Wildlife

Wildlife Content

Ireland has a rich natural heritage — from the sandbanks of the Shannon Estuary to the fens of Monaghan… from the natterjack toad to the Atlantic salmon… from the Killarney fern to the freshwater pearl mussel.

Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Events section where you can find out about Wildlife events. Click on the events articles below for more information.

SIMBIOSYS: Invasive Species Workshop

23rd May, Trinity College, Dublin- Invited national and international experts and SIMBIOSYS researchers will deliver a series of presentations at the workshop.

Invasive Species Roadshow

July- Cork, Kilkenny, Dublin- Familiarise yourself with Ireland's invasive species, how to identify them and the threats they pose to native species?

Burren in Bloom Festival

May- The Burren in Bloom Festival returns this year with a series of illustrated talks and organised walks throughout the month of May.

Ireland's Bioblitz 2013

24th & 25th May- Clare, Fermanagh, Roscommon and Wicklow. The race is on! How many wildlife species can be recorded in 24 hours.

European Day of Parks

24th May 2013. My Park. My Passion. My Story: This is the 2013 motto for the European Day of Parks! This year we invite everybody who loves to be out in nature to share their story.

All Ireland Bird Conference & National Dawn Chorus Day

17th-19th May: The annual All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation will take place 17-19 May. National Dawn Chorus Day will be held on Sunday 19th May.

Wexford Naturalists' Field Club - Programme 2013

Wexford Naturalists' Field Club has just published their lectures and events programme for 2013.

Conference: Flood Protection & Heritage Conservation on Rivers & Streams

22-23 March 2013. Dresden, Germany. This international colloquium will address basic parameters and experiences from different geographic, political, economic and cultural contexts.