It is proposed to designate certain areas in and around Ireland as new Special Areas of Conservation. This was announced in the press in late 2012 and the Club has been formally notified recently. One of the areas is east of Inishtrahull. The deadline for observations or objections is 5 March 2013. The notification and maps received from the Department (for this and the other sites) can be found in the clubhouse for viewing if any member is interested.