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  • Bat Walk and Talk, Clara, Co. Offaly

    Join Kildare Bat Group at Clara, Co. Offaly for a batty fun-filled evening! This walk will start at 9.30pm and using bat detectors you can listen […]

  • Bat talk and Walk Patrickswell, Co. Limerick

    *****Cancelled until further notice********   Bat Rehabilitation Ireland and Limerick bat group will be holding a bat talk and walk in Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, as […]

  • Bat Detector and Survey Training Course

    This beginner and intermediate training course is designed to introduce you to/refamiliarise you with the acoustic world of bats and bat surveying techniques.  It will […]

  • Bat Identification & Handling Training Course

    This intermediate level training course is designed to refamiliarise you/help you upskill your bat identification and bat handling knowledge and skills.  It will cover the […]

  • Bats About Newbridge @ Sunset

    The Watering Gates Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland

      Enjoy a sunset bat talk & walk along the Green Flag For Parks Liffey Linear Park towpath with Newbridge Tidy Towns & Kildare Bat […]

  • Batty Ballyshannon

    Join us for a unique event in beautiful Ballyshannon to celebrate Biodiversity Week. Starting off with an indoor session, you will learn all about bats […]

  • Bat Safari at Swan Park

    Join us for a batty evening of family friendly fun at the beautiful Swan Park.  Learn all about the bats that call the park home, […]

  • Bat walk and talk, Rathmore, Co. Kildare

    Join Kildare Bat Group at Rathmore, Co. Kildare for a batty fun-filled evening! Using bat detectors you can listen in on their ultrasonic calls and watch […]

  • Bat Walk and Talk at Rossmore Park

    Come and join David Clarke, Bat Ecologist with Bat Conservation Ireland and Monaghan’s Biodiversity Officer at Rossmore Park, Co. Monaghan for an evening walk and […]

  • Bats of Merlin Woods, County Galway

    Join Galway Bat Group who will introduce you to Irish bat species of Galway and take you on a bat walk. Using bat detectors you […]

  • Gardening for Bats

    Virtual Event

    Learn All About the best plants to encourage bat activity in your garden!  Karen Healy, Projects Coordinator, with Bat Conservation Ireland will take you through […]

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  • JFK Arboretum Bat Talk

    Join Wexford Bat Group for this presentation talk on the bat species of Ireland, behaviours, habitat and life-cycle. It will be of general interest to […]

  • Bunclody Library Talk

    Join Wexford Bat Group for this hour-long presentation on the bat species of Ireland, behaviours, habitat and life-cycle. It will be of general interest to […]

  • Bat Walk and Talk at Ardclough, Co. Kildare

    Join Kildare Bat Group at Ardclough, Co. Kildare for a batty fun-filled evening! Using bat detectors you can listen in on their ultrasonic calls and watch […]

  • Get Your Ears In

    Kildare Bat Group will host a bat detecting workshop for anyone interested in learning more about Irish bats. Learn about Irish bat species, where they […]

  • Rossnaree River Walk

      Join Kildare Bat Group at Rossnaree River Walk, Rossnaree, Duleek, Meath on Saturday 8th June. Go for a moonlit stroll and using special bat […]

  • Have a Natter(er) Webinar Series

    Have a Natter(er) with us We have launched a series of special online talks to celebrate 20 years of Bat Conservation Ireland. For our first […]

  • Mind Yourself

    MIND YOURSELFWe bring you another special event to celebrate our 20th anniversary.Discover what nature therapy is, learn relaxation methods to use in stressful times, and […]

  • Bat Walk, Athy, Co. Kildare

    Welcome to the Bat Walk! Come join Kildare Wildlife Rescue Education Team and Kildare Bat Group for a thrilling evening starting at Emily Square to explore […]

  • Have a Natter(er) Webinar 2

      We are delighted to welcome ecologist and author Donna Mullen to our free webinar series, celebrating 20 years of Bat Conservation Ireland. Donna will […]

  • Bat Walk at Killyon Manor

    Explore Killyon Manor grounds after dark with bat expert Anna Collins. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian at […]

  • Coole Park Bioblitz with NPWS

    (IMPORTANT: these events are not suitable for children under the age of 12) If you can’t make these walks, there will be the opportunity to […]

  • Stranorlar Bat Safari

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    Join us for some fun bat themed activities and bat walk in the stunning Drumboe woods to celebrate National Heritage Week. Free tickets available at […]

  • Bats About Newbridge at Sunset

    Join Newbridge Tidy Towns & Kildare Bat Group & enjoy a sunset bat talk & walk along the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge. Commencing at […]

  • Donegal Bat Safari

    To celebrate National Heritage Week, we will explore the River Bank Walk in Donegal Town with special bat detecting equipment. Find out why we need […]

  • Go batty with Tullahought Tidy Towns

    All ages are welcome to join in a fun evening all about bats in Tullahought! Wexford Bat Group will deliver a short talk in the […]

  • Bat talk and walk at Newcastle Woods

    Join Longford County Council and Bat Conservation Ireland for a bat walk and talk this heritage week and learn about Ireland's flying mammals and what […]

  • Climate Ambassadors Introduction to Bats

    We are delighted to take part in this series of webinars for The Climate Ambassador Programme. The Climate Ambassador Programme, in collaboration with The Heritage […]

  • Bat Walk – Syngefield, Birr

    Celebrate Heritage Week with Bats! Join bat experts at Syngfield Demesne, Birr to discover the wonder of these amazing nocturnal creatures. Learn how to use […]

  • Bat Walk in Balrath Woods

    Balrath Woods, Co. Meath

    Join us to celebrate National Heritage Week with Meath County Council at Balrath Woods for a batty evening stroll. Meet us at car park in Balrath Woods […]

  • Bat walk of St Flannan’s Graveyard

    To celebrate Heritage Week 2024, and in recognition of Community Heritage Funding received to restore the gates at St Flannan's Cathedral and Graveyard, there will […]

  • Linsfort Bat Safari

    Wild Inishowen Club and Bat Conservation Ireland have teamed up to bring you a fun evening of bats, moths and other nocturnal wonders at Sharagoe […]

  • Frightfully Fun Batty Halloween Quiz

    Join us for 40 minutes of fun in this special quiz and test your knowledge on bats and all things Halloween. A prize will be […]

  • The Bat Ball

    The Hardiman Hotel Eyre Square, Galway, Galway, Ireland

    As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations we are thrilled to announce that we will be holding a Bat Ball! This will be a great […]

  • Have a Natter(er) Webinar 4

    We are delighted to welcome bat ecologist and editor of the online British Islands Bats Journal, Tina Wiffin, to our free webinar series, celebrating 20 […]

  • Have a Natter(er) Webinar Series 2025 – 1

    Virtual Event

      We are delighted to host the first of four webinars this year on Thursday 1st May @ 7.30pmDr Gwenaëlle Hurpy will share the exciting […]

  • Ennis Bat Safari

    Barry O’Loughlin, Biodiversity Officer at Clare County Council and Bat Conservation Ireland have teamed up to organise a unique event starting with an outdoor bat […]

  • Dark Skies, Bats and Biodiversity

    A fascinating and informative evening celebrating biodiversity, bats, and the beauty of the dark skies over Newport, Co. Mayo! This event is presented by Dark […]

  • Tully Bat Walk

    Celebrate Biodiversity Week with Anna Collins from Kildare Bat Group and David Rowan of  St Fiachra's Garden in the beautiful surroundings of  the Irish National […]

  • Go Batty at Bushy Park

    Bats in Bushy: Dublin Bat Group will deliver a bat talk and walk in Bushy Park to celebrate Biodiversity Week 2025 Meet at the Red […]

  • Barrack Hill Bat Safari

    Celebrate Biodiversity Week and discover wildlife after dark at Barrack Hill Town Park, Carndonagh. The event will kick off with some batty craft activities, bat […]

  • Bat walk in Geashill

    Join Offaly Bat Group for a moonlit bat walk with special bat detecting equipment. Meet at The Green, Geashill To book a place: [email protected]

  • Bat Talk, Enniscorthy Library

    Please join Gorey Bat Group at Enniscorthy for a bat talk as part of Biodiversity Week. This talk will present an overview of the bat […]

  • Rossmore Park Bat Walk

    Bat Walk and Talk at Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan H18 EK46 Date : Friday 23rd May Time : 8.30PM to 10PM Join Bat Conservation Ireland and […]

  • Buncrana Bat Safari

    Donegal Bat Group have organised a special event to celebrate Biodiversity Week.  Join us for a family friendly quiz, bat talk, and bat walk around […]

  • Bat Walk at Sonáirte, Laytown

    Sonairte Ninch, Laytown, Meath, Ireland

    Join Bat Conservation Ireland for a batty evening stroll to celebrate National Biodiversity Week in collaboration with Meath County Council and Sonairte at Sonairte’s Ecology […]

  • Rathcoffey Bat Walk

    Join Kildare Bat Group to learn about the secret lives of bats as we watch the bats around the allotment.  A great way to celebrate […]

  • Donegal Bat Safari

    Donegal Bat Group will lead a special bat event to celebrate Biodiversity Week. Enjoy refreshments on arrival then join us for batty themed craft activities, […]

  • Dromiskin Bat Walk

    Join Kildare & Louth Bat groups and Dromiskin Tidy Towns to learn about the secret life of Irish bats.  A great way to celebrate Biodiversity […]

  • Batty Ballybofey

    Donegal Bat Group will celebrate Biodiversity Week in Ballybofey with a special indoor event. Enjoy refreshments on arrival then take part in some batty themed […]

  • Bats of Ballymore Eustace

      Join a magical night walk with Anna Collins in Ballymore Eustace and celebrate Biodiversity Week. Anna will kick off the evening with a short […]

  • Killyon Bat Event

    Join Kildare Bat Group for a bat walk at Killyon Cow Park on Friday 18th July @ 9.40pm Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bat-walk-tickets-1419796713189

  • Gardening for Bats Workshop: Irish Seed Savers

    Irish Seed Savers, Co. Clare, V94 V6W0

    Join Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland to learn more about what you can do to support bats in your garden or community! Niamh is an ecologist […]

  • Gardening for Bats Workshop: The Organic Centre

    The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, F91 H978

    Join Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland to learn more about what you can do to support bats in your garden or community! Niamh is an ecologist […]

  • Gardening for Bats Workshop, GIY Grow HQ

    GIY (Grow HQ), Waterford, X91 NX30

    Join Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland to learn more about what you can do to support bats in your garden or community! Niamh is an ecologist […]

  • Gardening for Bats Workshop, Sonáirte

    Sonairte Ninch, Laytown, Meath, Ireland

    Join Niamh Roche from Bat Conservation Ireland to learn more about what you can do to support bats in your garden or community! Niamh is an ecologist […]

  • Bats About Newbridge at Sunset

    A Heritage Week Bat Walk Join Newbridge Tidy Towns & Kildare Bat Group & enjoy a sunset bat talk & walk along the Green Flag […]

  • Mad about bats – bats and science

    Join Kildare Bat Group for a unique event this Heritage Week at the Irish National Stud & Gardens, from 10am – 12pm on Monday 18th […]

  • Explore the Nightlife Monaghan

    Explore the ‘Nightlife’ of Monaghan! Ever wonder what happens after-dark in Monaghan? Now is your chance to find out, with a guided night-time walk to […]

  • Discover Bats at Donegal Castle

    Donegal Castle Donegal Town, Donegal, Ireland

      We have teamed up with Donegal Castle to bring you a very special event to celebrate Heritage Week 2025! In the very heart of […]

  • Grand Canal Bat Walk

    Celebrate Heritage Week and Bats! Join Kildare Bat Group and Sallins Tidy Towns for a magical night exploring nocturnal wildlife along the Grand Canal with […]

  • Ballybofey Bat Walk

    Join Donegal Bat Group to celebrate Heritage Week at Drumboe Woods! Learn all about Irish bat species and how to use special bat detecting equipment. […]

  • For the Love of Bats

    Join Kildare Bat Group and LAWPRO for a fun bat talk and walk in Ballycumber to celebrate Heritage Week!  

  • Specialist Bat Trapping, Handling and Identification

    Virginia Show Centre, Virginia, Co. Cavan, A82 A9X2

    This workshop is aimed at those who want to build on their existing bat work to gain experience in advanced trapping & handling skills. The workshop will be […]

  • Bats of Castletown House

    Join Kildare Bat Group for a bat talk and walk around the grounds of the historic Castletown House Please note: - Please wear a warm waterproof […]

  • Bat Identification and Survey Methods

    Crossroads Community Centre Gortaroe, Cong, Mayo, Ireland

    This workshop is aimed at those who are relatively new to bat work. During the course, participants will gain practical experience in different methods used to survey for […]

  • Celebrate Bats on Culture Night

    Discover the secret life of bats with Kildare Bat Group. Meet at the Square in Ballymore Eustace at 7.30pm for a sunset walk along the […]

  • 11th Irish Bat Conference

    Riddel Hall Riddel Hall, 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Bat Conservation Ireland is delighted to invite you to the 11th Irish Bat Conference. This will be held in Riddel Hall, Queens University, Stranmillis Road, […]

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    Bat Talk & Walk – Strokestown House, Co. Roscommon

    Strokestown House Stokestown, Co Roscommon, Ireland

    Join Midlands Bat Group for a special Bat Talk & Walk at Strokestown House as part of Biodiversity Week 2026. This engaging evening will combine […]

  • The Bats of Inch Island

    Join Donegal Bat Group for Biodiversity Week and explore the stunning landscape of Inch Island, County Donegal. Meet at Spill the Beans Coffee Shop for […]

  • The Bats of the Boyne!

    C15 R293 Trim Pitch and Putt Club Car Park, Trim, Meath, Ireland

    Join Bat Conservation Ireland and Meath CoCo Biodiversity Office for Biodiversity Week and explore the beautiful trail along the Boyne River at Trim, Co. Meath. Meet at […]

  • Brown long-eared bat in flight

    Digby Bridge Bat Walk – Co. Kildare

    Digby Bridge, Sallins, Naas, Co Kildare Digby Bridge, Sallins, Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland

    Experience the magic of bats at dusk with Kildare Bat Group on a guided bat walk at Digby Bridge. Using bat detectors, participants will have […]

  • Discover Bats at Castlecomer

    Celebrate Biodiversity Week with a bat walk around Castlecomer Discovery Park! This is a free event, open to all and will involve walking through the […]

  • Naas Canal Basin Bat Walk – Co. Kildare

    Naas Canal Basin Naas Canal Basin, Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland

    Join Kildare Bat Group for an evening bat walk at Naas Canal Basin and learn about the species that forage along Ireland’s waterways. This guided […]

  • Bat Safari at Glenveagh National Park

    We are delighted to team up with Glenveagh National Park for their annual festival ‘Le Chéile don Dúlra – Together for Nature which will run […]

  • Nocturnal Bat Walk – Portlick Forest, Co. Westmeath

    Portlick Forest Glasson, Co Westmeath, Ireland

    Discover the hidden world of bats in Portlick Forest on this guided nocturnal walk led by Midlands Bat Group as part of Biodiversity Week 2026. […]