Galway’s Seagulls Awarded Protected Species Status

Environmental activists in Galway are concerned about declining numbers of seagulls in the city, and have introduced a series of new bye-laws which will hope to help this beloved bird. Read more about the plans here...

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A number of measures and bye-laws have been announced by environmental activists in Galway in response to the sudden and rapid decline in numbers of seagulls, perhaps caused by dietary changes in recent years. The Avian Environmental Branch of Galway Corporation found that the number of chicken fillet rolls and curry cheese chips these beautiful birds have been eating has increased by 728% in the time from April 2017-2023, which is suspected as the root of the problem.

Don't Cull The Gull

Violent protests from the militia activist group, Don't Cull The Gull, have resulted in Galway's seagulls being awarded Protected Species Status in the city. The Protected Species Act of April 2023 means you can’t look at these seagulls or take any photos of them without the bird's permission. Galway Corporation will also retrospectively go back through Instagram posts to find old photos featuring the now protected species and fine each photographer the sum of €55 per social media post. The funds raised from this will go toward the Avian Food Banks which will be set up for seagulls around the city. The total budget for seagull feeding will almost triple from €5 to €14.75 per annum.

Spokesperson for Don't Cull The Gull, Colm Cooole says this is just the beginning; "We have some very exciting events coming up over the month of April, including the unveiling of a statue to our saviour 'The Pidgeon Lady' which will be made entirely of porridge oats and erected outside AIB Bank at Lynch's Castle, as well as the erection of 14 new flags in Eyre Square which will replace The Tribes of Galway with the Birds of Galway."

For further information, wing 091 910 0911 or visit www.dontcullthegull.ie