Red Squirrel

I've seen them in the woods between Lough Dan and the road running partly along it's south west bank leading up from Oldbridge, past the Scout Camp. You can park there and walk along the road, which then turns into a track at the end.

saw one in Ballina last Wednesdy, bringing a camera in the morning

So if the Pine martin re-establishes himself does that mean the red squirell will too?

Really want to see a red squirrel, I haven't seen once since I was a child. To the earlier poster who mentioned St. Anne's Park in Raheny, I live near there and go walking there on a daily basis, it's overrun with greys I'm afraid. Hasn't been a red there for a few years I'm told.

I went up to the Vartry reservoir in Wicklow but didn't see any, no greys either which was good. None in Glendalough either last time I tried. Guess i'll just have to keep on looking.

Saw two today. At opposite ends of Lord Massey estate on the new Dublin Way. Both on the ground at short distance. Great to see that they're still there. Always saw them there 30+ years ago when we hiked there from Tallaght.

Have now seen 4 Pine Martens since last spring so I'm pretty sure they are eradicating the grey squirrel (who spend more time on the ground making them easier to catch). I'm sure the Pine Marten will eventually reach the east of the country. Has anyone seen any Pine Martens in the east??

I wasnt aware Martens were any less pletiful in the East, in suitable habitat than anywhere else. I have seen Pine martens regularly in Wicklow, and also in Kilkenny. They are definately in reasonable densities in Wicklow, I see about half a dozen sightings of them in an average year. I see them in various Coillte woods, both mixed broadleaf, and conifir but most sightings in the conifir woods. I see them while deer stalkng so tend to spot them at dawn or last light in the evening. In one spot where I have a high seat, I've seen a marten direclty below the seat, and he hasnt deceted me, really nice to see them going about their business.