Colette O’Flynn
Invasive Species Officer
Colette manages the National Invasive Species Database, provides coordination of invasive species data and information, and contributes advice and policy support at the national and European level.
Articles by Colette O’Flynn
Demon shrimp confirmed as present in Ireland
An Invasive Species Alert has been issued for Demon shrimp as it is confirmed as present in Ireland. It was first recognized on 30 September 2025 in the Shannon River below Lough Derg by Dr. Dan Minchin. The demon shrimp (Dikerogammarus haemobaphes) is a predator and likely to reduce native and non-native amphipod populations that are
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Government response underway following reported sighting of an Asian Hornet
Press Release issued 13th August 2025 Government response underway following reported sighting of an Asian Hornet Asian Hornet (also known as the Yellow-legged Hornet) poses a significant threat to Ireland’s biodiversity. Individual sighting in Cork City reported by a member of the public and confirmed by experts. New taskforce convened to co-ordinate response. The National
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Joint launch of Invasive Alien Species websites
Tackling Invasive Alien Species, North and South! The National Biodiversity Data Centre and Northern Ireland Environment Agency jointly launch two new invasive species websites during Invasive Species Week 2022. www.invasives.ie www.invasivespeciesni.co.uk 16th May 2022 The National Biodiversity Data Centre and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency are delighted to come together to jointly launch their two
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