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National Ecosystem and Ecosystems Services Map – Terrestrial Biodiversity
This dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate biodiversity stock of terrestrial areas This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem... -
Article 12 Birds Directive Reporting 2008-2012 Dataset Series
The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) came into force in Ireland in 1981. Article 12 of this directive requires Member States to report on the implementation of national... -
National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Supporting Ecosystem Service ...
This dataset contains a habitat asset register for Ireland, e.g. a national scale habitat map conflating all nationally relevant habitat data into one dataset. This dataset is... -
Natural Heritage Areas
The basic designation for wildlife is the Natural Heritage Area (NHA). This is an area considered nationally important for the habitats present or that holds species of plants... -
UNESCO Sites in Ireland
This dataset displays the UNESCO World Heritage sites and Geoparks across the island of Ireland. -
Ireland's Sheela-na-Gigs
This dataset displays locational information for all Ireland’s known Sheela-na-Gigs. It provides National Monuments Service descriptions for each where available. It maps... -
Coastal Monitoring Project 2004 - 2006
The project represents the first comprehensive assessment of sand dune systems and their habitats in Ireland. Over the course of the three field seasons (2004-2006), all known... -
National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map - Ecosystem Service Stock Map: ...
This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the vegetation.... -
NPWS Flora Protection Order Map Viewer – Bryophytes data
This dataset contains the location data published in the NPWS Flora Protection Order Map Viewer – Bryophytes http://bit.ly/2BxDNUA The Flora (Protection) Order, 2015 (S.I. No.... -
National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map - Ecosystem Service Stock Map: ...
This dataset contains a raster file showing contribution to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the marine environment. This... -
Pilgrim Paths
The Pilgrim Paths of Ireland are a collection of ancient religious routes around the country which have documented claims to having been used by pilgrims since ancient times.... -
National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services Map – Land Promoting Good Water Qua...
This dataset contains a Raster file showing the contribution of land to the maintenance of high water quality, though natural filtration of sediment. This dataset is part of a... -
National Otter Survey of Ireland 2004-2005
This GIS dataset holds positive records from the National Otter Survey of Ireland 2004/2005. The third Otter Survey of Ireland was carried out between August 2004 and August... -
National Survey of Limestone Pavement and Associated Habitats in Ireland
This project completed a detailed field survey of 26 limestone pavement and associated habitat monitoring sites, and 17 proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA) sites. Several 100m... -
GSI County Geological Heritage Sites (Audited)
This layer compiles all the sites of geological heritage interest identified at county level and surveyed to date as part of an audit of County Geological Sites. Completed... -
Museums Collections Archives
Museums, Collections and Archives dataset created and managed by the Heritage Council. This dataset is a comprehensive record of natural and cultural heritage facilities open to... -
Museum Standards Programme for Ireland
The Heritage Council’s main commitment to collections care comes through its support of the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI). This important initiative, with... -
Commonage GIS Dataset
Commonage Framework Planning was a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture and Food. Teams combining agricultural and... -
National survey and assessment of the conservation status of Irish sea cliffs
A detailed desk study was carried out where possible on all of the cliff sites in Ireland which had been identified up until 2010, and further sites were identified. A... -
proposed Natural Heritage Areas
Proposed Natural Heritage Areas (pNHA) were published on a non-statutory basis in 1995. They have not since been statutorily proposed or designated. These sites are of...