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SUMMARY:Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:To 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 species as possible within a 24 hour period from 19:30 on the 21st May until 19:30 on the 22nd May. Teams of ecologists will be active in the area counting species during this period and aiming to record as many as they can. \n\n\nIn addition\, there will be an event centre set up on the fair green and we are inviting members of the public to join us for some biodiversity-related guided walks\, talks and demonstrations. A list of the various activities is provided below. All activities are free and most are centred on the lakeshore and around the town. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\nWhat is a BioBlitz? It’s a race against the clock to find and identify as many species as possible within 24 hours. It’s a fun and educational way to learn about the amazing biodiversity right in our own backyard. \n\nThe full timetable of events is available here: Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and Bioblitz 2026 – MKO
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/loughrea-biodiversity-festival-and-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Loughrea\, Fair Green\, Loughrea\, Co. Galway
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Bats,Bees and Pollinators,Bioblitz,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Community Action,Family Friendly,Farm,Fish,Hedgerows,Insects,Suitable for Schools,Trees and Woodlands,Wetlands,Wildflowers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:New study into Irelands wildlife.
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Adam F Smith from the UCD laboratory of Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour for an insight into tracking and monitoring Ireland’s mammals as part of the Snapshot Europe project\, and what it means for conservation and management of our landscapes and biodiversity from overabundant deer to elusive small carnivores.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/new-study-into-irelands-wildlife/
LOCATION:The Organic Centre\, Sraud\, Rossinver\, F91H978\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Citizen Science,Mammals,Suitable for Schools,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T140000
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CREATED:20260513T184950Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Open Day at Knocknagrave Environmental Centre
DESCRIPTION:A special day for teachers and their families to experience the centre and everything they have to offer!  Experience their facilities on offer – Biodiversity Garden\, Water Lab & Interactive Water-Themed Displays.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/teacher-open-day-at-knocknagrave-environmental-centre/
LOCATION:Knocknagrave Environmental Centre\, Monaghan\, Knocknagrave\, Co. Monaghan\, H18 EE08
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Family Friendly,For Kids,Suitable for Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:Photography Exhibition By Tony McLoughlin
DESCRIPTION:Nature Photography Exhibition By Tony McLoughlin at Naas Library & Cultural Centre \nNo booking required – Free Event \nOn street parking available – one wheelchair space available in the library yard – this can be reserved by contacting Naas Library \nSEE VENUE WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/photography-exhibition-by-tony-mcloughlin/
LOCATION:Naas Library & Cultural Centre\, N Main St\, Naas West\,\, Naas\, W91 E1RT
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Suitable for Schools,Wheelchair Accessible
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T123000
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SUMMARY:Newtown Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:The event will feature a biodiversity talk focused on beekeeping\, exploring the life of bees and how to properly care for your hive. There will also be a session on planting in polytunnels\, offering practical tips for growing your own produce. Our host will also talk about native birds to our locality. \nTo round things off\, we’ll have a short and fascinating talk about tadpoles and pond life.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/newtown-biodiversity/
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,For Kids,Garden,Rivers and Ponds,Suitable for Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T170000
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CREATED:20260414T135914Z
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SUMMARY:Crann – Trees for Ireland will be celebrating Books and Trees in Roscrea\, Tipperary
DESCRIPTION:Crann – Trees for Ireland will be celebrating Books and Trees throughout National Biodiversity Week 15th to 24th May 2026\, with the help of George Cunningham in Roscrea\, Co. Tipperary. \nThere will be various biodiversity talks\, workshops and planting potted trees with schools and the local Roscrea community throughout the week.  Come and join us or check out events in your own local area. \nThe Whole Week: Dimmas Books at SVP Roscrea: Display of biodiversity publications; special offers on these books during the week. \n3 School Talks to Senior Pupils on Biodiversity.  Trees acquired from Trees on the Land potted up and presented to senior pupils. Also plant a memorial tree in honour of 6th class. Coolderry Central School\, Brosna Birr – Sacred Heart Primary School Roscrea – Cloughjordan No 1 NS. \nPublic participation with trees will take place through Tidy Towns. \nNational Biodiversity Week 15th – 24th May 2026 is all about connecting people with nature. It’s about communicating the importance of biodiversity and motivating people to play their part in protecting it. It’s also about entertaining them\, showing the fun and wonder that can be found in nature\, and inspiring people to learn more\, see more\, do more. \nNational Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN)\, with thanks to funding from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/crann-trees-for-ireland-will-be-celebrating-books-and-trees-in-roscrea-tipperary/
LOCATION:Dimmas Books at SVP Roscrea\, Co. Tipperary\, Church Street\, Roscrea\, Co. Tipperary\, Roscrea
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Suitable for Schools,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T090000
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SUMMARY:Australia and Ireland joint webinar on local threatened aquatic species
DESCRIPTION:Australia and Ireland joint webinar on local threatened aquatic-dependant species for International Endangered Species Day \nJoin presentations from specialists:\nAquens/University College Dublin & The Irish\nHerpetology Society on helping the Smooth newt\nCilian Roden – Lough Carra Catchment Ass. on the unique flora of marl lakes (W. Ireland)\nMary River Catchment Coordinating Committee\nMary River cod habitat enhancement\nThe elusive lives of SE Qld montane crayfish\nHelping breeding success of Mary River turtles
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/australia-and-ireland-joint-webinar-on-local-threatened-aquatic-species/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Rivers and Ponds,Suitable for Schools,Wetlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T170000
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CREATED:20260513T185306Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Themed Reading Lists
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity themed reading list available for juveniles and adults in county libraries
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/biodiversity-themed-reading-lists/
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,For Kids,Mammals,Suitable for Schools
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