Are there bats in republic of Ireland?

Yes, there are bats in the Republic of Ireland. There are nine species of bats known to inhabit the country, including the common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle, Nathusius' pipistrelle, brown long-eared bat, common long-eared bat, Daubenton's bat, whiskered bat, Brandt's bat, and Natterer's bat. These bats can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, hedgerows, and wetlands.