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Nature Network Ireland Protecting and promoting Ireland’s Wildlife through education, conservation, and research 🐝We aim to conserve wildlife in Ireland.

Charity No: 21602
Company No: 560881
RCN: 20103200 Nature Network Ireland's mission:

Protecting and promoting Ireland’s Wildlife through education, conservation, and research, to restore a healthy ecosystem for all species and peoples of Ireland. This page was created to promote Nature Network Ireland's work and share nature facts, news and information. We ask that when interacting with us and your fellow nature enthusiasts, you respect the following:

1. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great. We encourage the sharing of opinions and questions. However, all interactions must be respectful and courteous.

2. We also will not tolerate abusive comments about any issue or person.

3. As a charity, we do not promote anyone’s products over another, and for that reason, we do not allow promotion of commercial products. Please note that any such matters raised as above will be removed. Admin reserves the right to delete anything deemed to be inappropriate and remove offending members.

10/10/2026

🦦 Otterly Wild About Nature 💚

Cork City, 7am — what a way to start the day!

Three otters emerging from the water to enjoy their breakfast. What a privilege to share our city with these incredible animals!

Through Nature Network Ireland’s Otter Spotters project, people across Ireland can help us learn more about these elusive animals by recording otter sightings and signs of activity.

Our Autumn Conservation Raffle helps fund this work, supporting otter research, trails and community conservation.

This footage was captured by May McGrath. We are really grateful to use it to highlight these otterly amazing creatures!!!

🎟️ Enter the raffle and help protect Ireland’s otters:
https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/nni

Your ticket helps protect Ireland’s otters, funding research, trails, and community conservation with Nature Network Ireland.

Today is the second Migratory Bird Day of the year, held on the second Saturday of May and October. The two celebrations...
10/10/2026

Today is the second Migratory Bird Day of the year, held on the second Saturday of May and October. The two celebrations reflect the cyclical nature of bird migration and the different peak migration periods across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

As autumn migration gets underway, Ireland welcomes some familiar winter visitors, including the beautiful Redwing (Turdus iliacus).

Redwings migrate to Ireland from Iceland and Scandinavia from October onwards, where they spend the winter months before returning north in Spring. They can often be heard migrating at night, with their distinctive call revealing their presence overhead.

Migration is an incredible natural phenomenon, with birds travelling huge distances between breeding and wintering grounds. Protecting the habitats they depend on throughout their journeys is vital to ensuring these remarkable migrations continue.

Have you spotted a Redwing arriving in Ireland this autumn?

Photo credit: Theo Verstrael

The Amazing Biodiversity of Cork City with John Armstrong Mon 19th October, 7-8PM (Zoom Online)Join us for an engaging w...
10/10/2026

The Amazing Biodiversity of Cork City with John Armstrong

Mon 19th October, 7-8PM (Zoom Online)

Join us for an engaging webinar with ecologist John Armstrong to learn all about two of Cork City's amazing green spaces. John will be highlighting the intrinsic value of Beaumont Quarry Wildlife Area, a disused limestone quarry that is now an oasis of wildlife and The Glen River Park, the best wetland habitat in Cork City! Come learn about the fascinating species that live in these sites and how you can play a part in their protection.

Photo Isobel Abott
More information and registration will be through our TicketTailor page
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/naturenetworkireland

This project has received support from NPWS through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund, and from the Heritage Council through the Local Authority Biodiversity Officer programme.

City Council

🦦 Otterly Wild About NatureOur Autumn Conservation Raffle has some wonderful days out and experiences up for grabs!🌳 **M...
09/10/2026

🦦 Otterly Wild About Nature

Our Autumn Conservation Raffle has some wonderful days out and experiences up for grabs!

🌳 **Mount Congreve Gardens** – 2 annual memberships worth €140
🦁 **Fota Wildlife Park** – Family pass for 2 adults and 2 children, worth €65
🌿 **Powerscourt Estate** – Family day pass to the Gardens & Waterfall, worth €52
🌊 **Spike Island** – 2 entry tickets worth €55
🍽️ **Cornucopia Restaurant** – €30 dining voucher

There's something for everyone, whether you love exploring beautiful gardens, discovering wildlife or enjoying a day out!

🎟️ Enter the raffle here:
https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/nni

The raffle closes Friday 23 October at 8pm

Your ticket helps protect Ireland's otters, funding research, trails, and community conservation with Nature Network Ireland. 🦦

Our Peatlands Visioning Workshops are happening this weekend!Join us to explore the habitats, wildlife and biodiversity ...
08/10/2026

Our Peatlands Visioning Workshops are happening this weekend!
Join us to explore the habitats, wildlife and biodiversity of our local peatlands. Help create a community vision for the future of these special places.

The artwork will bring together the ideas and contributions from local people and will be presented at our Peatlands launch event in November.
Saturday 10 October — Forrest Hall, Mitchelstown
Sunday 11 October — Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock
11am–3pm
Free | Ages 16+

The workshop includes 1.5 hours of optional time for further community input, giving you extra time to share your knowledge, memories and hopes for the future of these important habitats.
No artistic experience needed!

Photo Seb Smok

Register here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/naturenetworkireland
or link in bio

"This Nature Network Ireland project in partnership with Ballyhoura Development is funded by the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme administered through the National Parks and Wildlife Service."

Ballyhoura Development CLG National Parks and Wildlife Service The Avondhu

October's photography competition for Nature Network Ireland is now open! Our photography competitions are about celebra...
08/10/2026

October's photography competition for Nature Network Ireland is now open!

Our photography competitions are about celebrating Ireland’s wildlife and its habitats, your inspiration, creativity and skills.

Participation in the competition is a rewarding hobby, it will allow you to build and develop your skillset and push you to think outside the box. Even if the images you submit are not chosen as winners, you will still have fun and enjoy the process. It is a great way to showcase Ireland’s wildlife and its habitats, display your work, gain exposure, build your technical skills and receive feedback from others.

Competition opens today the 8th of October and closes at 8pm on the 31st of October 2026.

Read competition rules before submission at: https://naturenetworkireland.ie/gallery/

Submit your entries via email to [email protected]

We are excited to receive your photographs – best of luck to all participants! 📸🦔✨

A huge congratulations to Georgina Martin and Geraldine Kilkenny who respectively won the advanced and amateur categorie...
07/10/2026

A huge congratulations to Georgina Martin and Geraldine Kilkenny who respectively won the advanced and amateur categories for September's Photography Competition.

Georgina submitted this stunning picture of a Red Squirrel, while Geraldine Kilkenny sent in this gorgeous photo of a Peacock Butterfly. A big thank you to all participants who submitted their photos for September's Photography Competition!

BEAUMONT QUARRY CLEAN-UP Join us on Saturday 10th October from 11am–1pm as we come together to help protect one of Cork ...
07/10/2026

BEAUMONT QUARRY CLEAN-UP

Join us on Saturday 10th October from 11am–1pm as we come together to help protect one of Cork City’s hidden natural gems.

Beaumont Quarry is much more than a disused quarry — it’s an important sanctuary for native plants, wildlife and insects, providing a valuable space for biodiversity right here in the city.

🦋 What: Help us manage and protect Beaumont Quarry’s unique biodiversity
📅 When: Saturday 12th September 2026, 11am–1pm
📍 Where: Beaumont Quarry Wildlife Area
🌱 Meeting point: At the top of the path into the quarry — look out for the Cork Nature Network sign

Your time and effort will help us maintain this special habitat, protect local biodiversity and keep this green space safe and enjoyable for both wildlife and the community. It’s also a great chance to meet other volunteers who share a passion for nature!

🧤 What’s provided: Gloves, bin bags and shovels
🥾 What to bring: Just an hour or two of your time, suitable outdoor clothing and a passion for making a difference!

Free to attend — donations welcome.

Please note: This event is weather dependent. Registered volunteers will be emailed in advance to confirm whether the event is going ahead.

Every helping hand makes a difference. Together, we can help protect the incredible biodiversity of Ireland’s ecosystems.

Photo: M. Lumley
Register here for this free event or link in bio for Instagram
https://buytickets.at/naturenetworkireland/2392055

07/10/2026

Find out more about our Peatlands Project. Join us this weekend for an engaging, fun workshop on the value of our peatlands and visions for their future!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/naturenetworkireland

"This Nature Network Ireland project in partnership with Ballyhoura Development, is funded by the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme administered through the National Parks and Wildlife Service."

Ballyhoura Development CLG Visit Ballyhoura Mitchelstown Tidy Towns Charleville Agricultural Show Go Pluz Charleville Avondhu Blackwater Walking Trails Kilmallock Library Kilmallock & District Community Council

Video courtesy of Becky Hatchett

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