Farming with Nature

February 5, 2024 0 Comment

Any club or individual wishing to establish a population of wild grey partridge in their area should read this booklet carefully. It sets out the scientifically proven way to establish & sustain a population of wild grey partridges. Continue Reading Farming with Nature

GLAS 3 Grey Partridge News

December 5, 2016 0 Comment

GLAS 3 Grey Partridge allows a farmer to maximize their payment within a large field and up to a potential farm maximum of €7,000 per year for 5 years See… Continue Reading GLAS 3 Grey Partridge News

His Excellency President Michael D Higgins & his wife Sabina visit the Grey Partridge conservation project stand at the National Ploughing Championships.

September 22, 2016 0 Comment

 It all started in 1995 when as Minister for Arts Heritage & Gaeltacht, Michael D Higgins introduced legislation to legally protect Ireland’s native grey partridge. 21 years later, as President of Ireland… Continue Reading His Excellency President Michael D Higgins & his wife Sabina visit the Grey Partridge conservation project stand at the National Ploughing Championships.

GLAS Grey Partridge to open again in mid-October

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The Department of Agriculture have confirmed that the third phase of GLAS will open in mid-October with the expectation that more than 50,000 farmers would be in the scheme from January… Continue Reading GLAS Grey Partridge to open again in mid-October

Trust announces the winners of the Children’s Colouring Competition, which was held recently at Dublin Zoo’s Green Fest.

May 6, 2016 0 Comment

The winners of our Children’s Colouring Competition, which was held recently at Dublin Zoo’s Green Fest have been announced. For the winners to claim their prize, they can contact info@irishgreypartridge.com. The closing… Continue Reading Trust announces the winners of the Children’s Colouring Competition, which was held recently at Dublin Zoo’s Green Fest.

108 Farmers’ Sign Up For GLAS Grey Partridge Tranche 2

February 17, 2016 0 Comment

108 farmers’ sign up for GLAS grey partridge Tranche 2 – an economic boost for the farmers and an ecological Boon for other farmland birds. The latest figures from the… Continue Reading 108 Farmers’ Sign Up For GLAS Grey Partridge Tranche 2

Demonstration of GLAS Grey Partridge

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To see what it looks like – a demonstration of the GLAS grey partridge measure is on display at the NPWS grey partridge conservation project in Boora, Co. Offaly.  

Grey Partridge Enthusiast is Wildlife Farmer of the Year

November 3, 2015 0 Comment

Mr. David Sandford from County Down received the major Agriculture award at an event in Northern Ireland. David has worked with the support of the Trust, the National Parks &… Continue Reading Grey Partridge Enthusiast is Wildlife Farmer of the Year

New GLAS measure promoted in the farming supplement of the Irish Independent

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New GLAS measure promoted in the farming supplement of the Irish Independent:                 Full article can be read here:

GLAS Grey Partridge – Trache 2 Announced

October 29, 2015 0 Comment

The Department of Agriculture have just launched TRANCHE 2 of the new GLAS Agri-environmental scheme for the grey partridge. This latest version makes it easier for farmers and or land-owners… Continue Reading GLAS Grey Partridge – Trache 2 Announced