- Fossitt, J.A. (2000) A Guide to Habitats in Ireland. The Heritage Council, Kilkenny.
- Habitats Directive Annex I habitats (1992; subsequent modifications). See European Commission (2007)Interpretation manual of European Union habitats EUR 27, European Commission, DG Environment.
Irish checklist
Primary sources of data
National conservation asssessment
- Assessment of Annex I habitats in Ireland: The Status of EU Protected Habitats and Species in Ireland (2013)- Habitat Assessments Volume 2. Version 1.0National Parks and Wildlife Service. Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Ireland.
- Assessment of Annex I habitats in Ireland: The status of EU protected habitats and species in Ireland (2008) National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
- Other habitats have not been assessed at the national level.