David Lyons

Marine ecologist with National Parks & Wildlife Service. Views my own.

[St. Joseph's Patrician College @stjosephsbish]

Bish Car Park is now open 6 days a week. Our oarsmen are such fantastic ambassadors for our school and are trying to raise funds for new boats. Park up and say hi 👋

[GalwayCorinthiansRFC @CorinthiansRFC]

Super proud of these two Corinthian ladies Siún Lyons and Katie Lawless who played for Connacht at the weekend against Ulster in Enniskillen. Both girls played fantastic and both games ended in a draw 10-10 & 15-15 🔵⚪️⚫️

[Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD]

Pure joy watching Sand Martins skimming insects off the water surface near Clonakilty in West Cork. Some of the most stunning wildlife spectacles are right on our doorstep.

[Claregalway College @ClaregalwayColl]

Congratulations to Emma McEvoy (5A) & Siún Lyons (2H) who represented Connacht in the U18 & U16 Interpro Sevens Finals in Mullingar @connachtrugby #girlsinsport

[Notice Nature Ireland - NPWS @Notice_Nature]

Today is Natura 2000 day.

Natura 2000 sites are protected because of their valuable nature and biodiversity.
Glengariff Nature Reserve is one of them with its gorgeous, pollinator friendly grasslands, and native sessile oak woodlands.

[Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre]

The Marine and Coastal Non-indigenous and Invasive Species Steering Committee met this week in Dublin to discuss the development of a management strategy for marine invasive species in Ireland. T

Learn more about marine invasives species: https://t.co/3M60qhKJpX

#INNSWeek

[St. Joseph's Patrician College @stjosephsbish]

Pictured is Benny Baker, wife of Stuart Baker, who was honoured last weekend at the All-Ireland Club Final with an award for his outstanding services to Irish rugby, as part of the IRFU’s 150-year celebration. Stuart Baker led the school to its most recent Senior Cup victory.

[Noirin Burke @DrNoirin]

Really looking forward to being part of the @MarineInst @explorersedu summer course at @ecGalway this July and getting out onto the seashores around Galway 💙

[Bere Island @BereIslandGroup]

Bears on Bere! As part of a re-wilding experiment, today April 1st, a family of bears has been released on Bere Island. Whilst the bears are friendly and used to people, anyone walking in the area is advised not to include honey sandwiches in their picnic!!

[Notice Nature Ireland - NPWS @Notice_Nature]

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Grants for Small Recording Projects!https://t.co/nXNlXr8TMv

[Christopher O’Sullivan TD @COSullivanTD]

Delighted to visit Connemara National Park to announce the park expansion and to turn the sod on the extension of walking trails.
My appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful teams I met today. Your positivity and enthusiasm of nature is contagious.

[IUCN @IUCN]

Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of #biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Check out #EICAT, the IUCN standard to support global action on #InvasiveAlienSpecies

https://t.co/z7t4nAuwpg

[Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre]

Calling all water users! ⛵️🛥️🛶🚣‍♀️🎣

🎥 Check out our new film which explores the impact of invasive species on the freshwater environment and how to prevent their spread by following the #CheckCleanDry protocol.

https://t.co/YGyJaDxEr9 vi

[St. Joseph's Patrician College @stjosephsbish]

We were saddened to hear of the death of former student James (Jimmy) Tonery. Captain of the Senior Rugby team in the 80’s, James was well thought of by many as was testament to the lovely tribute that was shared with us by alumni. May he rest in peace.

https://t.co/fEv0dFEmo6

[David Lyons @DaveLyonsie]

This book by Richard Nairn really highlights the scale and opportunity for Nature Restoration #ireland #biodiversity

[Noeleen @noeleenbotanics]

Delighted to see and hear about
Irelands new statutory instrument on
Invasive Alien Species SI 374/2024 .. strong enforcement of this needed to deal with Invasive Alien Species on the Island of Ireland with @NPWSIreland @agriculture_ie 🎉☘️☘️☘️

[Noirin Burke @DrNoirin]

The @galwayscience Festival is on tomorrow at @uniofgalway and the @MarineInst @explorersedu stand is all set to go 🥳 Stop by to see the new Explorers Climate Superheroes, Real Map of Ireland, Marine Biodiversity Tanks and ‘what’s in a drop’ of seawater #scienceweek

[David Lyons @DaveLyonsie]

Sean Moncrieff really nails this one.

https://t.co/2sIhlZDGH2

[Chris Harrod @chris_harrod]

@AENMcGregor @UofGSBOHVM @DomMcCafferty I know a few of those faces will be very, very happy to encounter pipefish!

[Anna McGregor @AENMcGregor]

Fieldwork at its best! Working on the rocky shore with the next generation of Marine & Freshwater leaders! Found exciting finds-worm pipefish, porcelain crabs & even a clabaidh-dubh (aka horse mussel) @UofGSBOHVM @SofieSpatharis @DomMcCafferty
#marinebiogoesgaidhlig #fscMillport