Áinle Ní Bhriain
Áinle Ní Bhriain is the chair of the Asian Hornet Management Group in Ireland, actively involved in managing and responding to the presence of Asian hornets in the country. Recently featured in the news, she confirmed that there is only one confirmed Asian hornet nest in Cork and emphasized the importance of recovering it intact for research purposes. Ní Bhriain highlighted the threats posed by these invasive species to native pollinators and biodiversity, underlining the urgency of monitoring and managing sightings effectively.
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Recent news mentions
Áinle Ní Bhriain, director of EU and international affairs at NPWS, said removing the nest in Cork city safely was the primary objective of the operation.
Asian hornet nest removed from Cork city site in ‘complex operation’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-05
Áinle Ní Bhriain is the chair of the Asian Hornet Management Group and has provided updates on the confirmed hornet nest in Cork.
No further Asian hornet sightings confirmed ahead of Cork nest removal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05