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How Small Farming Changes Can Support Bumblebees

Giving Grasslands More Time: How Small Farming Changes Can Support Bumblebees. Lydia Thompson, a PhD researcher at University College Dublin, tells us about her research.  This blog is part of the ‘Dispatches from Researchers’ series, which features guest articles written … Continued

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100 Tales of Hope for Ireland’s Bees

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

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Tracking Dalkey’s Bumblebees

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

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Louth Students Launch Meadow Magic Film

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

Read More on Favourite Food Plants for Wild Bees in 2025

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Favourite Food Plants for Wild Bees in 2025

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
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