Co. Galway The hidden world of wetlands at Kilconly Community Centre

Date: 02/02/2026

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Location: Kilconly Community Centre

Join Friends of Kilconly Wetlands to discover the hidden world of our wetlands this World Wetlands Day!

We are delighted that Janet Laffey from the Local Authority Water Programme (LAWPRO) will be joining us to share how they support local communities, the interconnections between surface water and groundwater and about what's putting pressure on our rivers and streams.

Janet will also be doing a kick sampling demonstration so you can see the incredible insects that call our rivers home and all without getting your feet wet!

Want to become a citizen scientist? Janet will show you how to join the CSSI program and help monitor the health of our wetlands in your own community.

All welcome! (especially those with a love of little critters!)

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T16:02:41+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Galway, Join Birdwatch Ireland Galway Branch for a walk along Nimmo’s Pier

Date: 07/02/2026

Time: 10:30

Location: Location Meet at base of Nimmo's Pier

Join our Galway branch for a walk along Nimmo’s Pier

For contact:
Find us on Facebook or to be added to a mailing list just pop a line to the below;
Cyril Manning (chair) – cyril.a.manning@gmail.com
Bláithín Kennedy (sec) – blaithin.kennedy@gmail.com

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:57:02+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Dublin, Join Birdwatch Ireland Fingal Branch for an IWEBS count at Turvey Nature Reserve

Date: 07/02/2026

Time: 00:00 - 00:00

Location: Meet in the Turvey Nature Reserve carpark off Turvey Ave

Join Our Dublin Fingal branch for an An I-WeBS Count

**** Time to be confirmed ****
The count commences 30 minutes after meeting time.
For contact:
Frank Prendergast (sec) 087 131 9884, frank.prendergast@tudublin.ie
Paul Lynch (chair) 087 631 9209, paulllynch@gmail.com

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:49:58+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Cavan, Join Birdwatch Ireland for an outing to Lough Inchin

Date: 07/02/2026

Time: 10:00

Location: Meet at the carpark in front of Derryheen Church of Ireland H12 FK25

Join our Cavan branch for an outing to Lough Inchin
Lough Inchin, located near Ballyjamesduff, is a small yet productive fishing lake. The reserve hosts thousands of migratory birds in the winter, including geese, swans, and ducks.
For more details please contact Tom Broe (sec) cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com or Michael McKiernan 086 885 4989.

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:45:54+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Laois, IWEBS count on the River Erkina

Date: 08/02/2026

Time: 09:30

Location: Meet at Woodenbridge on the River Erkina

Join our Laois branch for an I-WeBS count.

For Contact:
Find us on Facebook
Des Finnamore (sec)
086 229 1637, birdwatchlaois@gmail.com
John Maher (chair)
086 601 3483

Brent Goose with colour ring

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:42:19+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Cork Birdwatch Ireland Outing to Kilcolman Wildfowl reserve in Doneraile / Buttevant

Date: 08/02/2026

Time: 11:00

Location: Meet at reserve P51 WF82

Join our Cork branch for an outing to observe in Kilcolman Wildfowl reserve in Doneraile / Buttevant
Kilcolman Bog was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1993, There are bird hides and boardwalks on the reserve.

For further information contact:
Paul Moore, 087 690 8108 – paulwmoore01@gmail.com
Conor O’Keeffe, 083 155 1514 – calabkilworth@gmail.com

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:33:34+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Dublin, Join Birdwatch Ireland on an outing to Turvey Nature Reserve and Parklands

Date: 08/02/2026

Time: 10:00

Location: Meet in the Turvey Nature Reserve carpark off Turvey Ave

An outing to Turvey Nature Reserve and Parklands

Join our South Dublin branch for an outing to Turvey Nature Reserve and Parklands
Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com
**** Bad Weather Protocol: If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place then members should assume that the outing is cancelled ****

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:28:44+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Wexford Beach Clean and Wetlands Talk for World Wetlands Day. Nethertown Beach & Lady’s Island Community Centre

Date: 07/02/2026

Time: 11:00

Location: Lady's Island Community Centre

Nethertown Beach & Lady’s Island Community Centre, Wexford. 7th February 2026, Beach Clean 11am and Talk 1pm. Open to the Public.

The #CleanCoastsRoadshow for 2026 is officially kicking off this February, with our first event taking place in #Wexford!

This February 7th, join #CleanCoasts and Tomhaggard Clean Coasts in Nethertown Beach and in Lady's Island Community Centre from 11am for a #BeachClean event and #WorldWetlandsDay talk with guest speaker Dominic Berridge!

No Booking Necessary, Open to the Public.

For more information on our upcoming Roadshows, event listings will be updated regularly at our website here: https://cleancoasts.org/our.../clean-coasts-roadshow/

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:21:53+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Clare , 2 part event at Shannon Town Community Wetlands on World Wetlands Day

Date: 02/02/2026

Time: 14:30

Location: Meet at the Shannon Wetlands entrance on Tullyvarraga Road.

Shannon Town Community Wetlands, Duchas na Sionna and the Local Authority Waters Programme, invite you to join in a celebration of World Wetlands Day, on Monday 2nd February at 2.30pm. This will be a two-part event beginning with a site visit, a walk and talk of the Shannon Wetlands restoration project, led by committee members and Ruairí Ó Conchúir (LAWPRO). The site visit will be followed by an illustrated talk by Ruairí Ó Conchúir, in the warmth and comfort of the Shannon Springs Hotel. The presentation will highlight the crucial role wetlands play at a local, national, and global scale. This free community event will include refreshments, and all are welcome. Please meet at the Shannon Wetlands entrance on Tullyvarraga Road at 2.30 pm. and Shannon Springs Hotel at 3.15p.m. Please bring wellington boots and suitable clothing.

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:09:35+00:00January 30th, 2026|

Co. Galway, Join Friends of Kilconly Wetlands on World Wetlands Day

Date: 02/02/2026

Time: 11:00

Location: Kilconly Community Centre, Co. Galway.

Join Friends of Kilconly Wetlands to discover the hidden world of our wetlands this World Wetlands Day - Monday 2nd Feb at 11am.

Janet Laffey from Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) will be there to share how they support local communities, the interconnections between surface water and groundwater and about what's putting pressure on our rivers and streams.

Janet will also be doing a kick sampling demonstration so you can see the incredible insects that call our rivers home and all without getting your feet wet!

Want to become a citizen scientist? Janet will show you how to join the CSSI program and help monitor the health of our wetlands in your own community.

All welcome! (especially those with a love of little critters!)

Tara Challoner2026-01-30T12:03:19+00:00January 30th, 2026|