Shanakill, Rahoonane Community Organic Garden

30/09/2026

🌿 This Weekend at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park!

Our Guardians of the Wetlands - Willow Workshops begin this Saturday & Sunday, and you’re invited to get hands on with traditional willow weaving inspired by the wildlife of the Wetlands.

Join artist Phil McSweeney of River Dog Studios and our Wetlands team for a creative community art project where you’ll help craft beautiful willow sculptures for a brand‑new outdoor sculpture trail connecting art, nature, folklore and local community.

This Weekend’s Workshops:

📅 Sat 3 Oct - Willow Dragonfly Workshop at 10am - 12pm & 12:30pm - 2:30pm
📅 Sun 4 Oct - Willow Fish Workshop at 10am - 12pm
📅 Sun 4 Oct - Willow Lantern Workshop at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

✨ Free community workshops
✨ Ages 12+ • No experience needed
✨ All materials provided

📞 066 7126700
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Book now: www.traleebaywetlands.org/book-now

Funded through the Placemaking & Community Activation Grant Scheme.

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31/08/2026

30/06/2026

🐝✨ Kerry Wild Bee Festival Highlight - Creating Bee Mobiles & Dragonflies with Willow🐝

Join us for a Unique Workshop at the Kerry Wild Bee Festival 2026 with Nature Artist Philip McSweeney from River Dog Studios✨

As part of the Kerry Wild Bee Festival 2026, we invite you to immerse yourself in a creative and nature-inspired experience. Join nature artist Philip McSweeney from River Dog Studios for an exclusive workshop where you'll learn to craft stunning bee mobiles and dragonflies using willow grown right here in the Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park.

Unique Creations: Craft your own beautiful bee mobiles and dragonflies.
Sustainable Materials: Use locally grown willow, fostering a connection with nature.

Don't miss out on this special opportunity to create art that celebrates the beauty of our environment. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop offers a unique and enjoyable experience for all.

📅 Date: Sunday, 5th July
🕡 Time: 11am - 2pm
🎟️ Reserve your spot now at https://traleebaywetlands.org/nature/kerry-wild-bee-festival

This Kerry Wild Bee Festival is proudly supported by Kerry County Council, Ceangal Heritage Council Programme and is led by Transition Kerry in collaboration with Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park, the Irish Wildlife Trust - Kerry Branch and a wide network of Tidy Towns groups and community organisations from across the county.



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20/02/2026

30/01/2026

The Local Authority Waters Programme is delighted to invite you to a special World Wetlands Day webinar exploring the power of community led river restoration.

📅Tuesday, 3rd February
⏰10am-12pm GMT
💻Microsoft Teams

With a strong emphasis on the “World” in World Wetlands Day, this event brings together voices from across the globe.

They are thrilled to welcome both Eva Ford, Catchment Officer with the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee in Queensland, Australia, and Dr. Trish Murphy of the Inishowen Rivers Trust in Donegal.

This engaging discussion will explore river rehabilitation, community action, accessing support, and building meaningful connections with local waterbodies.

This is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
👉Register here: https://bit.ly/49MD3JI



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26/01/2026

🌍💧 World Wetlands Day 2026 at Tralee Bay Wetlands 💧🌍

Join us on Monday, 2 February 2026 at Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park as we celebrate World Wetlands Day with a full day of free, nature-based experiences for all ages.

✨ What’s On (Timings as scheduled):

🕙 10:00am – Opening with Eleanor Turner, Kerry County Council Biodiversity Officer
🦆 10:30am – Bird Watching with Ed Carty
💧 11:30am – LAWPRO Projects with Bláthnaid O’Loughlin, Community Water Officer
🌱 12:00pm – Wetlands Talk with Ger Scollard, Irish Wildlife Trust
🥾 2:00pm – Marsh Walk with Senior Ecologist Alan Balfe, Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park
🎋 3:00pm – Wetlands Willow Creation Workshop with Philip McSweeney, River Dog Studios

🌿 Together, these events celebrate the heritage, biodiversity and living wisdom of wetlands, inviting everyone to reconnect with the landscapes that support both nature and culture.

✅ All events are FREE for adults and children (children must be accompanied by an adult).

🧥 As some activities are outdoors, please wear warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

🔗 Booking essential – reserve your place here: https://shop.beyonk.com/1c9pq8y3/experiences/groups/flo1



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20/01/2026

🦇WE ARE RECRUITING 🦇

Bat Conservation Ireland are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, self-starter to join our team in the role of Administrative Assistant.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and have the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as individually. This will be a part-time position of 20 hours per week and will have the advantage of working from home.

Full details of this position, including Job Specification, Responsibilities and Qualifications and Experience are available at 👇

https://www.batconservationireland.org/latest-news/we-are-recruiting-an-administrative-assistant

Please e-mail cover letter, along with CV to: [email protected] by 1pm on Monday 9 February 2026.