FULLY BOOKED – WORKSHOP: Bat, Bee and Bird Box Building
THIS 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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St. Patrick’s National School Ughtyneill, Moynalty, Kells, County Meath
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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.
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FULLY BOOKED – WORKSHOP: Bee, Bird and Bat Box Building
St Patrick’s College Cullies, County CavanTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED This is a hands-on, practical workshop organised by Donna Mullen and carried out in St. Patrick’s College, Cavan. It follows a talk about biodiversity given by Donna to the pupils and teachers in the school.
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Gulls of Ireland
OnlineJoin us for the next session of The Wildlife Couch as we explore the often misunderstood gulls of Ireland. A much-loved species at Kildare Wildlife Rescue, gulls are highly adaptable birds found along our coasts, rivers, and in urban areas. Learn about the species as a whole and discover the many challenges they face in an ever changing world. The Wildlife Couch is a series of...
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Biodiversity evening at Parkes Castle with Our Native Glens
F91Fp71 Parkes Castle, DromahairBiodiversity Evening at Parke's Castle, Tuesday 19th May 2026, 19.30pm until 22:30pm Local Community Action Group 'Our Native Glens' will be hosting a biodiversity talk inside the grounds of Parke's Castle on local biodiversity and heritage. This will be followed by a dusk bird watch from the castle grounds, and later, a bat walk on...
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Dusk chorus walk: identifying local birds by song and call
Cuan Beo Cuan Beo Polytunnel, Cloughjordan EcovillageA short talk on the birds of Cloughjordan Ecovillage and an introduction to identifying birds by their song and call, followed by a walk through the Ecovillage to listen to the dusk chorus and identify common species. In case of wet weather, the event will take the form of an indoor talk in the Cuan...
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Biodiversity Week 2026 | Barn Owl Box Making
R32DA09 Sarsfield Street, MountmellickJoin the Men's Shed and LOETB in Mountmellick for a workshop in constructing barn owl boxes. The number of Barn owls has increased in Laois. A successful Laois Barn Owl Project was implemented last year. An array of barn owl boxes were installed at rural locations across south Laois, complemented by surveying and nest occupancy...
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FULLY BOOKED – WORKSHOP: Bird, Bat and Bee Box Building
An Tobar Ardbraccan, Navan, County MeathTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Green Foundation Ireland, along with the Men’s Shed Navan, invite you to participate in a workshop. This is a hands-on, practical workshop organised by Donna Mullen and Elizabeth MacArdle carried out in An Tobar, Ardbraccan. PLEASE NOTE: Should you have any difficulty in booking, please contact Elizabeth at devofficemail@gmail.com.
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GUIDED NATURE RESTORATION WALK & TALK OF ESK MOUNTAIN
Esk Mountain, Glengarriff, West Cork, P75AW26 Esk Mountain, Glengarriff,, West Cork, IrelandJoin the team behind Esk Mountain - a 270 acre nature restoration project on the Cork-Kerry border for a introduction to the project & the work on site to return nature at scale to this mountain. > 90min guided walk & talk exploring what nature restoration can & could be in practice. > Learn how...
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Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map
Limerick’s Biodiversity Officer will do a presentation on the Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map for the Bealtine Festival, Dooradoyle Library, V94 AP03 This event is a collaboration between Limerick Library Service and the Biodiversity Officer Image provide
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Community gardens for biodiversity – Ballymun
GLAS Community Garden, Ballymun GLAS Community Garden, Woodhazel Terrace, Shangan Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9, IrelandJoin us in GLAS Ballymun community garden to learn more about gardening for biodiversity! GLAS Ballymun supports people and nature to flourish, and to grow community, connection and biodiversity. In this special workshop for Biodiversity Week 2026,our gardener Sharon will demonstrate how this shared, voluntary space aims to cultivate and nourish life throughout the year,...
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The Peregrine Falcons of Tullamore
Join Offaly Biodiversity Officer Ricky Whelan to hear about the Peregrine lives, a remarkable soap opera unfolding above Tullamore each day. Their story is pieced together from observations by local residents, parish staff and through careful study of the prey remains they leave behind. This talk is for anyone with an interest in nature. Spaces...
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Kenmare Bay: Lives and Wildlife
Library Building, Shelbourne St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 PD1W Library Building, Shelbourne St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry,Join Streamscapes, Vincent Hyland, and guests for an exploration of the wildlife, history and folklore of Kenmare Bay. This free event is open to everyone. Come along to explore the bay's underwater world, to hear about ongoing and upcoming research and activities, to discuss the history of the bay and consider its future.
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Getting to Know Mayo’s Birds
Castlebar Library John Moore Rd, Curragh, Castlebar, Co. MayoA series of short talks from NPWS, Mayo Birdwatch, Swift Conservation Mayo and LIFE on Machair on bird projects, activities and conservation in Co. Mayo, to celebrate birds of Mayo. Including the launch of Mayo Library Birdwatching Kits at 6.30pm.
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BIODIVERSITY & The Cooley Mountains
A91RC66 Mullaghbuoy Community Centre, Castletowncooley, Riverstown, Dundalk6km evening walk starting at 6.30pm meeting at Mullaghbuoy Community Centre A91RC66 car pooling to beginning of the walk. Walk is hosted by Cooley Connect Well a local voluntary group. The walk is lead by Derek Watters exploring the flora and fauna of the low mountain paths of Glenmore Mountains as well as highlighting the...
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Saving Swifts in Enfield
St Mary's Primary School, Enfield St Mary's Primary School, Johnstown Road, EnfieldJoin Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch and Meath County Council for an introduction to Enfield's endangered Swift population and a discussion on how it might be saved before it is too late. Before the conclusion, event participants will be invited to take part in an optional visit to Jordanstown Church to look for the remaining breeding...
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Dusk Chorus Walk at BirdWatchIreland’s East Coast Nature Reserve
East Coast Nature Reserve, Sea Road, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow East Coast Nature Reserve, Sea RoadJoin the Birdwatch Ireland for a Dusk Chorus Walk at East Coast Nature Reserve. May is the height of the bird-breeding season when birds are most active pairing up and defending territories. It is also the time of year volunteers are out surveying for the Countryside Bird Survey. Come and enjoy a walk while learning why the birds are singing...
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Biodiversity Week 2026 | Barn Owl Box Making
R32DA09 Sarsfield Street, MountmellickJoin the Men's Shed and LOETB in Mountmellick for a workshop in constructing barn owl boxes. The number of Barn owls has increased in Laois. A successful Laois Barn Owl Project was implemented last year. An array of barn owl boxes were installed at rural locations across south Laois, complemented by surveying and nest occupancy...
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Hedgerow Walk
Brigit's Garden Pollagh, Rosscahill, GalwayJoin Dan Monaghan of Hedgerows Ireland on this walk of Brigit's Garden's beautiful hedgerows. Learn about their importance to biodiversity, place and history in Ireland's landscape and best practice in hedgerow management for biodiversity. Contact info@hedgerows.ie with any queries. Suitable for all the family. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and bring rain gear if necessary.
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Biodiversity Week Storytime
Ardee LibraryJoin us in Ardee Library for a special storytime to celebrate Biodiversity Week. The books in the session will aim to encourage young readers to look to the skies and appreciate our fantastic diversity of bees, birds and butterflies. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Birds and mammals identification workshop
University College Dublin DublinJoin us in UCD this Biodiversity Week for a series of beginner-level species identification workshops with UCD biodiversity experts. These hands-on sessions will teach you how to spot and identify plants, freshwater invertebrates, solitary bees, birds, mammals and earthworms. Which birds and mammals are you likely to encounter in UCD, what are their habitats and...
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Nenagh Swift and Bat Walk
NenaghNenagh Swift & Bat Walk – May 21st 🦇🕊️ Swifts & Bats: A Night of Urban Wildlife in Nenagh! Join us on Thursday, May 21st for a special evening beginning with a Swift Walk at 6.00pm -7.15pm, followed by a Bat Walk at 8.45pm. Both walks meet outside Nenagh Courthouse. Learn about these incredible species...
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From Coast to Rooftops: Understanding Gulls in a Human World
Skerries Library Strand St, Townparks, SkerriesJoin Kildare Wildlife Rescue and BirdWatch Ireland Fingal as we take a closer look at the humble gull and their place in our human world. Each year, the beautiful coastal towns of Skerries and Balbriggan are home to a number of different gull species. Learn about the species as a whole and what to do...
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Life on the Wing – Swift Walk & Talk
Arklow Library Main Street Arklow Y14 PY61 WicklowLearn more about these iconic birds, the remarkable way in which they move through the world, and how we can help them continue to live alongside us. Meeting at Arklow Library, the event will include a short indoor talk followed by a walk to observe the birds, weather permitting. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and...
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Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz
Loughrea Fair Green, Loughrea, Co. GalwayTo celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2026, Galway County Council and local schools are teaming up with MKO, The Galway Bay South East Catchment Community Forum and numerous other volunteers and groups to undertake a Bioblitz and Biodiversity festival in Loughrea. The event will be centred around Loughrea Lake and its shores and will involve counting as many...
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Harper’s Island Wetlands Bioblitz
If you are an ecologist, wildlife specialist, recorder or an interested member of public, join us for a 24* hour Bioblitz event at Harper’s Island Wetlands, Glounthane, Co.Cork. We are looking for volunteers to join forces to identify and record as many species as possible! Please express your interest to biodiversity@corkcoco.ie with a mention of...
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Dusk Chorus
Kilkenny CastleExperience the dusk chorus with local bird experts as evening falls. Learn to recognise birds by their distinctive songs while they settle in for the night with local bird experts from the Kilkenny Branch of BirdWatch Ireland in association with the OPW. Note, while the event starts at 8pm, participants are to assemble at the...
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Reintroduction to Rewilding: Restoring flagship bird species from the Americas to Ireland
Radisson Hotel, Sligo Ballincar, SligoSligo branch of BirdWatch Ireland ourpleased to announce that again this year we have collaborated with Ruth Hanniffy, Biodiversity Officer and the Sligo Heritage Office at Sligo Co Council to co- host a special event during this year's Biodiversity Week. We invite you to join us on Thursday, 21st May for a presentation by Dr. Allan Mee, from Golden Eagle Trust titled 'Reintroduction...
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Nature walk and dusk chorus in Mt Bernard Park Phibsboro
D07DD23 Mt Bernard Park - Shandon gate, DublinJoin us for a nature walk at dusk to see and hear some of the other living things around us! Family-friendly event with Phibsboro Village Tidy Towns and Shandon Residents Association for Biodiversity Week. We’ll be starting off at the gates of Mt Bernard Park (Shandon exit) at 8pm on Thursday 21 May. See you...
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Guide in the Hide at Harper’s Island Wetlands
Harper’s Island Wetlands Harper's Island Wetlands, Glounthane, CorkCelebrate Biodiversity Week with a relaxed and engaging wildlife experience at Harper's Island Wetlands! Drop in to one of the bird hides where a local expert will be on hand to help you spot and identify the amazing birdlife of the wetlands. Learn about the species that call Harper’s Island home and pick up some...
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Biodiversity Talk
Longfird Biodiversity Officer Adam Mulvihill gives a talk on the importance of biodiversity, the challenges our biodiversity faces, and how our actions can have a positive impact
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Enhance Biodiversity in your Garden
A92ER22 Dowth National Park, DowthJoin NPWS staff for a guided tour of the Dowth National Park where you'll learn cool tips to boost the variety of plants and wildlife in your garden. Discover easy ways to attract birds, bees, and butterflies, making your garden a lively, colorful haven. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature and make a positive...
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Lunchtime with the IPCC : Bogland Flora and Fauna – Adaptations to living on their wet and wild peatland habitat
Join the IPCC for an online talk of Bogland Flora and Fauna. The plants and animals that make bogs their home have learned to thrive in their wet and wild conditions. This talk will explore these plants and animals and their adaptations. Register for this online talk on Eventbrite here.
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Dancing Dippers Walk
Want to learn more about Dippers? Come to our free event on Friday, 22nd of May, we are meeting at 7pm at the riverside picnic area, adjacent to weir. Dr. Alex Copland, Ecological Scientist will be telling us all about the Dippers and their life along the Camcor.
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Biodiversity Week 2026 | Dusk Chorus with Des and Hugh
ballylinan Park at Ballylinan and we will carpool to location, BallylinanCome join us in Ballylinan for a rich dusk chorus. Get ready to listen to an array of birds in the hight of singsong. the countryside will alive with birdsong, from blackbirds and thrushes to robins and warblers, each adding their voice to nature’s evening performance. The location and walk is guided by Des and...
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Cór na n-Éan
Siúlóid ag éirí na gréine chun na héanlaithe a chlos. Beidh saineolaí linn chun cabhrú linn na héanláithe a aithint agus beimíd in ann píosa béaloideas a chlos futhu chomh maith. Beimíd ag bualadh ag an sean-oispidéal (Tigh na mBocht) agus ag siúl suas píosa de Chnoc an Chairn. Is í Gaelainn teanga na himeachta....
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IWT Monaghan: The Birds of Lough Muckno
Castleblaney Library Gatelodge, 2 Market Square, Onomy, CastleblaneyDiscover the birds of Lough Muckno with the Irish Wildlife Trust Monaghan Branch! Join local ecologist Billy Flynn for a fascinating walk & talk, exploring the diverse species that thrive in and around the lake.
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Hedgerow Walk
Cloontabonnive Agroforest Cloontabonnive, Connolly, Co ClareJoin Hedgerows Ireland's Dan Monaghan and landowner Ragna on this walk of Cloontabonnive's stunning hedgerows. Learn about the importance of hedgerows in biodiversity, their historic significance in the Irish landscape and how and why they can be managed for wildlife. Contact info@hedgerows.ie with any queries. Wear sensible footwear and bring rain gear. Suitable for all...
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Birds of Tramore Valley Park
Tramore Valley ParkJoin us for guided birdwatching at Tramore Valley Park on Saturday the 23rd of May at 11 am. The walk will be led by ornithologist Sarah Barry as she guides you through the changing habitats of Tramore Valley Park identifying various species of birds found within the park. We will also be launching our online...
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Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve Bird walk and talk
FeaturedCome to south Dublin's only saltmarsh wetland. A Special Protection Area for birds and a protected ecosystem. Join Shane Kerr from BirdWatch Ireland for a guided walk and talk about the many bird species that feed and find refuge in the wetland. Binoculars and equipment will be available. Meet at the grassed viewing area of...
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Giving Nature a helping hand – How we can save the world around us
R51 YF38 Rathangan Community Centre Co Kildare, Rathangan Co KildareJoin wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna for a passionate and informative talk in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2026.
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Manorhamilton Greenway Biodiversity Cycle – Leitrim Cycling Festival
Meet at Manorhamilton Library Manorhamilton Library, ManorhamiltonLeitrim Cycling Festival, as part of its 10th year celebrations is organising a Biodiversity Cycle to explore the greenway in Manorhamilton on Saturday 23rd May. The greenway stretch shows the potential of the SLNCR greenway and takes in a quiet boreen and off-road section with beautiful hedgerows. Yosef Dvores, ecologist and co-founder of Our Native Glens...
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Searching for Swifts in Slane – Walk and Talk Event
Slane Community Centre (St Patrick's N.S. Car Park) Slane Community Centre (St Patrick's N.S. Car Park), SlaneJoin Birdwatch Ireland Meath Branch and Meath County Council for a gentle stroll in Slane to listen and look out for Slane's endangered Swifts and discuss how this small population might be saved before it is too late. In 2024, Meath County Council with the support of the National Parks and Wildlife Service through the...
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IN-PERSON “DAWN CHORUS” – Kingfisher Project
Blarney Park Allotments Kimmage, Dublin, IrelandPLEASE NOTE: There is no need to book for this event – you can just turn up. The Kingfisher Project, in collaboration with Harold's Cross Village Community Council, Dublin City Council and Green Foundation Ireland, invite you to join us for a Dawn Chorus. The Kingfisher Project is repurposing and transforming public lands at Blarney...
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Dawn Chorus
H91 H260 Greenfields, HeadfordJoin Headford Environment Group for their Annual Dawn Chorus Walk. All welcome to attend on Sunday May 24th 2026 at 5am. Learn the birdcalls of the laneways and lakeshore along the shores of Lough Corrib. Wrap up warm! Meeting Point: Greenfields Lodge Carpark H91 H260
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Biodiversity Orienteering at Carrickgollogan
Carrickgollogan Woods https://share.google/kPsrA23Hbz7s6U665Join us for Biodiversity Week for Biodiversity Orienteering: A Nature Navigation Adventure; a fun and interactive family‑friendly event at Carrickgollogan Woods, Dublin. This outdoor adventure blends orienteering, nature discovery and biodiversity activities, making it a great day out for all ages. Participants will navigate a short orienteering course, stopping at activity points along the way to learn about local wildlife and...
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Walk on the Wildside of Golshane Nature Reserve
Golshane Nature Reserve, A82 VE86 Tierworker, KellsJoin Farming for Nature ambassador and Ecologist Donna Mullen for a gentle ramble around Golshane Nature Reserve. Donna and her husband, Brian, bought their 43-acre farm twenty five years ago. It initially comprised of three large fields of intensive grassland with little plant or animal diversity. Through their work and dedication, it has been transformed...
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Hedgerow Walk, Hill of Uisneach
N91 R6C9 Rathnew, Loughnavalley, DC, IrelandBiodiversity Hedgerow Walk – Hill of Uisneach Celebrating National Biodiversity Week Location: Rathnew, Loughnavalley, Co. Westmeath Eircode: N91 R6C9 Join Hedgerows Ireland for a guided biodiversity hedgerow walk at the Hill of Uisneach, exploring the ecological importance of Ireland’s native hedgerows and their role in supporting wildlife, pollinators and landscape connectivity. Topics will include: • biodiversity value of hedgerows...
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Welcoming Back the Swifts
banagherJoin Biodiversity Officer Ricky Whelan and local naturalist Therse Kelly on a summer stroll around Banagher to observe Swifts and other visiting bird species. Learn about swifts amazing ecology and lifecycle and hear why Banagher remains one of the best towns in Ireland to see swifts. The walk will be slow paced and family friendly,...