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The issue has been raised again in response to new research highlighting the detrimental impact on deer fed by people

People feeding Phoenix Park deer causing 'health issues'

Deer in Phoenix Park have health and behavioural issues as a result of being fed by people, according to research from scientists in University College Dublin.

Ireland • 18 Jun 24

Hundreds of dogs and their owners walked through Dublin's Phoenix Park on Monday night

Campaigner reflects on 'joyous' mass dog walk in Dublin

A man who is on a mission to save Thailand's street dogs says he is "massively grateful" to the hundreds of people - and their dogs - who joined him for a walk through Dublin's Phoenix Park last night.

Dublin • 05 Sep 23

Deer in the Phoenix Park have been an attraction since the park was first established

Visitors feeding deer could cause behaviour change

A new study has shown that visitors to Dublin's Phoenix Park, who feed the deer there, could be driving the artificial selection of "harassment behaviour" in some species.

Dublin • 09 Aug 22

OPW guidelines say to keep a 50-metre distance from deer in Phoenix Park

Visitors feeding Phoenix Park deer causes harm - study

A study shows visitors feeding the deer at Phoenix Park is having a huge negative impact on the wild herd.

Dublin • 22 Jul 21

A number of those present carried anti-vaccine placards (Image: Rolling News)

11 arrested over Covid breaches at Dublin protest

Eleven people have been arrested in connection with breaches of Covid-19 regulations at a protest event in Dublin this afternoon.

Dublin • 20 Mar 21

The Phoenix Park has a herd of around 600 wild fallow deer which graze on its 707 hectares of grass

Park visitors urged to social distance from deer

Visitors to the Phoenix Park have been asked to practice social distancing and remain at least 50 metres from the wild deer population there, after rangers noticed an increase in stress levels and malnourishment among the herd.

News Lens • 03 Dec 20

Consultation on mobility plan for Phoenix Park to begin now

Govt aims for Phoenix Park plan in place by March 2021

A new mobility plan for the Phoenix Park will be implemented by next March according to the Government.

Regional • 17 Sep 20

Tolka Valley Park has adopted re-wilding policies and some people are calling for the same to be done at Phoenix Park

Concern over aspects of Phoenix Park strategic review

A review of the Phoenix Park in Dublin is has suggested additional car parks in a bid to enhance the visitor experience.

Dublin • 29 May 19

The OPW says that the deer cull was carried out as part of the 'sustainable management' of wild deer in Phoenix Park

Campaigners hit out at deer cull in Phoenix Park

Animal rights campaigners have criticised the culling of deer in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

Dublin • 09 Jan 19

The Papal tour included a mass in the Phoenix Park, the home of the zoo

Zoo says Papal visit contributed to decline in visitors

Dublin Zoo has said the visit of Pope Francis to Dublin this summer contributed to a drop of almost 100,000 in visitor numbers this year.

Ireland • 26 Dec 18

Sources suggest that the figure may have been between 150,000-200,000

OPW and gardaí decline to put figure on Mass attendance

Two official bodies have declined to put an exact figure on the number of people who attended the mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park yesterday.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 27 Aug 18

Thousands gather at Phoenix Park for Papal Mass

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Phoenix Park for the Papal mass today, which marks the closing of the World Meeting of Families.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 26 Aug 18

As it happened: Day two of the Pope's visit

Updates on the final day of Pope Francis' visit to Ireland.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 26 Aug 18

It is envisaged that Knock Shrine will open to the public at 6am in the morning

Pope to visit Knock ahead of Phoenix Park mass

Pope Francis will fly to Knock Shrine in the morning ahead of a mass in the Phoenix Park, which is expected to draw 500,000 people.

Pope Francis In Ireland • 25 Aug 18

Pope Francis held a private ten-minute meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this afternoon

Varadkar asks Pope to ensure justice for survivors

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has appealed to Pope Francis to use his "office and influence" to ensure abuse survivors receive "justice, truth and healing".

Pope Francis In Ireland • 25 Aug 18

Pope John Paul II's mass in the Phoenix Park is widely believed to have been the largest ever gathering of Irish people in one place

The pope's visit: An event of biblical proportions

More than half a million people, 25,000 sliced pans, 7,000 volunteers and 2,500 toilets - these are just some of the figures involved in the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland.

The Pope in Ireland • 26 Aug 18

People are being urged to use public transport

At a glance: How to get to the Phoenix Park mass

There will be major traffic restrictions in Dublin as people gather for a mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park. Here is a breakdown of transport options available on.

The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18

Pope Francis is visiting Ireland on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August

People urged to book transport for papal mass early

Iarnród Éireann is urging people who are attending the papal mass in Phoenix Park on 26 August to book Intercity trains as soon as possible.

The Pope in Ireland • 14 Aug 18

Pope Francis is visiting Ireland on 25 and 26 August

People urged to use public transport during Pope visit

People planning to attend the mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park at the end of next month are being urged to use public transport.

The Pope in Ireland • 02 Aug 18

Concerns over the 'Say Nope to the Pope' campaign were raised this afternoon in the Dáil

Taoiseach condemns 'mean-spirited' Pope protesters

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned "petty and mean-spirited" protesters for block booking free tickets, which will not be used, for Pope Francis' events during his visit to Ireland this summer.

Politics • 27 Jun 18

Pope Francis will be in Ireland on 25 and 26 August

Tickets still available for papal mass in Phoenix Park

All tickets for the visit of Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Co Mayo in August have been allocated after they were made available online this morning, but tickets for the closing mass of the World Meeting of Families are still available.

Pope Francis • 25 Jun 18

Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in Dublin on Saturday 25 August

Catholic Church embarking on Papal marketing mission

Tomorrow morning, at a time yet to be stipulated, the Irish Catholic Church will embark on arguably its most challenging marketing operation ever when it releases 545,000 free tickets for two of Pope Francis' key engagements on his visit to Ireland.

Catholic Church • 24 Jun 18

Pope Francis will attend the World Meeting Of Families in Ireland in August

Plans in place to combat ticket touting for papal visit

Security measures have been put in place to ensure that tickets for the visits by Pope Francis to the Phoenix Park and Knock Shrine are not sold on by touts.

Ireland • 22 Jun 18

The Vatican announced this morning that Pope Francis will visit Knock Shrine

Pope to visit Knock as part of trip to Ireland

Pope Francis will visit Knock as part of his trip to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in August.

The Pope in Ireland • 25 Jul 18

The car was hijacked as it left the Phoenix Park

Baby in vehicle hijacked in Dublin's Phoenix Park

An investigation is under way into a hijacking incident in Dublin in which a car was stolen with a baby still inside.

Crime • 11 Jun 18