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Past Events
Lunchtime talk: An introduction to the Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map
Dooradoyle Library, Friday 30th January, 12.30 – 13.30 – Free admission
With Sinead Mc Donnell, Biodiversity Officer, Limerick City and County Council
The Birds of the Shannon Estuary is an interactive digital resource that profiles 21 wetland bird species, highlights viewing points, and promotes citizen science initiatives such as BirdWatch Ireland’s Irish Wetland Bird Survey (IWeBS).
It also encourages responsible behaviour to minimise disturbance and prevent invasive species. Protecting estuaries like the Shannon means safeguarding the future of countless bird species and the ecosystems they depend on.
Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, and the Shannon Estuary is one of Ireland’s most biodiverse landscapes. Stretching from Limerick City to the Atlantic Ocean, this unique environment supports rich communities of plants and animals, making it a site of international ecological importance. For birds, estuaries are lifelines. Each winter, thousands of waterbirds migrate from northern regions such as Greenland and Iceland to feed and rest on the Shannon Estuary’s extensive mudflats and saltmarshes. These wetlands are rich in invertebrates, providing essential food for species like Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Whooper Swan, and Cormorant. Birds are not only beautiful to observe but also act as indicators of the health of these ecosystems.
The Shannon Estuary is designated under European legislation as part of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA) and Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC). These protections safeguard habitats that provide feeding, roosting, and refuge for birds. Protecting estuaries like the Shannon means safeguarding the future of countless bird species and the ecosystems they depend on.
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.
Date: Saturday March 1st
Time 11.00 am
Location: Meet at river path below front of Falls Hotel, Ennistymon (V95 D2PC)
All welcome. Please bring pickers, gloves and used heavy duty bags.
Clean Coasts and Breeding Waders EIP host a walk and talk to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Lisfannon Strand
Come along for an educational Walk and Talk in honor of World Wetlands Day at Lisfannon Strand, Fahan Donegal
Saturday, February 15 · 11am – 1pm
Clean Coasts is collaborating with Breeding Waders EIP, featuring Alena Kunkel, Donegal Project Officer. Gain valuable insights into the intriguing links between coastal biodiversity and wetlands from Clean Coasts Biodiversity Officer, Liane Costelloe.
Tea, coffee, and light refreshments will be served.
For more details, contact Sinéad at skeogh@eeu.antaisce.
Organised by Clean Coasts. The Clean Coasts programme is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce. Clean Coasts works with communities to help protect and care for Ireland’s waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life. The Clean Coasts Programme is funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Failte Ireland.
For more information visit http://www.cleancoasts.org/
Join Brendan Gormley for a fascinating journey into the world of bogs and their incredible role in archaeology. Explore the discoveries made in these unique environments, uncover how bogs act as natural preservers of history, and learn about their significance as archaeological records in their own right.
Part of Ulster Wildlife winter talks (Jan–Mar 2025), this event is free for members or £3 for non-members, with all proceeds supporting Northern Ireland’s wildlife and wild places. Please note tickets are non-refundable.
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This event is organised by Monaghan County Council’s Biodiversity Officer to celebrate World Wetlands Day. The event will see the launch of new wetland guidelines aimed at community groups and landowners called ‘Community Action: A Beginner’s Guide to Wetlands’ . This booklet was developed in conjunction with the Community Wetlands Forum, Clare County Council and Monaghan County Council. It is aimed at community groups and landowners to encourage the promotion of wetlands in their local area, or to help those who wish to embark on a wetland conservation project.
Speakers will include Dr Patricia McCreesh Biodiversity Officer with Monaghan County Council and Eoghan Connaughton of LAWPRO. This event is aimed at communities and landowners undertaking biodiversity actions on wetlands in their locality and as an educational resource.
