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Should festivals avoid Phoenix Park to protect the wildlife?

A petition calling on the Government and the OPW to prohibit large festivals and commercial event...

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15.54 4 Jun 2026


Should festivals avoid Phoenix Park to protect the wildlife?


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A petition calling on the Government and the OPW to prohibit large festivals and commercial events in parks such as Dublin's Phoenix Park to protect the native wildlife has been circulating online.

This is following a number of recent incidences of animals, such as deer ending up in residential areas due to noise disturbances.

Joining Ciara to discuss is Wayanay Carballo, Creative Director and Founder of Star Fish magazine, who started this petition.


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