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Calls For Seagull Cull After Dubliners Face Danger In Their Own Back Garden

In recent years, more and more seagulls seem to be arriving into Dublin city centre and causing p...

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14.31 27 Aug 2021


Calls For Seagull Cull After Dubliners Face Danger In Their Own Back Garden


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14.31 27 Aug 2021


In recent years, more and more seagulls seem to be arriving into Dublin city centre and causing problems for people and businesses.  

Is it time for a cull on seagulls in the capital? Fine Gael councillor Paddy McCartan believes nests and eggs should be culled in order to tackle the issue whereas Niall Hatch of Birdwatch believes there are better ways of dealing with the problem. Adrian also chatted to other callers about their experiences with seagulls including Joe has seagulls nesting on his roof.

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