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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People’s Emergency Briefing – Film Screening & Public Discussion
Tracton Arts and Community Centre Minane BridgeJoin us for the inaugural Irish screening of the People's Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute documentary on the serious threats to society from climate change and nature loss, but also the enormous benefits of bold action. You'll hear from leading scientists and experts, with contributions from a range of public personalities, and the voices of...
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Otter Cycle
Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade Grand Parade, CorkNothing is more magical than seeing an otter or seal in the heart of the city, and you can see them most days if you know what you're looking for. And while we are getting our eye in, and waiting for the otters to appear, we can see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden...
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Family Biodiversity Walk with Plants – Identification for all
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. This session will be about identifying plants as well as an immersive dive into our cultural history and use of plants for craft, food and medicine. Children, and adults, if they wish, will get a drawing board and...
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Streamscapes: The Bog Revealed/Derryconnell Bog Walk
Durrus Road, Derryconnell, West Cork Durrus Road, Derryconnell, West CorkThis field-based workshop will uncover the hidden wonders of bog ecosystems. Participants will explore the unique biodiversity, ecological functions, and conservation significance of bogs, while exploring the Derreennatra Bog. Through interactive discussion, and specimen observations, attendees will gain an in-depth appreciation of these often-overlooked and under-appreciated landscapes. On this walk you will learn to: ● Understand...
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Gardening for Biodiversity
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Aimi Pinder of Crooked Boot Farm will share her extensive knowledge of how to support wildlife whilst producing food and flowering plants in your own garden. Her presentation will be followed by questions and answers
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Remembering Through the Landscape: Dance Workshop
Tramore Valley ParkDive into nature with this welcoming movement workshop where we connect memories with the landscape around us. Remembering Through The Landscape is a new site-specific art movement choreography by Inma Pavon Dance Company for the KinShip Project. This new piece, based in a combination of short choreographed improvisation pieces, will be performed on 24th May in...
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Biodiversity Walk Warrenscourt Demesne by Ted Cook
Join Ted Cook for a free guided nature walk in the beautiful Warrenscourt Demesne, hosted on the Duggan Family estate. Let’s celebrate and explore the rich biodiversity of this unique area. See you there! Meet at lower Warrenscourt Coillte carpark, Carrigdarerry Road, L6005. Ca 2 kilometers from Palfab/D.J.Wood Timber Factory, Lisardagh, Co. Cork. Bring your...
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Share this event Workshop: Learn to Record Pollinators
Fota House and Gardens Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, CorkJoin us this Biodiversity Week for a beginner-friendly workshop all about pollinators, set in the beautiful surroundings of Fota House and Gardens. Learn how to carry out a FIT Count (Flower-Insect Timed Count), a simple way to record pollinators and other insects, and discover how to submit your sightings using the NBDC's FIT Count app. This is a great opportunity to get involved in citizen science and...
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Eco-Print Workshop
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. A card printing workshop focusing on local biodiversity using recycled cardboard with hand made and water-based inks. Places limited so booking is essential.
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Environmental Soap Box – Actions for Biodiversity
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis workshop is delivered as part of BioFest a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Hear about a variety of community environmental actions and local environmental expertise, including a presentation from local NPWS Wildlife Ranger David Rees. Join in the discussion about taking action for your own community and environment.
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‘Estuaries Uncovered’ Ballydehob Estuary Guided Walk
Bank House Ballydehob, Main St, Ballydehob, Co. Cork Bank House Ballydehob, Main St, Ballydehob, Co. CorkJoin StreamScapes for a guided estuary walk exploring the dynamic and often overlooked world of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea. You will uncover how these unique environments support biodiversity, protect coastlines, and sustain local communities. The session will begin with meeting at the Bank House in Ballydehob, followed by a walk along Ballydehob Estuary...
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Clonakilty Bicycle Festival’s Timoleague Estuary Biodiversity & Supper Cycle
Join us on a celebratory cycle from Clonakilty to Timoleague where we will enjoy our the beautiful Timoleague Abbey & surrounding bay which is fed by the Argideen river before heading to an option early supper at Monk's Lane. Clochan Uisce (our local river group) will fill us in on the importance and current health...
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Graphic Recording
FeaturedBallydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis event is delivered as part of BioFest, a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Hazel Hurley will capture the broad conversation about Nature Restoration, community action and public participation to be used as a tool for further community involvement.
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Anja Murray in Conversation
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis workshop is delivered as part of BioFest, a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Anja Murray ecologist, writer and journalist in conversation with an audience at Levis's Pub.
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Nature Restoration – the People’s Version
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Ballydehob, Co. CorkThis event is delivered as part of BioFest, a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Join Anja Murray and a local panel with a wide expertise - Madeleine McKeever, Kevin MacNally, Dolf D'Hondt and Kloe Wood - to discuss Nature Restoration, what it means to us and how we can engage with it.
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Cape Clear Ferry – Exploring the WIldlife of Roaringwater Bay and Islands
Baltimore Baltimore Ferry Terminal, BaltimoreThis event is delivered as part of Biofest, a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Join us and those with extensive experience on the Cape Clear ferry for a 2 hour trip to explore the Roaringwater Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation and maybe see some of the protected wildlife - Grey...
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How to Detect Wild Otters
cape clear islandThis workshop is delivered as part of Biofest - a two day festival of biodiversity in West Cork. Join Paddy Sleeman on Cape Clear island to learn about the ways to detect the signs of otters in the wild. Wear suitable outdoor and weather-proof clothing. Numbers for this workshop are limited so booking is essential...
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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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Wild Walls Cycle
Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade Grand Parade, CorkCome see & hear the story of miniature natural wildernesses hidden in the cracks & hollows of the walls of Cork. Learn how nature finds a way and thrives even in the heart of the city. Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week. Requires a bike.
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Bat Cycle
Meeting point Michael Coilin on a bike statue on the Grand Parade Grand Parade, CorkRelaxed evening cycle out along the Lee Valley as the Sun sets, we'll see the bats come out to forage, and we'll be able to point out what to look for and see them in flight feeding on the midges over the water. Part of Bike Week & Biodiversity Week. Requires a bike.
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Gardening for Biodiversity / Herbal Garden Creation
Pairc a' Tobair Burgatia, Co. Cork, RosscarberyIn collaboration with Crooked Boot farm, Green Sod Ireland are hosting a workshop on creating a biodiversity friendly herbal garden at our land in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. Contact paulcullen@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot.
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Moving Nature
an sanctoir An Sanctoir, BallydehobAn immersion in free-form, meditative outdoor movement practice within the 28 acre nature reserve at An Sanctoir; a peaceful haven of meadow, rock, woodland, bog and rivers. The intention of this event is to offer you an embodied experience of connection with the natural world. To "listen to the land speak" (Machan Magan)and notice the...
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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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Coastal Management Citizen Science & Seagras
FeaturedGunpowder Room, Charles Fort Kinsale Summer Cove, KinsaleThis event will inform on how our marine area is governed and how to get involved in coastal citizen science initiatives. Emma Armshaw, SWAN Marine & Coastal Policy Officer will present on how European directives connect to the local environment. Bernie Connolly, TEF & Coastwatch Regional Coordinator will highlight Coastwatch Citizen Science activities including the...
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Nature Walk Biodiversity Guide to the Greenway
Killeagh Greenway car park is located in Lisglasheen, Killeagh,Join us to explore the nature along the Greenway
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Explore A Living Sea Wall
Kennedy Pier, Cobh The Stall, West Beach, Kilgarvan, CobhDr Louise Firth, senior lecturer in marine ecology at UCC will lead this event. Louise will discuss the benefits Sea Walls can provide, such as improving marine biodiversity, improving water quality, and promoting awareness and education about marine life among the public. Picnic refreshments will be provided.
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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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Bat Walk at Harper’s Island Wetlands
Harper's Island Wetlands Harper's Island Wetlands, Glounthane, CorkJoin us for a wonderful Biodiversity Week evening event discovering our fascinating nocturnal creatures at Harper's Island Wetlands! As the sun sets, we'll explore the wetlands and learn about the secret lives of bats, using bat detectors to hear their incredible echolocation. This is a fun and informative event for all ages- perfect for nature...
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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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Wild Things at Ballyvolane House: A Guided Biodiversity Walk Through Gardens, Woods & Lakes
Ballyvolane House Ballyvolane House, CastlelyonsJoin Justin Green for a guided walk through the gardens, woods and estate at Ballyvolane House from 11am until 1pm on Friday, 22nd May 2026. Ballyvolane is home to glorious bluebell woods, four lakes, abundant birdlife, pollinators, amphibians and a thriving population of much-loved red squirrels. During the walk, Justin will share stories about the...
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Ecological Excursion along the Bandon River
Lidl Car Park BandonJoin Irene Ní Shúilleabháin of Ériu Ecology on a nature walk along the Bandon River. Observe the biodiversity & learn how different species use habitats in and along the river. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Note that unfortunately this walk may not be accessible for some, given that we will be navigating tree roots...
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Tree Walk: Trails, Tales and Twigs
Ballyannan Wood, Midleton, Cork. Ballyannan Wood Midleton, CorkJoin us to learn about trees, their identification, myths and lore and how to record the significant trees in your community
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Pond Dipping at Gallanes Lough Clonakilty
Gallanes Lough Gallanes Lough, ClonakiltyCelebrate the penultimate day of Biodiversity Week with a fun, hands-on nature experience at Gallanes Lough, Clonakilty! Join us for an exciting exploration of freshwater wildlife with pond dipping at the lough to uncover insects, amphibians, and other fascinating creatures. Perfect for families, children, and anyone curious about nature! All equipment provided. Wear suitable footwear...
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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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Community Garden Cycle
This tour will visit 3 community gardens on the southside of Cork City. We will discover the wonderful activities in growing food and supporting biodiversity that go on all year in these different gardens.
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Stand Up For Nature March
Grand Parade, Cork City Grand Parade, CorkJoin us & all the supporting groups to Stand Up For Nature, this is one of the events for Biodiversity week. Habitats continue to disappear & degrade, numbers are in decline for most species. They need a voice, can you help? We welcome individuals, families, groups & anyone who cares about the future of our...
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Whale Watch Ireland 2026, Cloghna Hd, West Cork
Cloghna Hd (between Ownahincha & Long Strand), West Cork Meeting at Galley Head view point, https://w3w.co/limiting.blouse.miraclesOn 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. This...
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Hedgerows, a Biodiversity Lifeline, with Irish Wildlife Trust and CECAS
Myross Woods, located near Leap in West Cork, is a wildlife haven. The 30-acre site features ancient woodland and a coastal estuary managed by Green Skibbereen who run CECAS (Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability) at Myross Woods House, a community-powered hub. Stitching these habitats together are hedgerow plants - hawthorn, bramble, holly,...
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ESK MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER DAY
Esk Mountain, Glengarriff, West Cork, P75AW26 Esk Mountain, Glengarriff,, West Cork, IrelandTo mark National Biodiversity Week - we're running our first volunteer day of 2026 on Sunday 24th May! Some weeks ago we launched a 'Sponsor a Stake' Campaign giving people a chance to sponsor a stake & help us secure the boundary of this 270 acre nature restoration project. We now need help getting our...
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Remembering Through the Landscape: Dance Performance
Tramore Valley ParkJoin us for a unique performance that connects memories with the beauty of nature in a whole new way. Remembering Through The Landscape is a new site-specific art movement choreography by Inma Pavon Dance Company for the Kinship Project. This new piece, based in a combination of short choreographed improvisation pieces, will be performed on 24th...
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Skibbereen Biodiversity Cycle Tour
Join a guided cycle to various gardens and biodiverse spots within Skibbereen. Environmental Scientist, Jacinta French will lead an enjoyable and informative tour. This cycle will be at a gentle pace and include refreshments. Meeting at the Courthouse carpark Skibbereen.