Bats
Bats
There are 10 different species of bats in Ireland, some very rare, others still quite widespread. Because populations of most species have declined in past decades, all bats have been protected by Irish law since 1976. They are also protected by European law. Further details of the Wildlife Acts and the Habitats Directive under which all Irish bats are protected may be found on www.npws.ie.
"Landscape Conservation for Irish Bats" - Summary Brochure (click here to download)
"Landscape Conservation for Irish Bats and Species Specific Roosting Characteristics" (click here to download)
"Landscape Conservation for Bats in Ireland. Summary Report for County Kilkenny" (click here to download)
Bats in Houses - Guidelines for Householders
Information on bat species in Kilkenny and advice for householders on bat conservation.
Download Bats in Houses - Guidance for Householders Document (403 KB .PDF Document)
Useful Contacts
Bat Helpline 1800 405 000
National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)
Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government
7 Ely Place
Dublin 2
natureconservation@environ.ie
www.npws.ie
Bat Conservation Ireland
Office 8, Unit 8D,
Dunshaughlin Business Park,
Dunshaughlin,
Co. Meath.
www.batconservationireland.org
T: 046 9242882
info@batconservationireland.org
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