Minister McConalogue to implement recommendations of Irish Deer Management Group
It’s hoped that recommendations published today from the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group will lead to a reduced number of deer in the North West region. Recently there have been a number of crashes involving and deer. This morning the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Donegal…
Leitrim councillor says large amounts of forestry are leading to concerns over rising deer numbers locally
A Leitrim councillor says the increasing number of concerns that the public are expressing in relation to rising deer numbers need to be acted on by the relevant authorities. Cllr Justin Warnock says with more land being planted in the north west for forestry the problem will increase throughout…
Lives will be lost unless action is taken on the number of wild deer – Cllr McDermott
A Leitrim Councillor is issuing a stark warning that somebody will lose their life or will be seriously injured in a road traffic collision unless the number of wild deer is addressed in the north Leitrim area. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says concerns in the area are increasing…
Calls for culling measures to deal with growing deer population
The ever increasing number of the deer population in the region is being described as a danger to motorists, hill walkers and hikers. The increase of population of deer in the north Leitrim is also leading to concern among farmers over the deer’s carrying ticks that can also spread Lyme’s…
Dangerous driving conditions across the region
Gardaí are advising motorists to travel with extra caution on the regions roads this morning. Overnight frost has led to dangerous conditions on roads in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Gardaí are urging motorists to reduce speed in particular on UN treated roads, heavy overnight rain has also made…
Leitrim councillor wants more signs warning motorists of deer on roads
With the numbers of deer increasing on local roads, a Leitrim councillor is calling on the county council to erect more signs to warn motorists of the dangers posed by the animals. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan made the call at this month’s meeting of councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal…
Gardai advising motorists to be cautious of deer as rutting season commences.
Gardai in Sligo are warning motorists about deer on the roads after a collision this week with one of the animals near Ballydrehid. The occupants of the car involved were not injured. The Gardai are urging motorists to drive with caution as it’s deer ‘rutting’ season between October and December.…