Niall Ó Donnchú
Niall Ó Donnchú is the Director General of the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Ireland, where he is responsible for overseeing the conservation of natural heritage and biodiversity across the country. He has a strong commitment to ensuring that visitor experiences in national parks can harmoniously coexist with nature conservation efforts.
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Recent news mentions
National Parks and Wildlife Service director general Niall Ó Donnchu added that citizen science and community outreach are key to addressing the biodiversity crisis.
Endangered corncrake and coastlines focus of biodiversity grants worth more than €500,000 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-03
NPWS director general Niall Ó Donnchú said anyone who engages in this 'reckless, senseless behaviour should carefully consider the consequences of their actions and will be subject to the full rigour of the law'.
Mayo national park boardwalk destroyed by fire, as Northern Ireland firefighters brace for further blazes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
NPWS director general Niall Ó Donnchú stated that visitor experience can coexist with nature conservation.
Connemara National Park to expand by 250 hectares after land purchase – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06