Mountain Research Ireland
Mountain Tourism, Communities, Landscape & Biodiversity
Monday, 16 January 2012
Job, Vacancy, Wetland Ecologist Centre manager
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Thursday, 15 December 2011
National Biodiversity Data Centre Internship 2012
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has announced an exciting new opportunity for a highly movitated person to contribute to the work of the Centre in 2012.
The post provides a suitable candidate with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in working in a leading biodiversity Data Centre, learning about all aspects of biological recording, data management and biodiversity training, while contributing in a real way to increasing our knowledge on Ireland’s plant biodiversity resource. Candidates must be registered with the JobBridge National Internship Scheme http://www.jobbridge.ie/.
Vascular plant data internship
Responsibilities:
The key responsibility of the post is to collate and prepare existing vascular plant datasets to contribute to the National Biodiversity Database, and make them available to load to the online data portal, Biodiversity Maps. The role will also involve assisting with the National Pollinator Initiative.
he position is suited to candidates with training in the natural sciences and knowledge of biodiversity data. The internship would be for 9 months duration and based at the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Waterford. Candidates should have an interest in biodiversity, good attention to detail, good computer skills, and be able to work as part of a team. The internship will work closely with the Centre’s ecologists to provide guidance and support in the delivery of the work programme.
To apply, please send a covering letter outlining why you are interested in applying for the internship, together with a Curriculum Vitae to National Biodiversity Data Centre, Carriganore, WIT West Campus, Waterford or email info@biodiversityireland.ie. Please mark your applications Biodiversity Internship 2012. The closing data for applications is Friday 13thJanuary 2012.
If you wish to obtain more details about the internships contact Dr. Liam Lysaght, Director, National Biodiversity Data Centre. Telephone: 051 306240
Sunday, 6 November 2011
European Outdoor Film Festival

European Outdoor Film Festival, a photo by Mountain Vision on Flickr.
Every year the European Outdoor Film Tour (E.O.F.T.) shows the newest and most exciting outdoorsports and adventure films. 120 minutes full of tension and adrenaline...
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Friday, 4 November 2011
A moment of astonishment - Ireland's Biodiversity

B.Sc.(Hons) Environmental & Natural Resourse Management students on Biodiversity recording field work, a photo by Mountain Vision on Flickr.
Watch it Here
Fresh Water Birds of Ireland
Almost all the world's birds come to fresh water on a regular basis. In Ireland hundreds can be observed eating, drinking and washing on river and canal banks, in reservoirs, ponds and lakes.
A broad range of birds, they take advantage of Ireland's climate and variety of freshwater habitats. They include the elegant great crested grebe which feeds feathers to its chicks to aid digestion, and moorhens, three of which may lay eggs in one nest and may raise two or three families in a year.
Irish snipe, found on wet ground, with a population of roughly 15,000 - 20,000, are joined by over half a million snipe from Iceland and Europe each winter. The whooper swan, which breeds in Iceland, makes the longest non-stop migration of any swan, travelling 1,300km between Iceland and Ireland and has been seen on one flight at 8km above sea level.
Mark Carmody (above, photo by M.Maunsell) spent many hours capturing the essence and beauty of Ireland's freshwater birds and their habitats. Awareness and understanding of the beauty and wonder of Ireland's freshwater birds will be enhanced by this visually stunning sequel to Shorebirds of Ireland.
A great Christmas gift idea Click Here for details
A chance encounter and shared moment with one of natures greatest and most fleeting phenomena.
Amazing, jaw dropping, starlings on the Shannon, Watch it here
Thursday, 3 November 2011
Ireland's Adrian Hendroff wins this years outdoor book award
Lichens of Ireland Project
Check out lichens.ie here
The site is maintained by the inspirational Paul Whelan. Paul also brought us Biology.ie
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Vacancy, Job Opportunity - Mountain Rescue Ireland
Mountain Rescue Ireland is the association representing Ireland’s twelve volunteer mountain rescue teams. Their role is to support and protect our volunteer teams as they carry out their life saving role in mountainous areas. This post will focus on raising funds at national level to support the implementation of our national development plan.
Further information on the post and application form are available here:
Fundraising Officer job description (PDF 270kB)
MRI application form (PDF 340kB)
Friday, 7 October 2011
A chance to have your say -Mountaineering Ireland (MI) is currently reviewing its events policy.
6 October 2011
To encourage best practice in organising the many walking festivals, fundraising and challenge events that take place in the Irish mountains, Mountaineering Ireland (MI) is currently reviewing its events policy.
As these events have an impact on everybody who uses the mountains, all members are urged to take a few minutes to read the revised draft policy and give their feedback. The draft policy and accompanying guidelines are available below. Feedback on the draft can be emailed to events@mountaineering.ie up to Monday, 21 November 2011.
Members are also encouraged to participate in one of the following consultations on the draft policy:
Belfast - Tuesday 25th October - Venue TBC
Dublin - Wednesday, 26th October - Sport HQ, Park West Business Park
Clonmel - Wednesday 15th November - Park Hotel
Killarney - Thursday, 16th November - International Hotel
Each consultation will take place at 7.30pm. A summary note will be posted on www.mountaineering.ie after each consultation. The draft policy and guidelines will also be discussed briefly during the Members’ Forum at MI’s Autumn Gathering in Leenane at 6pm on Saturday 15th October.
It is intended that a final draft of the policy will be
Click Here for copy of: Review of MI Events Policy on Organised Events in Ireland
Consultation Draft published early in 2012 with a view to adopting it at MI’s AGM in March 2012.








