Events
Upcoming Events
Peatlands, An exhibition at Dunamaise Arts Theatre
Supported by Creative Ireland Laois
January – February, During Open Hours (and 1 hour before events)
Free to visit
This Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within. Combining animated paintings, photography, field recordings, sound sculpture and video into a transmedia essay, narrated through the voice of the natural and built worlds. Our project manipulates light and space to bring innovative, experimental and collaborative work with the audience. The work is guided by shared concerns with the fragile status of our natural heritage in the face of environmental crisis.
Phone: (057) 866 3355 to check opening hours.
The exhibition will be launched at 3.00 pm on Thursday February 2nd by Ms Kasia Nikraszewicz of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat. This will be followed by light refreshments. All are welcome to attend.
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Titled: A Vision for Water, An Event on Poetry and Rivers.
**** 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
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.
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
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! 
For Contact:
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Des Finnamore (sec)
086 229 1637, birdwatchlaois@gmail.com
John Maher (chair)
086 601 3483
Brent Goose with colour ring
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 ****
Ballyseedy Walk – Discover Ireland’s Alluvial Wet Woodlands
Sunday 8th February 11am
Location: meet at the South Car Park of Ballyseedy Woods
Fee: 5euro per adult, children free
Supported by Kerry County Council, this World Wetlands Day walk in Ballyseedy will discover this ancient woodland, meaning it has been continuously covered with trees since the mid-1600. Along with this it is a Wet Woodland which is an annex habitat meaning that there is precious few of these ecosystems still left in Ireland. Explore these ancient habitats with your ecologists from the Wetlands. More information and booking here.
Ensure to wear warm clothing and waterproofs!
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
19:20 Tuesday 10 February
Past Events
Green-Schools and Clean Coasts are delighted to celebrate World Wetlands Day with this webinar, with guest speaker Alena Kunkel from Breeding Waders EIP. Learn about some of the birds who spend winter in Ireland, their migration journey and the importance of conserving their winter and summer homes.
Suitable for Secondary School Students and Senior Primary (5th and 6th)
For further information contact Clare Patten – cpatten@eeu.antaisce.org
World Wetlands Day at Colgan Hall: live webinar LAWPRO Eva Ford (Australia) and Trish Murphy (IRT), followed by local Q&A and refreshments.
Join us at Colgan Hall, Carndonagh to mark World Wetlands Day with an in-person community event. We’ll come together to watch a live webinar organised by LAWPRO (Local Authority Waters Programme), featuring Eva Ford from the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee in Queensland, Australia, and Trish Murphy, Project Officer with Inishowen Rivers Trust.
After the webinar, there will be a local Q&A session, followed by tea, coffee and scones, offering time for discussion and connection. This event highlights the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, water quality and resilient communities.
Agenda
10:00-10:10am – LAWPRO introduction
10:10-10:50am – Eva Ford, Catchment Officer, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee
10:50-11:00am – Tea break
11:00-11:40am – Dr. Trish Murphy, Project Officer, Inishowen Rivers Trust
11:40am-12:00pm – Q&A
If you cant make it to the Colgan Hall you can register to join the conversation online by registering here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
This engaging discussion will explore river rehabilitation, community action, accessing support, and building meaningful connections with local waterbodies.
This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
After the webinar we will have Tea / Coffee and a Q & A session
We hope to see you there.
This engaging discussion will explore river rehabilitation, community action, accessing support, and building meaningful connections with local waterbodies. It’s a conversation about what’s possible when communities step up for their rivers.
Join us to learn, connect, and be inspired, whether you’re part of a community group, work in the water sector, or simply care about the future of our rivers.
Agenda
10:00-10:10am – LAWPRO introduction
10:10-10:50am – Eva Ford, Catchment Officer, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee
10:50-11:00am – Tea break
11:00-11:40am – Dr. Trish Murphy, Project Officer, Inishowen Rivers trust
11:40am-12:00pm – Q&A
Community Led river Restoration
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is delighted to invite you to a special World Wetlands Day webinar exploring the power of community led river restoration. With a strong emphasis on the “World” in World Wetlands Day, this event brings together voices from across the globe.
We are thrilled to welcome both Eva Ford, Catchment Officer with the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee in Queensland, Australia, and Dr. Trish Murphy of the Inishowen Rivers Trust in Donegal. Though separated by thousands of kilometres, their catchments share strikingly similar challenges and successes.
This engaging discussion will explore river rehabilitation, community action, accessing support, and building meaningful connections with local waterbodies. It’s a conversation about what’s possible when communities step up for their rivers.
Join us to learn, connect, and be inspired, whether you’re part of a community group, work in the water sector, or simply care about the future of our rivers.
To celebrate World Wetlands Day Event, LAWPRO will be hosting this Community Led River Restoration event at Tralee Bay Wetlands.
Free of charge. You can register with the link on the poster or directly with Tralee Bay Wetlands. If you cannot attend in person, the webinar is online. Feel free to share. Go raibh maith agaibh.
Link to Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/343ada43-b2ee-4813-91ef-779c0381d271@2e4b31ae-b1ed-4fb8-a10d-f1b13a2c61e9
Agenda
10:00-10:10am – LAWPRO introduction
10:10-10:50am – Eva Ford, Catchment Officer, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee
10:50-11:00am – Tea break
11:00-11:40am – Dr. Trish Murphy, Project Officer, Inishowen Rivers trust
11:40am-12:00pm – Q&A
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.
Join Donal Beagan for an engaging talk on the wonders of our wetlands.
Monday, February 2nd
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ballybay Enterprise Park, Monaghan A75 Y098
Come see the wetland birds of Tramore Back Strand , a Ramsar Site and Special Protection Area for wintering wildfowl and wetland waders!
Our local expert, Denis Cullen of the Irish Wildlife Trust and Tramore Eco Group will lead a birdwatching talk of this exceptional coastal wetland. Find out what birds visit Tramore Back Strand in winter and why the site is so important for wildlife.
Meet at the Bird Hide at the Tramore Nature Park (Grid 659 623, 601 457).
Spotting scopes, Bird ID Guides and Binoculars will be provided. Bring warm outdoor clothing as the site is exposed.
Supported by Tramore Eco Group, Irish Wildlife Trust and Waterford City and County Council.
Tramore nature Park location
Lapwings at Tramore Back Strand
Do you want to know more about wetlands and the species you can find there? Join us this Bank Holiday! Book your space for this free event here: Wader Watch Event with NPWS Wicklow Tickets, Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Monday 2nd February is World Wetlands Day! To mark the occasion, we invite you to join us at Cooldross on this Bank Holiday for our Wader Watch Event:
– Time: 12:00 pm – 16:00 pm.
– Telescopes and binoculars provided!
– Location: Accessed from Kilcoole Train Station
Walk down the coast to meet our friendly staff at Cooldross! Come along to learn more about the birds and other wildlife that thrives in these habitats, why wetlands are so important to protect, and maybe even spot some rare visitors.
Contact knocksinkwood@npws.gov.ie or 01 2866610 for more information, and tune in to our social media for further updates!
We’re hoping the weather will improve – but just in case, please make sure to dress appropriately for the conditions!
