Public asked to assist in nationwide hedgehog count

Hedgehog Conservation Ireland, along with researchers from the University of Galway and Oxford, is inviting the public to participate in the first-ever Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count.

The project's goal is to assist scientists in gaining a better understanding of the hedgehog population status in Ireland.

The count will commence next Monday, 8 June, and will last for one week.

Elaine O’Riordan, a researcher from the University of Galway and lead researcher for the Irish Hedgehog Survey, encourages people to search for hedgehogs in their gardens, local parks, green spaces, or woods.

Full details are available at: https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2026/0602/1576422-ireland-hedgehog-count/