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Creating shelter for solitary bees

6th October 2026

How can we create better nesting habitat for solitary bees? Colm O’Leary, a PhD researcher at University College Dublin, tells us about his research. This blog is part of the ‘Dispatches from Researchers’ series, which features guest articles written by … Continued

A new bee for Clare

5th October 2026

The Ivy Bee, first recorded in Ireland in 2021, has just been spotted in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. On September 26th, the Ivy Bee was recorded in Sixmilebridge by citizen scientist, Jim Oldroyd. Until now, the Ivy Bee has only been … Continued

Wild Bee Festival 2026

11th September 2026

On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan visited Waterford City for the 2026 Wild Bee Festival. Organised by the National Biodiversity Data Centre in collaboration with the B Corridor group, this year’s Wild Bee Festival was … Continued

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

Upcoming webinar: Learn about the next phase of the AIPP (2026-2030)!

4th August 2026

Join us for a free lunchtime webinar (12-1pm) on Weds 19th August 2026 with All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Programme Manager, Dr Sarah Larragy, to explore the next phase of the AIPP (2026-2030) and hear about the plans for the next five … Continued

New All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2026-2030

9th July 2026

Ambitious new Pollinator Plan aims to create ‘pockets for nature every 200 metres’ across the island of Ireland A new five-year plan brings together communities, farmers, businesses, and public bodies to create a more biodiversity-rich landscape. Today, July … Continued

Low-Mow Lawns in June

6th July 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 June, many meadow areas are at their peak, and pollinators are busy laying their eggs and … 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

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