List of Special Areas of Conservation in the Republic of Ireland

The following is a list of Special Areas of Conservation in the Republic of Ireland, as listed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Since 2020, the NPWS has operated under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The Special Areas of Conservation are part of the Natura 2000 network of sites within the European Union for special flora or fauna.

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Special Area of Conservation photo
Erit Lough, a hard water lake and SAC
Ballynafagh Lake, County Kildare
Carrigeenamronety peak