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Special Protection Area

Marine Institute

Environment

The EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) requires designation of SPAs for: listed rare and vulnerable species; regularly occurring migratory species, such as ducks, geese and waders; wetlands, especially those of international importance, which attract large numbers of migratory birds

Special Area of Conservation

Marine Institute

Environment

These are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork Harb

Northern Ireland Marine Conservation Zones

Marine Institute

Environment

The designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) safeguards vulnerable or unique marine species and habitats of national importance in the Northern Ireland inshore region based on an ecosystem approach. These MCZs fulfill the obligations on The Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 20

Northern Ireland Special Protection Areas

Marine Institute

Environment

Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are designated under the European Commission Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. All European Community member States are required to identify internationally important areas for breeding, over-wintering and migrating birds and designate t

Northern Ireland Special Areas of Conservation

Marine Institute

Environment

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under the European legislation of The Habitat's Directive. They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide increased

National Monuments Service - World Heritage Properties

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This dataset displays locational information for the UNESCO World Heritage sites Brú na Bóinne and Sceilg Mhichíl. It also contains the buffer boundary of Brú na Bóinne. All datasets have been recorded by the National Monuments Service on behalf of UNESCO as part of their World H

South Dublin - Architectural Conservation Areas

South Dublin County Council

Environment

This dataset contains polygon data showing the location of the Architectural Conservation Areas in South Dublin County Council functional area. This forms part of the Development Plan. An architectural conservation area (ACA) is a place, area, group of structures or townscape, ta

National Monuments Service - Holy Wells

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This dataset displays locational information for all 3,025 Holy Wells in the Republic of Ireland that has been recorded by the National Monuments Service. The dataset contains information on certain holy wells the precise location of which has not been identified and as a result

National Monuments Service - Sweathouses

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This is a point dataset showing the location of 258 sweathouses generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). Each record in this dataset can be accessed through the online Historic E

National Monuments Service - Prehistoric Rock Art

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This is a point dataset showing the location of 950 panels of prehistoric rock art in the Republic of Ireland generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). The current published dat

National Monuments Service - Stone Circles

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This is a point dataset showing the location of 255 Stone Circles in the Republic of Ireland generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). Each record in this dataset can be accessed

SAC Datasheets

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SAC sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 site-related details, including lists of the habitats and species listed in Annex I and Annex II of the Habitats Directive for which each Natura 2000 site is selected. Data is accurate up to

SPA Datasheets

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SPA sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 SPA site-related details, including lists of bird species for which each Natura 2000 site is selected.

Data is accurate up to March 2023. Please check the Iris Oifigiúil, Irish, Irish Statut

Wild Nephin National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage

Environment

Wild Nephin National Park is Ireland’s sixth National Park and located on the Western seaboard in northwest Mayo. It comprises of circa 15,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited and unspoilt wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg

Wicklow Mountains National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

Wicklow Mountains National Park is situated just south of Dublin. Covering circa.22,000 hectares, The Park has the distinction of being the largest of Ireland’s six National Parks. It is also the only one located in the east of the country.The National Park extends over much of t

Killarney National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

South and west of the town of Killarney in Co. Kerry is an expanse of rugged mountainous country. This includes the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland which rise to a height of over 1000 metres. At the foot of these mountains nestle the world famous lakes

Connemara National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

Connemara National Park features circa. 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests. It is the site of many great walks and awesome views. Western blanket bog and heathland are the predominant vegetation types. The largest mammal in the Park is the Connemara

Glenveagh National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

Glenveagh National Park is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north west of County Donegal. At the centre of the Park on the edge o

Burren National Park Boundary Map

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

The Burren National Park is located in the southeastern corner of the Burren. The word “Burren” comes from an Irish word “Boíreann” meaning a rocky place. It contains examples of all the major habitats within the Burren: limestone pavement, calcareous grassland, hazel scrub, ash/

National Monuments Service - Monuments to Visit

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Environment

This dataset pinpoints national monuments around the country which are accessible to the public. The national monuments mapped on the website feature those at which the Office of Public Works maintain visitor services (for which there may be a charge) and those which have no form