Midlands Mink Eradication

09/07/2026

Drop by to say hello 👋

National Parks and Wildlife Service

We are delighted to welcome the Midlands Mink Eradication Programme to the NARGC Tent at Esker this weekend.

This is a fantastic conservation project focused on eradicating the invasive American Mink and helping to protect vulnerable ground-nesting birds and native wildlife.

The lads will be on hand over the weekend to answer questions, offer advice and explain the important work being carried out.

Make sure to call into the NARGC Tent and have a chat.

17/06/2026

Reserve your spot for this informative walk and talk..

National Parks and Wildlife Service National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC)

Join us for a Dusk Wader & Wildlife Walk
An evening of nature, learning, and great company.
Discover local wader species and hear how the Breeding Waders EIP is working to protect and restore their habitats. Learn about the impact of invasive American Mink and the work underway by the Midlands Mink Eradication programme to support vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
📍 Location: Long Island, Clonown, Co. Roscommon
📅 Date: Tuesday, 23rd June
🕢 Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
✨ Free event – but places are limited!
📞 Contact Annie on 086 881 6925 to book your place and receive meeting point details.
Come along and experience the magic of wildlife at dusk 💚

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

11/06/2026

We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to support the Midlands Mink Eradication Pilot Programme across a number of key areas. Your help can make a real difference in protecting Ireland’s vulnerable wildlife.

📍Westmeath
• Moate
• Moyvore
• Ballynacarrigy

📍Roscommon / Longford
• Athleague
• Tarmonbarry
• Ballyleague
• Lanesborough
• Rooskey
• Kenagh

📍East Galway
• Ballinasloe
• Ballygar

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in practical conservation work, contribute to biodiversity efforts in your local area, and be part of a committed and passionate network of volunteers. Full guidance and support will be provided — no prior experience necessary, just
enthusiasm and a willingness to help.

💪Whether you have a few hours a week or can assist more regularly, your contribution is invaluable.

✨️Be part of something bigger — there’s no greater reward than knowing your efforts are helping to protect our precious ground-nesting birds for future generations.

📨Forward your contact details to [email protected] and one of our team will be in contact with you.

National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) National Parks and Wildlife Service

07/06/2026

Humanely removing an invasive predator such as the American Mink is vital if we are to restore outmr ground-nesting bird populations.
Thanks so much to all our volunteers who are working with the Midlands Mink Eradication Programme to prove that a dedicated group of volunteers can drive eradication in the greater Lough Ree area.
National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) National Parks and Wildlife Service Breeding Waders EIP Project Owen Murphy

22/05/2026

Competition Time:
A chance to win a birdwatching trip for you and 2 friends on Lough Ree. You'll even get 'lunch on the lake' 🥳🥳
Share the post and name your favourite wader.

14/05/2026

Had a great evening of knowledge exchange in Wexford. Thanks to Gdo Nargc for the invitation and thanks to all attendees for the welcome. It was brilliant to see the willingness of everyone to share information and tips around successful control of American Mink.

12/04/2026

Volunteer Recruitment,
Have you a couple of hours per month to volunteer as part Ireland's first American Mink eradication effort??
Do you live in, or close to the Programme area??
Training and equipment will be provided.
If so, please give us a call.

Breeding Waders EIP Project National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) National Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine @

05/04/2026

Keeping Eggs safe this Easter!!!!