Areas and building a movement of ocean stewardship. #FairSeas
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our walk in Trim at the weekend. Loman Steet again the main focus of the walk where most of Trims Swift live.
*Last Call* to register for the online Q&A with Jack tonight at 8pm Jack is experimenting with trees in tillage fields, permaculture and organic farming methods to make his farm resilient in the long-term Reg here shorturl.at/BTTNB @agriculture_ie @NPWSIreland
I was not expecting this wind today. #Laois Bit of a difference from yest. Lower temps are nice.🌬️
Happy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷 Gojira during the French Olympics opening ceremony last year. Mind blowing. youtu.be/5hTMYk7orHw?fe…
This letter writer doesnt pull her punches regarding the #MPAbill we're all waiting for. @FairSeasIreland #fairseas
Mayo Barn Owls - 06 Jul 2025: Chicks ringed by Birdwatch Ireland as part of national survey. All 4 chicks healthy. @BirdsMatter_ie @BirdWatchIE @BirdwatchMayo youtube.com/watch?v=0B5qvu…
Who'd like to swim in the Lee ?
Don't worry... "It's working as designed." "Sunlight provides natural ultraviolet disenfection" This is not acceptable... An agricultural industry can not be left to swing for this...
This glorious flower. I love it so much.
Grass of Parnassus. Sheskinmore. #wildflowerhour