Events

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet at Kilcoole Train Station
Join our Wicklow branch for an Outing to Kilcoole beach to see the effects and changes Summer bring to the locality **** If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place, then members should assume that the outing is cancelled **** Branch contact details Clodagh Duffy or Joe Lennon at birdwatchwicklow@gmail.com

Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 11:45 am
Location: Meet on the pier on Tory Island www.toryferry.com for ferry information
Our Sligo branch invite to to join them for a Branch outing to Tory island, Co Donegal Meet on the pier on Tory Island at 11.45am www.toryferry.com for ferry information For further details contact the branch Thelma Hunter (Sec) – 086 795 3349 sligobirdwatch@gmail.com Michael Bell (Chair) – 085 175 1000 nature.learn1@gmail.com

Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Maynooth University
Our Kildare branch invite you to an evening with Ferenc Domoki discussing his three week birding trip in Colombia. For further details or to be added to a mailing list email birdwatchkildare@gmail.com Find us on Facebook (@bwikildare) Events: Tom McCormack Secretary: Brendan Murphy Chairman: Neil J Bourke

Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Tramore Valley Park T12 AE86
Join our Cork branch for a Nature Walk in Tramore Valley Park. Tramore Valley Park in Cork is a 160-acre former landfill turned public park featuring wetlands and diverse habitats that attract a variety of birds. Key species observed include wetland visitors like Black-tailed Godwit, Lapwing, and Teal, along with common birds such as Heron, Long-tailed Tit, and various gull species This event will be led by the branch committee members. For contact: Paul Moore, 087 690 8108 – paulwmoore01@gmail.com Conor O’Keeffe, 083 155 1514 – calabkilworth@gmail.com

Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Meet at base of Nimmo's Pier
Join our Galway branch for a walk along Nimmo’s Pier For contact: Find us on Facebook or to be added to a mailing list just pop a line to the below; Cyril Manning (chair) – cyril.a.manning@gmail.com Bláithín Kennedy (sec) – blaithin.kennedy@gmail.com

Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 10:45 am
Location: Baltimore harbour for ferry
Join our West Cork branch for an Outing to Cape Clear Island and bird ringing demonstration lead by Jez Simms - 087 689 6964 Depart on 10.45am ferry from Baltimore and meet at Cape Clear bird Observatory. Returning on 5pm ferry ** Please bring picnic lunch - Any changes to sailing times will be posted on our website :please check in advance ** For further details contact; Fiona O’Neill – 086 813 0650 – secretary@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie Nicholas Mitchell – 087 121 5256 – treasurer@birdwatchirelandwestcork.ie

Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet in Farmleigh Carpark in Phoenix park
Our Tolka branch are having a trip to the Phoenix Park and would love you to join them. Phoenix Park in Dublin is a premier urban birdwatching site, hosting over 70 species—approximately 35% of Ireland's total—including skylarks, redwings, jays, and various duck species. Key birding areas include the Furry Glen, the Magazine Fort area, and the woodlands around the Dublin Zoo. For further details or to be added to the mailing list contact; Rosena McShane (chair) Marie Sinnott (secretary) or Jim Dixon (treasurer) at dublinbirding@gmail.com

Date: May 22, 2026
Time: 7:45 pm
Location: Meet in the carpark
Join our Kildare branch for an evening enjoying the sights and sounds of Dusk **** If a Met Eireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the location where and when a branch outing is due to take place, then members should assume that the outing is cancelled **** For further details or to be added to a mailing list email birdwatchkildare@gmail.com Find us on Facebook (@bwikildare) Events: Tom McCormack Secretary: Brendan Murphy Chairman: Neil J Bourke

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Skerries Library (Top Floor) K34 FT61
Join our Fingal branch for an evening with Paul Lynch (Fingal) and Vivienne Traynor (Kildare Wildlife Rescue) to discuss Understanding Gulls in a Human World - From Coast to Rooftops. For contact: Frank Prendergast (sec) 087 131 9884, frank.prendergast@tudublin.ie Paul Lynch (chair) 087 631 9209, paulllynch@gmail.com