Date: February 8, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet in the Turvey Nature Reserve carpark off Turvey Ave Join our South Dublin branch for an outing to Turvey Nature Reserve and Parklands
Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com
**** Bad Weather Protocol: 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 ****
Date: February 3, 2026 Time: 8:00 pm Location: The Graduate Pub, Killiney Our South Dublin branch invite you to join them for an evening to discuss The Bats of Ireland
The speaker will be from the Dublin branch of Bat Conservation Ireland.
Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com
Date: January 31, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet at entrance to marsh Our Kilkenny branch invite you to join them for an outing to Newpark Marsh, Kilkenny.
Newpark Marsh Eco-Park in Kilkenny is an important habitat for numerous bird species, with examples including the Grey Heron, Moorhen, Mallard, Reed Bunting, Goldfinch, Kestrel, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, and Blackbird. This award-winning site is a well-maintained game and bird sanctuary, offering a unique environment for birdwatching and a variety of other fauna.
Branch contacts:
birdwatchkilkenny@gmail.com
Date: January 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet at Kilkenny Castle gates Join our Kilkenny branch for an outing to Saleens, Tramore
Sallens Tramore has Waterford’s newest bird hide
The location of the bird hide is of particular significance as Tramore’s back strand is an important habitat for a variety of birds, in particular little egrets, oystercatchers, herons, snipes and sanderlings.
Branch contacts:
birdwatchkilkenny@gmail.com
Date: January 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet at Booterstwon Dart station carpark Join our South Dublin branch for an outing to Booterstown Marsh.
Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com
**** Bad Weather Protocol: 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 ****
Date: January 6, 2026 Time: 8:00 pm Location: The Graduate Pub, Killiney Our South Dublin branch invite you to join them for an evening with BirdWatch Ireland's CEO Andrew Kelly (CEO) to discuss BirdWatch Ireland's Work and Future Strategy.
Branch contact Mary Daly (Sec) 086 1586330 secretary@southdublinbirds.com
Date: December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet at top car park, Magheroarty pier Join our Donegal branch for a visit to Magheroarty and Ballyness Bay.
Lunch will be arranged for after the meeting.
For contact:
Chris Ingram (sec) 086 370 0243, chrisingram43@hotmail.com
Tony Gallagher (chair) 087 383 2935, tonyg@sky.com
Date: December 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Location: Meet at the entrance to the ECNR on Sea Road, Newcastle, Co Wicklow Our Wicklow branch invite you to join them for an outing to the East Coast Nature Reserve, Newcastle, Co Wicklow
Parking is limited so please carpool where possible. Some parking is available in Newcastle village (a 1.5k walk to ECNR)
**** Bad Weather Protocol: 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: December 14, 2025 Location: Contact branch for details Our Mayo branch are having an outing to Killala and Ross strand
Leader; Colin Guilfoyle
Branch contacts;
Graham Cawdell (secretary) 089 273 1549 – birdwatchmayo@gmail.com or WhatsApp group BWMayo Chat
