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Landscape and lessers: uncovering the secrets of the lesser horseshoe bat – 7pm Thursday 19 August!
19th August 2021The lesser horseshoe bat is Ireland’s most strictly protected bat species, and is restricted to six western counties, from Cork in the south to Mayo in the north. Vincent Wildlife Trust own Read More
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Bats of the Burren webinar – 8pm Wednesday 11 August
5th August 2021The Burren is famous worldwide for its flora but it is also home to some fascinating fauna, not least of which are bats. The limestone caves of the Burren are winter hibernation Read More
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It’s time to check if your attic is pine marten proof
24th February 2021We know that lots of people are happy to see a pine marten in their garden, but we also know they don’t make good house guests! This short video explains what needs Read More
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Using Circuitscape to identify potential landscape corridors for the lesser horseshoe bat in Ireland
1st February 2021This report presents the results of a modelling study funded by National Parks and Wildlife Service during 2020. The study investigates the gaps in the distribution of the lesser horseshoe bat in Read More
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Mayo Dark Sky Festival
11th January 2021The Mayo Dark Sky Festival took place virtually on 31 October 2020. You can now watch click HERE to watch VWT’s Kate McAney talk: ‘Woodlands and ruins under dark skies – why Read More
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Latest newsletter
14th December 2020This issue of our newsletter includes a round-up of our work in 2020 and some of our plans for next year.
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Mayo Dark Sky Festival 2020
30th October 2020The annual Mayo Dark Sky Festival takes place this year with a few differences! The festival will be run virtually and over one day – Saturday 31 October. Is it free to Read More
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Limerick’s lesser horseshoe bats EGLA webinar
13th October 2020Here is a recording of our recent webinar with Limerick City and County Council as part of their European Green Leaf Award. Kate McAney talks about Ireland’s most strictly protected bat species, Read More
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Limerick’s lesser horseshoe bats – webinar 8pm Thursday 24 September
23rd September 2020Join us for our webinar on Limerick’s Lesser Horseshoe Bats, in conjunction with Limerick City and County Council. Find out more about this endearing protected bat species and learn why Limerick is Read More
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New short film on Irish mammals from dusk to dawn
24th August 2020Heritage Week 2020 We explore the worlds of some of our best known native Irish mammals and some of our more elusive species! Irish hare, Irish stoat, red squirrel, pygmy shrew, otter, Read More
