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SUMMARY:A Journey along the Nature Trails and Boreens of Galway city
DESCRIPTION:A guided cycle and walk along a network of nature heritage trails of Terryland Forest Park as well as\nthe traditional boreens (country lanes) that still exist in its surrounding environs which were until a\nfew decades ago a rural area of small farms and pasture lands but are now part of the urban\nlandscape of Galway city.\nThose that take part in this event will by their participation become aware of how these trails and\nboreens can take become a rich mosaic of ecological corridors\, greenways and travel routes that will\nhelp transform Galway into a city defined by its green\, blue and active travel infrastructure.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/a-journey-along-the-nature-trails-and-boreens-of-galway-city/
LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXURessir9ssFMTW7\, Corrib Princess Quay\, Woodquay\, Galway
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Action,Family Friendly,Hedgerows,Trees and Woodlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T050000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260524T080000
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SUMMARY:Dawn Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Join Headford Environment Group for their Annual Dawn Chorus Walk. \n 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.  \nWrap up warm! \nMeeting Point: Greenfields Lodge Carpark H91 H260
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/dawn-chorus/
LOCATION:H91 H260\, Greenfields\, Headford\, H91H260
CATEGORIES:Birds,Citizen Science,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260523T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T092014Z
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SUMMARY:Whale Watch Ireland 2026\, Nimmo's Pier\, Galway City
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 23rd May the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) invites you to join us at a local headland for Whale Watch Ireland 2026\, between 5:00-7:00 PM. This annual event\, now in its 24th year\, comprises free and guided watches at local headlands and vantage points\, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. \nThis year’s event is once again being held to coincide with National Biodiversity Week Ireland which runs between May 15th-24th.  It is also hoped that moving it from late summer\, will improve our odds of hosting this outdoor event in better weather conditions\, as in recent years late August has simply become too unreliable with strong winds and rain. These simultaneous land-based watches at the 18 sites listed below from around the Irish coast provide IWDG researchers\, whale enthusiasts and Citizen Scientists alike with a unique overview of whale and dolphin activity on the day and you can play an important part. \nWhile there are of course no guarantees of sightings\, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the whale and dolphin species that can be seen locally. We advise participants to dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.  Please note\, there are no boats involved and no bookings necessary for this free event.  As some sites will require a short walk\, sensible footwear is recommended.  You should bring binoculars\, your sense of humour and refreshments. Please leave your pets at home. \nThis event is suitable for all ages and is aimed at everyone from the novice wildlife enthusiast to more experienced naturalists\, with a keen interest in marine wildlife and biological recording.  In the event of unsuitable weather your watch leader may need to cancel your local event at short notice; so\, if any doubt\, please check in with them using their contact details below or on www.iwdg.ie/events.  But don’t hesitate to contact them\, or the event’s organiser\, if you’ve any further questions in the lead up to your event.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/whale-watch-ireland-2026-nimmos-pier-galway-city/
LOCATION:Nimmo’s Pier\, Galway City Docks area\, meeting at the Pier
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Coastlines and Marine,Family Friendly,For Kids,Mammals,Whales and Dolphins
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T140000
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Hedgerow Walk as part of the Loughrea Biodiversity Festival & BioBlitz on the beautiful Mad Yolk Farm in Craughwell\, Co. Galway. Walk alongside expert Dan Monaghan of Hedgerows Ireland and discover why hedgerows are one of Ireland’s most vital — and overlooked — habitats for wildlife\, pollinators\, and our shared landscape.\n\n\nThere are two walks on the day. The first starts at 11am and the second starts at 1pm and both should last about an hour.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable outdoor footwear.\nFor more information\, contact: biodiversity@galwaycoco.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-4/2026-05-22/2/
LOCATION:Mad Yolk Farm\, Srah\, Craughwell\, Co. Galway\, H91 YDT2
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Hedgerow Walk as part of the Loughrea Biodiversity Festival & BioBlitz on the beautiful Mad Yolk Farm in Craughwell\, Co. Galway. Walk alongside expert Dan Monaghan of Hedgerows Ireland and discover why hedgerows are one of Ireland’s most vital — and overlooked — habitats for wildlife\, pollinators\, and our shared landscape.\n\n\nThere are two walks on the day. The first starts at 11am and the second starts at 1pm and both should last about an hour.\n\n\n\nPlease wear suitable outdoor footwear.\nFor more information\, contact: biodiversity@galwaycoco.ie
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-4/2026-05-22/1/
LOCATION:Mad Yolk Farm\, Srah\, Craughwell\, Co. Galway\, H91 YDT2
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Citizen Science,Family Friendly,Farm,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T193000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T150000
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SUMMARY:Hedgerow Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n  \nContact info@hedgerows.ie with any queries. \nSuitable for all the family. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and bring rain gear if necessary.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/hedgerow-walk-3/
LOCATION:Brigit’s Garden\, Pollagh\, Rosscahill\, Galway\, H91 CC90
CATEGORIES:Bees and Pollinators,Birds,Hedgerows
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T064854
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Identification and Recording Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on butterfly recording workshop for people who want to move beyond awareness and make a real contribution.Brigit’s Garden & Café Rosscahill\, GalwayWednesday\, May 20 • 10 AM – 1 PM \nLimited Places: Booking Essential \nThis practical outdoor session will equip you with the skills to identify\, record and monitor butterflies\, supporting national citizen science programmes. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow to identify common butterfly species\nWhich plants and habitats to look out for\nHow to record and submit sightings using FIT Counts and Butterfly Monitoring schemes with Biodiversity Ireland\n\nIdeal for Tidy Towns\, community and environmental groups\, biodiversity volunteers\, and anyone ready to get outdoors and take positive action.Led by Kay Synott Living Gardens\, author of Butterflies of Galway\, with Galway County Council Biodiversity Office.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/butterfly-identification-and-recording-workshop/
LOCATION:Brigit’s Garden\, Pollagh\, Rosscahill\, Galway\, H91 CC90
CATEGORIES:Butterflies and Moths,Citizen Science,Community Action,Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260518T153000
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SUMMARY:Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join farmer Karina Finn and Nicky Byrne (Teagasc) this Biodiversity Week for a walk on red clover silage fields. \nSee how grasses\, clover and herbs can support productive farming while boosting biodiversity\, improving soil health\, and providing habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Janet Laffey (Local Authority Water Programme) and Rosina Joyce (Galway County Council) will also be there to discuss how these and other farm measures contribute to improved water quality and biodiversity.\n\nGuided walk | Learn practical actions | See nature-friendly farming in action\nLocation: Oran Beg\, Oranmore\, Co. Galway\nDate & Time: 2pm Monday 18th May 2026\nAll welcome – please dress for outdoor farm conditions.\n\nmore information: biodiversity@galwaycoco.ie or 085 873 6611
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/farm-walk/
LOCATION:Oran Beg\, Co. Galway
CATEGORIES:Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T210000
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CREATED:20260429T102357Z
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SUMMARY:Wild for Clonbur
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nClonbur Cloghbrack Community Council is launching a dedicated group to celebrate\, support and enhance the wildlife and natural habitats of our community: from the woods\, lakes and rivers\, to our gardens\, roadsides\, and fields. \nCome along to find out more\, and share your own ideas about what actions you’d like to see locally for nature – while enjoying an exhibition of truly beautiful images. \nShay Doran has photographed nature and wildlife all over the world. And he has spent the last several years patiently tracking\, observing and photographing the birds and animals living in the native woodlands around Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see his incredible photography up close – and hear some of the fascinating and hilarious stories behind the shots. \nExhibition open from 6 to 9 pm. \nLaunch and Q&A at 8 pm.
URL:https://biodiversityweek.ie/event/wild-for-clonbur/
LOCATION:F12 T9P7\, Clonbur Community Centre\, Clonbur\, F12 T9P7
CATEGORIES:Accessible by Public Transport,Art,Birds,Community Action,Mammals,Trees and Woodlands
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