Seven skunks captured and destroyed after found roaming near protected Kildare bogland
2 sources·Updated September 3, 2026
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- Irish Times·18h agoRelease of non-native skunks in Co Kildare being investigated
The last animal was humanely caught and culled in late April after video evidence showed one in bog near Newbridge
Read at Irish Times → - The Journal·1d agoSeven skunks captured and destroyed after found roaming near protected Kildare bogland
The Journal understands that eight skunks had been advertised for sale in a private WhatsApp pet trading group several weeks before the animals were discovered.
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