by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Stoat – Easóg The cheeky stoat that features in the latest book is a native Irish species and is commonly mistaken for a weasel. They typically have a lifespan 4 – 6 years in the wild. The typical size of an adult male is 19 – 32 cm and an adult female is 17 – 27 cm....
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Red Squirrel – Iora Rua Babies are called kittens in litter sizes of 2-3 twice a year. They are born blind and furless not becoming independent until approx. 3 months. On average they live up to 3 years in the wild but females can reach up to 6 years of age. They are...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Red Setter Dog – Sotar Rua The stunning Irish red setter or Sotar Rua as gaeilge. Their coat is moderately long, silky and of a red or chestnut colour. Irish setters range in height from 24-28 inches males weigh 65-75 lb and females 55-65lb. An Irish...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Red Deer – Fianna Dearga A male deer is called stag or buck, a female deer is called doe or hind, and a young deer is called fawn, kid or calf. The average life expectancy in the wild is 15 years and the maximum is over 20 years. The red deer is Ireland’s...
by johnnymagory | Jun 14, 2023
Pygmy Shrew – Dallóg fhraoigh The pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is Ireland’s smallest mammal and until very recently the only shrew species found in Ireland. It can be distinguished easily in most of Ireland by its extremely small size and weighing at most about 6g....
