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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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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!
February 2nd (Bank Holiday Monday) is World Wetlands Day!
@killorglintidytowns have asked Pascal Sweeney MSc Ecology to lead a guided walk.
It will start at the Bianconi car park at 11.30, to coincide with low tide. He will take a sample of the insect life in the Laune to look at in a tray, then walk up along the riverbank and talk about the habitat, tree species and ground flora. About one hour.
Usual cup of tea etc. afterwards.
Be prepared for a muddy walkway!
Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2026
WETLANDS, CULTURE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION
Discussion: RAISING THE WATER LEVEL IN DRAINED PEATLANDS HAS A MAJOR ROLE IN ACHIEVING IRELAND’S CLIMATE, WATER QUALITY AND BIODIVERSITY OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL IMPROVING OUR ENVIRONMENT GENERALLY, the critical role of water in peatlands and peaty soils and drawing attention to the situation that drained peaty soils are a ‘wasting asset’ for farmers`
Exploring values:
Recreation & tourism
- spiritual and inspiration
- cultural identity & heritage
- informal classrooms where Elders pass on ecological knowledge.
Local Engagement & Landowner Engagement Success Stories – An overview of the successful rewetting programme at Scohaboy Bog in Thomas MacDonagh Museum, 11am.
Afternoon field trip to Scohaboy Bog SAC with TUS Thurles & Gurteen College Agricultural students led by Ecologist Jim Ryan
Schedule of Events with Booking links:
11am-1pm: Sacred Water, Sacred Land poetry workshop, with Poet Bee Smith, At The Market House (Blacklion) Booking required –
To Book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980455731405?aff=oddtdtcreator
12pm-2pm: Willow Weaving Workshop – WeaVe a Bird Feeder with Westcountry Willow, The Market House, Booking required (suitable 12+)
4pm-6pm: straw-Hatmaking Workshop, with Fionnuala Maxwell, The Market House (Open And Suitable for all Ages)
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 protecting our breeding waders, as well as vulnerable Machair and sand dune habitats.
The event is suitable for people of all ages. Please remember to wear weather appropriate clothing. We encourage you to bring binoculars if you have any, for a chance of birdwatching. Due to sensitivity of the habitats and possibility to encounter wildlife, please do not bring your dog.
Meeting point: Carrownisky Beach, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Date and Time: February 2nd at 11am
Photo credit: LIFE on Machair Project
Join our guided walk to Knockaunroe Turlough in the Burren National Park at 10.30am on Monday 2nd February to learn more about the Burren’s unique turlough wetlands and the variety of species that live there. The walk will start from the Burren National Park trailhead at Gortlecka Cross near Kilnaboy and will last 1.5 to 2 hours. The walk is about 1.5km in length with some uneven ground and wellies are recommended. This event is free but booking is required as places are limited. Please contact us at 065 6827693 or burrennationalpark@npws.gov.ie for more information and to book.
Get ready to discover the beauty of winter birds in a cosy outdoor setting – it’s going to be a wild and wondrous experience!
Celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026 with LAWPRO (Local Authority Waters Programme) on a guided walk to discover the birds of The Murrough Wetlands SAC (Special Area of Conservation) at Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. Spend a couple of hours seeing and learning about the wonderful avian winter visitors to our shores that rely on the critically important wetland habitats along the Wicklow coastline. This walk will be led by Cian Cardiff (ornithologist and expert bird guide) and Justin Ivory (LAWPRO Community Water Officer for Wicklow& DLR).
What: Guided walk along The Murrough SAC at Newcastle and East Coast Nature Reserve
When: Monday 2nd February 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
Where: Meeting at bottom of Sea Road, Newcastle
Pin drop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfBrc8uFdXGbpN9A9
This is a free event but registration is required. Please note this is an outdoor event on rough and uneven ground. Please bring suitable footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No dogs please. Thank you.
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 – Opening with Eleanor Turner, Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer
10:30am – Bird Watching with Ed Carty
11:30am – LAWPRO Projects with Bláthnaid O’Loughlin, Community Water Officer
12pm – Wetlands Talk with Ger Scollard, Irish Wildlife Trust
2pm – Marsh Walk with Senior Ecologist Alan Balfe
3pm – Wetlands Willow Creation Workshop with Philip McSweeney
All events on the day are free of charge for adults and children (children must be accompanied by an adult). As activities take place outdoors, attendees are advised to wear warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.
