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The Limerick Branch of IWT are hosting the next outing to the Grageen bog and fen, Co. Limerick
Date: Saturday 15th July 23 at 11.30 am.
Limited numbers, please book in by Thurs 15thJuly 23 at limerickevents@iwt.ie
Booking is essential please email limerickevents@iwt.ie to book
Hosted by IWT Dublin Branch
Join Dublin Branch for the ever popular Wild Flower walk on Bull Island.
It’s on Sunday 16th July at 11am .
Come along with Niall Mac Coitir of IWT Dublin Branch, to see some of the amazing variety of wildflowers on Bull Island at this time of year, including several species of orchid! The display rivals anything that can be seen in the Burren.
Meet at the Interpretative Centre, next to the Causeway at 11am.
The event will last about two hours. Wear sensible shoes and, this being Ireland, sunscreen AND rain gear.
Please be advised the terrain we’ll be covering is slightly rough so would not be suitable for buggies – and wear ‘sensible’ shoes!
See you there!
Hosted by IWT Waterford Branch
Join Waterford Branch for the Bat Walk this summer.
It’s on Thursday 3rd August at 9:30pm .
Meet at Killotteran carpark at 9.30 p.m. We will head along the Greenway at the back of Mount Congreve.
See you there!
A Nature walk on West Limerick Greenway, including Barnagh Tunnel. The leader is Paul Murphy, a local botanist. There are around 100 species of wild plants in the area, with a particular abundance of liverworts, mosses, and ferns.
This tunnel is one of the more evocative features of the now closed Limerick-Tralee Railway. It was opened in 1880 and is 115m long. It is situated at nearly 170m above sea level and was excavated with explosives and pickaxes. The rock cuttings on either side of the tunnel have reverted to nature and are an impressive sight.
Bring raingear and take care of children as it is an active cycleway.
Numbers are limited to 25 and places must be booked at limerickevents@iwt.ie.
Date: 12th August
Time: 11:00
Location: West Limerick Greenway, including Barnagh Tunnel, Co. Limerick
Join the Irish Wildlife Trust for a free Heritage Week event hosted by the National Botanic Gardens.
At this exciting evening bat walk you will have the opportunity to walk the National Botanic Gardens at dusk with an Irish Wildlife Trust in search of beautiful bats. We will learn about the life-cycle of these fascinating creatures and hopefully get to see and hear some of the bats of the Bots.
Please bring warm clothes and a torch as this event takes place after sunset. Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Booking essential – please book on or join the event waiting list using this link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/heritage-week-bat-walk-with-the-irish-wildlife-trust-tickets-689892786897?aff=oddtdtcreator
Date: 15th August
Time: 20:45 – 22:45 IST
Location: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Botanic Road Glasnevin Dublin 9
Hosted by IWT Waterford Branch
Join Waterford Branch for the September Walk.
It’s on Sunday 10th September.
Bill Shepherd will lead a walk to the Suir estuary to Duncannon Fort, Co.Wexford, on September 10th.
He will introduce us to the geological heritage and landscape found within the fort stone walls. We willl also learn about the history of the fort itself with a local tour guide. Low tide is at 10 so we plan to meet at the Passage car ferry at 10 to carpool or at 10.30 at Duncannon. The duration will be 2 .5 hours.
Please sign up the form here if you are interested in the IWT walk led by Bill Shepherd.
An Environmental Walk in the Sliabh Felim’s in association with Limerick Climbing Club. The leader is our chairperson Mike Quirke.
Rock, plant and animals of Slieve Felim’s. See different plants from our Spring walk and also the same plants as last time, but in fruit. An easy climb for about 3.5 hours.
For IWT members:
The meeting place is in Murroe, Co. Limerick. Participants must book in with IWTLB at limerickevents@iwt.ie. by Thursday 14th September. Final details will be emailed to participants.
Hosted by Irish Wildlife Trust Dublin
The September outing is the popular rockpool event – loved by with younger ecologists and their parents.
Meet at the Martello Tower, beside the White Sands Hotel at 11:00. There’s a bus stop next to it, and the DART is within walking.
Bring nets and containers – as will we.
No falling in – not even by accident. And that includes the young ones too.
Wear sensible, sensible, sensible footwear – no flip-flops.
Date & Time: 11:00 am start, Sunday 24th September.
Location: Martello Tower, Portmarnock.
More info: dublinbranch@iwt.ie
We’re back with our first webinar after the summer break. The Irish Wildlife Trust, Fair Seas and Dr.Emma McKinley will be on to speak about Ireland’s Ocean Literacy Survey