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First sighting of critically endangered bee in 26 years

13th August 2026

On 11th August 2026, All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Rare Species Pollinator Officer, Joshua Clarke, re-found the Critically Endangered Silver-sided Nomad Bee (Nomada argentata) in Co. Offaly by sweeping Devil’s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) in suitable habitat. Nomada argentata had not been seen in Ireland … Continued

New booklet: Community gardens for pollinators

20th June 2026

We are delighted to release a new resource ‘How to Manage Community Gardens for Pollinators‘. This booklet, developed in collaboration with Community Gardens Ireland, provides guidance on how these important community spaces can support pollinating insects. It was launched on … Continued

Low-Mow Lawns in May

2nd June 2026

Reducing mowing, even to just once a month, can help native wildflowers and beneficial grasses grow naturally, providing pollinators with food and shelter. In May, native plants are blooming – hedgerows are full of blossoming Hawthorn, and at ground level, … Continued

New Pollinator Plan for South Dublin

2nd June 2026

South Dublin County Council Launches Pollinator Action Plan 2026–2030 South Dublin County Council has recently launched the SDCC Pollinator Action Plan 2026–2030 with Mayor Cllr Pamela Kearns, following its official launch on Monday, 18 May 2026. The Plan reaffirms the … Continued

100 Tales of Hope for Ireland’s Bees

19th May 2026

To celebrate World Bee Day on 20th May, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has released a new free booklet shining a spotlight on 100 good news stories of pollinator conservation from across the island of Ireland. 100 Tales of Hope: … Continued

Tracking Dalkey’s Bumblebees

8th May 2026

In this guest blog, Fiona Treacy of Dalkey Tidy Towns tells us how the community has tracked local bumblebees and helped nature thrive by taking part in the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s Bumblebee Monitoring Scheme. Dalkey Tidy Towns is … Continued

Louth Students Launch Meadow Magic Film

28th April 2026

Students from Mullaghbuoy National School and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT), have unveiled a brand‑new short film that puts a spotlight on the magic of our grasslands and encourages each of us to leave space for nature to bloom. Their … Continued

Favourite Food Plants for Wild Bees in 2025

8th April 2026

Every year, the National Biodiversity Data Centre receives hundreds of records of bee sightings from all over the island of Ireland. In 2025, 1,728 bee records were submitted, including information about what the bee was feeding on. A huge thank … Continued

Are new woodlands good for nature? Pollinators can help us find out

17th February 2026

Are new woodlands good for nature? Pollinators can help us find out. Kate Harrington, an ecologist and post-doctoral researcher based at Trinity College Dublin tells us about her research. This blog is part of the ‘Dispatches from Researchers’ series, which … Continued

Pesticide-free towns

3rd November 2025

Pesticides are potent chemical cocktails that can kill, harm and disorientate pollinators. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan encourages everyone to eliminate pesticides for the benefit of pollinators and biodiversity. Plants that are considered ‘weeds’, such as Dandelions, are often hugely valuable … Continued

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