Originally issued: April 2010 Updated: February 2011 Details of update: Asian clam now found in Carrick-on-Shannon and Lough Derg. Download updated alert poster produced by Invasive Species Ireland and the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Asian clam Alert Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) was recorded from the River Barrow in St. Mullins on 13 April 2010 by Pascal Sweeney […]

BioBlitz is a scientific race against time.  The aim of this fun event is to find as many species as possible within a park over a 24 hour period. This is a unique event where scientists, students and the general public can come together and learn how scientists and recorders use their skills to study the wildlife of an […]

We have re-vamped the Invasive Species Ireland website to make it more accessible for all stakeholders.  This website version is currently in beta testing phase and so many of the inconsistencies will be resolved over the coming weeks. While we appreciate feedback on our website at any time, we are particularly keen to gather stakeholder views […]

Issued by: Invasive Species Ireland and the National Biodiversity Data Centre Reason for issue: Two specimens of the harlequin ladybird identified in the Republic of Ireland during November 2010. Invasive status: Harlequin Ladybird was listed as a most unwanted potential invader in the Invasive Species Ireland 2007 risk assessment. Summary of potential impacts: May cause […]