6 d. ago Fifth bird flu outbreak in under a month confirmed in Co Cavan turkey flock

The most recent outbreak in Cavan was confirmed today.

Science

9 d. ago Almost 400 objections against now refused wind farm near Killimordaly

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 400 objections were lodged against a planned wind farm near Killimordaly, which was refused permission this week. The major development would’ve been based on lands around Killimordaly and Attymon, with a blade tip height of up to 185m. Although permission was only sought in September, a […] The post Almost 400 objections against now refused wind farm near Killimordaly appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Dublin City Council issues bird flu warning amid rise in cases

Dublin City Council issues bird flu warning amid rise in cases  Dublin Live

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3 w. ago Bird flu warning issued in Ireland as ‘concern’ continues amid three confirmed outbreaks

Bird flu warning issued in Ireland as ‘concern’ continues amid three confirmed outbreaks  Irish Star

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3 w. ago ‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period – Minister

The high risk period for avian influenza runs from October until April

Politics

3 w. ago Butchers and supermarkets not expecting bird flu to cause Christmas turkey supply issue

Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland says there will be demand for as many as 700,000 turkeys over the festive period

Politics

3 w. ago Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland

Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland  The Irish Times

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3 w. ago Bird flu: Outbreak in Republic of Ireland close to border with Northern Ireland

Bird flu: Outbreak in Republic of Ireland close to border with Northern Ireland  BBC

Science

3 w. ago Third bird flu outbreak confirmed on commercial turkey farm in less than a week

The outbreak in Co Monaghan follows a confirmed outbreak at commercial turkey farms in Co Carlow and Co Meath last week.

Science

3 w. ago Housing order for all poultry and captive birds comes into effect today

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said the order has been introduced in a bid to protect non-infected birds from bird flu.

Politics

3 w. ago Nationwide housing order for poultry in place to eliminate bird flu

The restriction means free-range farmers must house birds indoors and restrict their movements.

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