Galway County Biodiversity Office

18/09/2026

A beautiful exhibition as part of Galway County Culture Night at Kilconly Community Centre this evening 7 - 10pm. Really worth checking it out.

Well done to Friends of Kilconly Wetlands for raising awareness of the local biodiversity through art.

18/09/2026

CORRIB FÉILE-FLOW | THIS WEEKEND

A weekend of heritage, culture, biodiversity, music, storytelling and time on the water, celebrating Lough Corrib and the communities connected to it. Please be sure to book in advance, many events are sold or are selling out.

Registration/tickets: https://corribeo.clr.events/

More info: https://corribbeo.org/feile-flow-2026/

FRIDAY | FESTIVAL LAUNCH

5.30pm | Galway Rowing Club
Galway City Waterways Heritage Walk with Phil James

6.30pm | Cornamona Pier
Official festival launch and spectacular opening event with Helena McElmeel Architects.

SATURDAY | HERITAGE & CULTURE

11.15am | Corrib Princess, Galway
Family cruise and launch of Nutan’s animated book, Brown Cat Goes Fishing.

12.15pm | Oughterard Pier
Cruise with Corrib Cruises to Inchagoill Island. Hear fascinating stories of the island’s history, heritage, biodiversity and geology, followed by music around the firepit.
Return to Oughterard by 4pm.

7.00pm | The Galmont Hotel, Galway
Preview of Dr Stefano Odorico’s Voices of Lough Corrib.

Followed by Tom Kenny on the legacy of Maurice Semple, with music from Breda Keville.

SUNDAY | BIODIVERSITY & COMMUNITY

11.00am–12.00pm | Corrib Princess, Steamers Quay
Biodiversity Cruise with David McNicholas, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, and Dr Fran Giaquinto, plant ecologist specialising in invasive species.

Following the cruise | Galway Rowing Club
Give It a Go Kayaking with Kayakmór.

12.30–3.00pm | Galway Rowing Club

CORRIB FÉILE-FLOW CLOSING GATHERING

Meet the people and organisations working to protect, understand and celebrate the Corrib.

Speakers, contributors & stands include:

• David McNicholas, Dr Fran Giaquinto, Eddie McCormack - Associate Director, Aquafact, Alec Reid, Ciara Murray, Amber Devaney and Micheál McHugh Jewell (AQUAFACT)
• Mike O’Brien, Farming4Water / EIP Agricultural Animator
• Janet Laffey, Community Water Officer, River Basin Management Service, Fly Tying by Commercial Boat Club.
• Dr Stefano Odorico — Voices of the Corrib

Demonstrations • Information Stands • Conversation • Community

Come along, get involved and experience Corrib Féile-FLOW.

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Huge thanks to the following for their invaluable support Galway County Biodiversity Office, Galway City Council, Galway City, , , , Fáilte Ireland, Galway County Biodiversity Office, Galway County Council, River Basin Management Service, , Corrib Princess

17/09/2026

For anyone who could not make it on to our webinar today, check out the recording on the link below. Plenty of ideas for all kinds of community groups to make a difference for biodiversity and also some tips for Tidy Town groups and those applying for funding.

This is a recording of a webinar that was hosted by Galway County C...

10/09/2026

Great to see another gang of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group volunteers completing specialist Mud Safety training in Belmullet, Co. Mayo.

Galway's coastline is home to a remarkable variety of marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins and porpoises. The IWDG's trained volunteer network plays an important role in responding to reports of live-stranded cetaceans, helping to ensure that animals are assessed safely and that the welfare of both wildlife and responders remains the priority.

Galway County Council was pleased to support this training programme through the National Parks and Wildlife Service Local Action Biodiversity Fund 2026. By building the skills and capacity of volunteers, the programme helps strengthen the response network that serves coastal communities around Galway and across Ireland.

This training delivers on actions set out in the Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024 - 2030. (BD3.6)

10/09/2026

Otter Walk and Talk
Sun 20 Sep 2026 12:30 - 13:30
Galway

As part of this years Galway Docklands Festival Nature Network Ireland are delighted to offer a free otter walk and talk . This one hour walk will be led by ecologist James Glackin, who will show you how to look for signs of otters and their habitats.

This event is funded by Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill and is run in conjunction with Galway Docklands Festival.

Galway Docklands Otter Walk and Talk – Galway Atlantaquaria stand, Galway Docklands, Sun 20 Sep 2026 - Event:     Otter Walk and Talk Date:      20th September 2026 Time:      12:30 - 1:30pm Meet:  12:15pm at the Galway Atlantaquaria Stand

09/09/2026

Community Action for Nature in County Galway Lunchtime Webinar

Looking for practical ways to help nature in your community?

Join Galway County Council's free lunchtime webinar on Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 1:45pm, with Rosina Joyce, Biodiversity Officer.

Learn about:
- Simple, low-cost actions for biodiversity
- Creating a Community Biodiversity Action Plan
- Funding opportunities and supports
- Resources for local biodiversity projects

Ideal for Tidy Towns groups, community organisations, GAA Green Clubs, faith communities and anyone interested in nature.

Advance registration is required via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-action-for-nature-in-county-galway-tickets-2000251698676

Please share with anyone who may be interested

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Community Action for Nature in County Galway Lunchtime Webinar

Looking for practical ways to help nature in your community?

Join Galway County Council's free lunchtime webinar on Thursday 17 September, 1:00pm to 1:45pm, with Rosina Joyce, Biodiversity Officer.

Learn about:
- Simple, low-cost actions for biodiversity
- Creating a Community Biodiversity Action Plan
- Funding opportunities and supports
- Resources for local biodiversity projects

Ideal for Tidy Towns groups, community organisations, GAA Green Clubs, faith communities and anyone interested in nature.

Advance registration is required via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-action-for-nature-in-county-galway-tickets-2000251698676

Please share with anyone who may be interested

07/09/2026

Thanks to all young people who joined us for A Wild Story about Tuam as part of our Heritage Week programme at Tuam Library last month. This event was part of a project that is studying the biodiversity of the town that is supported by The Heritage Council