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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 […]

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 […]

To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026, between 2 and 6 February, we’re opening the doors for free. We champion wetlands 365 days of the year, but on World Wetlands Day, the whole world comes together to celebrate these mood-lifting and nature-bursting spaces. And we want you in on it. Claim up to 2 free tickets […]

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 […]

LAWPRO invites you to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd with a walk and talk. Join an engaging event with experts: Shane Sweeney Breeding Waders EIP Mayo Project Officer and Mark Reed LIFE on Machair Project Officer. It is an opportunity to learn about the importance of wetland habitats and discover Roonah Lake area through the lens of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tralee Bay Wetlands Talks, Walks & Workshop 2 February 2026 at Tralee Bay Wetlands Join Tralee Bay Wetlands on 2 February 2026 as Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park proudly honours World Wetlands Day, a global celebration recognising the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life, culture, and community. The schedule of events for the day; 10am […]

Launch of the Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map Sunday 1st February 2pm – 3.30pm Location: Ballylongford Community Hall, V31 RK80 Join Ballylongford Tidy Towns and others, supported by LAWPRO, Kerry County Council, and NPWS for a day all about the birds of the Shannon Estuary. If it's fine, we will walk over to […]