the park is also the site for a project to reintroduce white-tailed eagles, which began in 2007 with the release of fifteen birds. the project will last a number of years with many more eagles being released. the species had become extinct in ireland in the 19th century after persecution from landowners. fifteen chicks will then be brought in annually for the following five years. despite a poisoning incident in 2009, the program is continuing and birds introduced to the area have now been tracked to wicklow and donegal.