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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.
Titled: A Vision for Water, An Event on Poetry and Rivers.
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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
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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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