Art Exhibition in celebration of Irish Wildlife by R. Callanan
Celebrating Irish Wildlife by Rory Callanan - Exhibition of sketches (ink & watercolour) in celebration of Irish Wildlife by an amateur Kildare artist R. Callanan
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Kilcullen Library New Abbey Road, Kilcullen
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Birds on the Big Screen
The Organic Centre Sraud, Rossinver, IrelandBirds on the Big Screen – Enjoy a live‑streamed bird cam of nesting blue tits paired with educational talks delivered in a local school and nursing home. Building on last year’s popular bird cam 'Nesting Up Close'. This year’s programme expands its reach with even more community outreach. Check out the live stream on the...
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Biodiversity Quiz
OnlineJoin us in celebrating Biodiversity Week with an engaging True or False Family Quiz that tests your knowledge of the incredible variety of life on our planet! Discover fascinating facts, challenge yourself, and learn how you can make a difference in preserving our natural world. Get ready to have fun while deepening your understanding of...
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Biodiversity Week at Offaly Libraries
Offaly Libraries are delighted to present a vibrant programme of events for National Biodiversity Week (15–23 May), celebrating the natural world with a range of creative, educational and family-friendly activities across all branches. Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy a Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt, themed worksheets and colouring, Puffin Rock workbooks, as well as storytime, arts...
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Biodiversity Treasure hunt
The Organic Centre Sraud, Rossinver, IrelandBiodiversity Treasure Hunt Explore the outdoors and discover the hidden plants, insects, and wildlife around you. Using fun clues and checklists, participants search for different species and natural features, learning about local biodiversity while enjoying an engaging, family‑friendly adventure. Leave your details and be entered into a draw announced after Biodiversity Week.
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Clonakilty Bicycle Festival’s Estuary Biodiversity & Birdwatch Cycle
6pm meet emmet sq – A biodiversity & birdwatch (and listening!) cycle of the Inchydoney Estuary co hosted by Birdwatch Ireland – one of our most popular annual events!
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Lapwing Lookout and Tern Tales, Cooldross Breeding Wader Project
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LhpXJ2yABPLbDJE29 Kilcoole Train Station, Kilcoole, Co. WicklowLapwing Lookout and Tern Tales, Cooldross Breeding Wader Project With Birdwatch Ireland. Meet at Kilcoole Railway Station 7.00pm Ground-nesting birds of wetlands and coasts need all the help they can get to raise the next generation of chicks each summer. Join us for a Friday evening outing to meet a colony of Ireland’s national bird,...
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A Dawn Chorus and Sunrise Gathering
Riverstown Community Garden Riverstown, SligoJoin us in the Community Garden on the park road to listen to the dawn Chorus with the opportunity to venture to the top of the fort to watch the sunrise
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Guided Walk of Gartnanoul Loop Trail
A guided walk on trails at Killykeen Forest Park with local ecologist Heather Bothwell identifying plants, birds and butterflies. Heather will discuss the different woodland habitats and environmental factors that can influence them. The walk will begin with the examination of moth trap left out the night before. While that walk will last two to...
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Woodland and Sound Walk
Baggot Estate LimerickJoin LCCC’s Biodiversity Officer and colleagues for a Woodland Walk and Sound Walk in the Baggot Estate • 10.30 – 12.30 • Sat 16th May for Biodiversity Week. • Meet at the Community Garden near pedestrian entrance on the Ballinacurra Road – (not far from the overpass bridge of motorway as you head towards the...
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Wild for Clonbur
F12 T9P7 Clonbur Community Centre, ClonburJoin us for the launch of a new wildlife and nature initiative for Clonbur, including a biodiversity action plan – with a landmark exhibition open from 6-9 pm, and a Q&A from local wildlife photographer Shay Doran at 8 pm. Clonbur Cloghbrack Community Council is launching a dedicated group to celebrate, support and enhance the...
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Omeath BioBlitz
Look for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard. (Sunday 17th May 12 - 3pm) You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road (A91 AE08)A BioBlitz is a 24 or 48 hour event to find and record as many of the species in a given area as possible. It is a fun and informal way for members of the public to learn how to record biodiversity, alongside experts. Where: greater Omeath, Co. Louth area When: 17-18 May 2026 What...
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Dawn Chorus at Brú na Bóinne National Park
Brú na Bóinne National Park, Dowth Netterville Institute, Netterville House, DowthVisit Brú na Bóinne National Park in the early hours to celebrate National Biodiversity Week with a Dawn Chorus. Led by Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch and supported by Meath County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, come along and listen to what will hopefully be a rich melody of bird song before the...
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Dawn Chorus at Carrickgollogan
Carrickgollogan Woods https://share.google/kPsrA23Hbz7s6U665With the Dublin Mountains Partnership. Meet at Carrickgollogan Forest, 5.00am Across the globe, the dawn chorus of birds welcomes the day as birds stake their territory and call for mates over the airwaves. Experience birdsong and sunrise to start your Sunday with a short climb through woods and uplands to the summit of Carrickgollogan, and...
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Dawn Chorus canoeing with ‘Adventure Gently’ .
The Organic Centre Sraud, Rossinver, IrelandGlide across morning waters of Lough Melvin beside the Organic Centre, as the sun rises and the landscape fills with birdsong. This peaceful early morning paddle offers a front row seat to the dawn chorus, with plenty of moments to pause, listen, and take in the magic of wildlife waking up around you. Meeting spot...
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Biodiversity field trip
Devil's Chimney Devil's Chimney walking trail, Glencar, Co. SligoWhere we are after 20 years of our journey to protect and increase the biodiversity on our land, encompassing mixed broadleaf woodland, upland grasslands, hedgerows and ponds. We will be accompanied by ecologists Dr Hagen and Jasmin O'Neill. Open to all. Sturdy walking shoes required. Moderate level of fitness. Restricted parking.
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Biodiversity Bike Ride
GoreyJoin us for a fun bike ride and learn what we have and how we can do so much more to protect Nature in Gorey! To celebrate the cross-over between Bike Week and Biodiversity Week, for the third year runnning Gorey Pedestrian and Cycling Association will be hosting a Biodiversity Bike Ride through Gorey Town....
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Meet an ecologist at the Omeath Shore
Look for our tent at the Omeath sea shore near the old graveyard. You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road (A91 AE08)Explore local biodiversity and chat about nature, refreshments provided. Goska will be there to show and tell, as well as to provide help with identification and submitting records for Omeath BioBlitz. Where: Omeath, Co. Louth, near the old graveyard. You can safely park your car at the Dolmen Centre across the road (A91 AE08) When:...
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Coastal walk with Mark Robins
cape clear islandThis event is delivered as part of Biofest - a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Walk part of the Glen Loop on minor roads and the coastal pathway, climbing above the South Harbour and along the spectacular cliffs on the south of the island. Moderate to difficult walking, wear good shoes/boots and...
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The Wildlife of Cape Clear Island
cape clear islandThis workshop is delivered as part of Biofest - a two day festival of Biodiversity in West Cork. Join Cape Clear bird observatory warden John Horton to explore the fascinating diversity of flora and fauna found on Cape Clear, discovering anything that crawls, flies, jumps, swims, slithers or grows during a 2hr guided walk. Numbers...
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Our Irish Natural History at the Dead Zoo Lab
Dead Zoo Lab National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, DublinJoin us in the Dead Zoo Lab this National Biodiversity Week for a special drop-in event to meet the community curators behind Our Irish Natural History exhibition. Join our community curators to find out about their featured specimens, why they were selected for display in the Our Irish Natural History exhibition, and the biodiversity work they are undertaking in...
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Habitats Walk & Talk at Cavan adventure Centre
H12 CD43 Cavan Adventure CentreJoin Eanna ni Lamhna for a guided walk and talk exploring the habitats of Cavan Adventure Centre, from lakeshore and grassland to forest, followed by refreshments. Suitable for ages 8 and over, rough terrain, appropriate footwear required, no buggies or dogs. Booking essential - spaces limited.
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Dusk Bird Chorus
Omeath, Co. Louth - St. Jude's ShrineAn evening bird walk with Jennifer Lynch (NPWS Ranger), organised as a part of the Omeath BioBlitz. Where: Omeath, Co. Louth - St. Jude's Shrine When: Sunday 17th May, 7 - 8.30 pm
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IN-PERSON INTERACTIVE BIODIVERSITY SESSION: Bird and Biodiversity Talk
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Green Foundation Ireland, along with Raven Haven Aviaries, is holding a two-hour interactive biodiversity session. This family-focused outdoor event will provide participants with the opportunity to engage directly with birds of prey while learning about native species, habitats, and the importance of biodiversity conservation in Ireland. Through an engaging and...
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Nature Restoration – The Land Trust Way
This event will feature a short introduction from Green Sod Ireland about operating as a land trust in Ireland. We will then hear from a land trust in the UK, the John Muir Trust about their experiences followed by the Nature Conservancy Canada to hear about the Canadian perspective. The talks will be followed by...
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Kildare Wildlife Rescue
The Organic Centre Sraud, Rossinver, IrelandMeet Kildare Wildlife Rescue, a registered charity for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Last year, they repsonded to over 13,000 reports of wildlife in distress. Hear about their work and learn more about how to help our native wildlife.
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Farm Walk during the Dusk Chorus
Newtownmanor Hall LeckaunJoin ACRES Breifne for a farm walk and discover how farmers are rewarded for biodiversity while listening out for a wide variety of birds. Please wear suitable footwear for walking on rough terrain and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. No dogs allowed. Meet at Newtownmanor Hall. F91P573
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WORKSHOP: Bat, Bee and Bird Box Building
St. Patrick’s National School Ughtyneill, Moynalty, Kells, County MeathTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED This is a hands-on, practical workshop organised by Donna Mullen and carried out in St. Patrick’s National School, Ughtyneill.
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Revealing the Nature of our Heritage
R93 K126 Carlow County Library, CarlowJoin Carlow County Council's Biodiversity Office, Shane Casey, as he explores how Carlow’s Biodiversity interweaves with our cultural and built heritage. Admission is free but booking required. Email library@carlowcoco.ie to reserve your place.
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Wildings: Baby Animals
Kildare Town Library Claregate St,, Kildare Town,Join Kildare Wildlife Rescue for a presentation and learn about some of the Irish species that are taken into care during "orphan season" and how they start their lives in the wild. Hosted by Kildare Town Library. Local paid on-street parking and underground carpark.