Breeding Waders EIP Project

Breeding Waders EIP Project Co-funded by National Parks & Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

You never know who you'll meet at Electric Picnic! Thanks again to Bernard O'Shea for popping into the tent for a chat a...
29/08/2026

You never know who you'll meet at Electric Picnic!
Thanks again to Bernard O'Shea for popping into the tent for a chat and for playing our bird game 🐦 His new favourite bird is the Common Sandpiper 🤭
National Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Dublin Zoo Fota Wildlife Park

29/08/2026

Come see us at Global Green at Electric Picnic and play our bird quiz! 🐦 Great prizes to be won... if you get the question right 😉
National Parks and Wildlife Service Atlantic West Natura Communities

28/08/2026

We're delighted to be joining this year's festival to share the exciting conservation work taking place across Ireland to help protect our breeding waders and the habitats they depend on.

You'll find us in the Global Green Village alongside our co-funders, National Parks and Wildlife Service .

Drop by and say hello to team members Sally and Daniel, who will be on hand all weekend to chat about the project, our birds, and how people can get involved.

🎤Sally will also be taking to the stage for a series of talks throughout the weekend. If
conservation is your thing, be sure to check the Electric Picnic app for talk times and
details.

We can't wait to see you there!



Dublin Zoo Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University Michael Martyn Agri-Environment Fota Wildlife Park

21/08/2026

A busy day on Lough Ree for our team as we monitored some of our headstarted Curlew. While a number of birds remain on the lake, others have already started moving west.

Along the way, we spotted plenty of migratory waders, including Lapwing, Redshank, Common Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe and Ruff.

The Droimeann cattle also made an appearance and seem to be thriving.



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Dublin Zoo Fota Wildlife Park Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland Michael Martyn Agri-Environment UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University

📺Be sure to tune in to RTÉ One this evening at 7pm for "Building Ireland".You might spot some familiar faces from the Br...
18/08/2026

📺Be sure to tune in to RTÉ One this evening at 7pm for "Building Ireland".

You might spot some familiar faces from the Breeding Waders EIP team as the
programme explores the Shannon Callows, highlighting how generations of farmers
have worked this unique landscape and how conservation initiatives are helping
endangered bird species thrive alongside sustainable farming.

Tonight, 18 August 7.00pm RTÉ One




Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Dublin Zoo Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University Michael Martyn Agri-Environment

14/08/2026

Where can you find us during Heritage Week (15th-23rd August)?

Our team will be out and about throughout Heritage Week, raising awareness of
Ireland's wading birds and the important place they hold in our landscapes, culture and heritage.

We kick off tomorrow, Saturday 15th August, where our Munster-based Project Officer,
Sarah Barry, will be speaking at the Tipperary Heritage and Biodiversity Conference
at the Horse & Jockey Hotel.
Link below for details:
https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/tipperary-heritage-and-biodiversity-conference-2026

On Tuesday 18th August at 11am, the Community Wetlands Forum will host our
Senior Project Manager, Owen Murphy, for a webinar entitled "Wetland Birds & What
Communities Can Do to Protect Them."
Link below for details:
https://communitywetlandsforum.ie/events/

Next stop, Galway, where there will be two opportunities to hear about The Curlew: A
Wader at Risk.
📍19th August - Andrea Parisi, Lead Ecologist, at Loughrea Library
📍 20th August - Sally O'Meara, Support Ecology and Education Officer, at Ballinasloe Library
Links below for details:
https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/the-curlew-a-wader-at-risk-3

https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/the-curlew-a-wader-at-risk-2

We round off Heritage Week on Sunday 23rd August with two events where our Munster
– based Project Officer Sarah Barry will be presenting.
📍Tralee Bay Wetlands - Connected to Nature: Protecting Species from River to Sea, hosted by Nature Network Ireland.
📍The Club Rooms, Castlegregory - Plover Lovers! The Year of the Ringed Plover in
Maharees, hosted by the Maharees Conservation Association
Links below for details:

https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/connected-to-nature-protecting-species-from-river-to-sea

https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/plover-lovers-the-year-of-the-ringed-plover-in-maharees

All event details also available on our website at:
www.breedingwaders.ie/events

A huge thank you to Tipperary County Council Biodiversity Office, Community Wetlands Forum , Galway County Council Libraries, Nature Network Ireland and Maharees Heritage and Conservation for
the kind invitations to take part in their events.

We look forward to meeting many of you throughout the week!



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Dublin Zoo Fota Wildlife Park Irish Rural Link Atlantic Technological University UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science

The Gearagh, near Macroom, Co. Cork, is a Ramsar-designated wetland of international importance and one of Ireland's mos...
11/08/2026

The Gearagh, near Macroom, Co. Cork, is a Ramsar-designated wetland of international importance and one of Ireland's most significant wetland habitats, supporting a wide range of wildlife, including breeding waders and other ground-nesting birds.

Last week our Senior Project Manager Owen Murphy met with the ESB team to discuss wet grassland management, predation risk management and mink control across the site.

The Breeding Waders EIP look forward to supporting ESB in their efforts, as they implement actions to benefit biodiversity at The Gearagh.

📸 Owen Murphy and members of the ESB team.



Esb Networks Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service Dublin Zoo CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University Fota Wildlife Park Michael Martyn Agri-Environment

07/08/2026

Feel Good Friday: Celebrating Collaboration

As the breeding season draws to a close, we've had the opportunity to reflect on what has been a remarkably positive and productive few months.

Behind every EIP is a dedicated team of project partners and in our case, supportive co-funders, it has been a pleasure working alongside such passionate and committed
people throughout the season.

Today, as we gathered for our team meeting to review progress and discuss plans for the months ahead, we took a moment to recognise and appreciate everything that has been achieved through collaborative conservation.

The photos below capture some of the people behind the project. More importantly, they reflect the strong working relationships, shared commitment, and friendships that
have developed along the way.

We're incredibly proud of what has been accomplished together and look forward to
building on this success in the seasons ahead.

When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life, and the results speak
for themselves.

Note: Not all staff, project partners and collaborators are pictured 🙈



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Dublin Zoo Atlantic Technological University Fota Wildlife Park Michael Martyn Agri-Environment Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group Irish Rural Link CAP Network Ireland

29/07/2026

A Second Chance for a Whimbrel ✨️
This week, Owen released a Whimbrel back into the wild after a remarkable journey of
recovery.

This Whimbrel’s story began last May, when a kind member of the public brought the
injured bird to a veterinary practice on Connaught Street in Athlone. The bird was
suffering from a wing injury, and thanks to the quick actions of the veterinary team, our Senior Project Manager, Owen Murphy, was contacted for assistance.

Owen arranged for the Whimbrel to be transferred to Kildare Wildlife Rescue, where it received expert care and rehabilitation. After months of dedicated treatment and
support, the bird made a full recovery and was finally ready to return to its natural
habitat.

As Owen mentions in the video, facilities such as Kildare Wildlife Rescue play a vital role in giving injured wild animals a second chance. Their expertise, commitment, and
compassion make stories like this possible.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in this Whimbrel's journey, from the caring
member of the public and veterinary staff to the team at Kildare Wildlife Rescue.

Wishing this remarkable bird safe travels and fair winds as it continues its journey in the wild.💚



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Fota Wildlife Park Dublin Zoo Irish Rural Link CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University Michael Martyn Agri-Environment

28/07/2026

Mooney Goes Wild 27.07.26

Our Senior Project Manager, Owen Murphy, joined Derek Mooney on air last night for an in-depth discussion on headstarting

RTÉ Radio 1 :
“Headstarting Chicks Helps Ireland’s Curlew Numbers

Ireland's curlew population has plummeted, but an ambitious conservation project is
offering new hope. Twenty 'headstarted' chicks, hatched from eggs flown in from
Yorkshire, were reared at Dublin Zoo before being released at Lough Corrib. Owen
Murphy explains how the project is helping save this iconic bird...”

Check out the link below for the full clip:

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22633282/



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Irish Rural Link CAP Network Ireland Atlantic Technological University UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Michael Martyn Agri-Environment Fota Wildlife Park

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