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Eagles Flying

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Nuala Taaffe

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The Irish Raptor Research Centre, a hugely popular tourist attraction in Ballymote, Co Sligo has recently closed to the public. German Consultant Biologist Lothar Muschketat was sad to announce this news, after opening its gates almost 25 years ago.

Ireland’s largest sanctuary for raptors and owls, it had an annual footfall of over 20,000 visitors. The bird shows and petting zoo were a huge and innovative attraction in the West.

TheCity visited the sanctuary to speak with Lothar about Eagles Flying’s legacy and next steps to home the wildlife. 

About the Author

Nuala Taaffe was born and raised in Sligo. Nuala dedicated 35 years to a career in education. She served as a primary school principal and is the former national director of the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), now under the auspices of Oide. Nuala holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Journalism at the School of Media, TU Dublin. Alongside her studies, she works as editor of TheCity.

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