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SUMMARY:Naas Canal Basin Bat Walk – Co. Kildare
DESCRIPTION:Join Kildare Bat Group for an evening bat walk at Naas Canal Basin and learn about the species that forage along Ireland’s waterways. \n\nThis guided walk will introduce participants to bat ecology and conservation\, with the chance to listen to bats using bat detectors as they emerge at dusk. \n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026\n🕒 Time: At sunset\n📍 Location: Naas Canal Basin\, Co. Kildare \n\nImportant Information\n\nBooking essential: kildarebatgroup@gmail.com\nNumbers limited\nExact meeting details will be provided after booking\n\nPlease Note: \n\nNo dogs or wheeled items (e.g. scooters\, prams\, bikes) as these interfere with bat detectors\nWear warm clothing and sturdy footwear\n\n\nBiodiversity Week\nPart of National Biodiversity Week 2026.
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/naas-canal-basin-bat-walk-co-kildare
LOCATION:Naas Canal Basin\, Naas Canal Basin\, Naas\, Co Kildare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bat Walk
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SUMMARY:Digby Bridge Bat Walk – Co. Kildare
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of bats at dusk with Kildare Bat Group on a guided bat walk at Digby Bridge. \n\nUsing bat detectors\, participants will have the opportunity to hear bats in real time and learn about their behaviour\, habitats\, and importance in the ecosystem. \n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Monday\, 18 May 2026\n🕒 Time: At sunset\n📍 Location: Digby Bridge\, Co. Kildare \n\nImportant Information\n\nNumbers limited – booking essential\nBooking email: kildarebatgroup@gmail.com\nExact meeting time and location will be shared after booking\n\nPlease Note: \n\nNo dogs or wheeled items (e.g. scooters\, prams\, bikes) as these interfere with bat detectors\nWear sturdy footwear and warm clothing\n\n\nBiodiversity Week\nPart of National Biodiversity Week 2026.
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/digby-bridge-bat-walk-co-kildare
LOCATION:Digby Bridge\, Sallins\, Naas\, Co Kildare\, Digby Bridge\, Sallins\, Naas\, Co Kildare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Bat Walk
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SUMMARY:🦇 Bats & Science Workshop (Kids Event) – IPPC Centre\, Co. Kildare
DESCRIPTION:Join Kildare Bat Group in collaboration with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPPC) for a fun and interactive Bats & Science Workshop as part of Biodiversity Week 2026! \n\nThis engaging session is specially designed for children and will explore a variety of fascinating “batty” topics\, introducing young participants to Ireland’s native bats\, how they live\, and the science behind echolocation and conservation. \n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Saturday\, 16 May 2026\n🕒 Time: 10:00am (sharp start)\n📍 Location: IPPC Discovery Park Centre\, Bog of Allen Nature Centre\, Lullymore West\, Rathangan\, Co. Kildare \n\nImportant Information\n\nSuitable for: Children aged approx. 8–12\nAll children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian\nCapacity: Maximum 30 participants\nBooking essential: kildarebatgroup@gmail.com\nFree event\n\n\nBiodiversity Week\nPart of National Biodiversity Week 2026.
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%87-bats-science-workshop-kids-event-ippc-centre-co-kildare
LOCATION:Bog of Allen Nature Centre\, Lullymore\, Rathangan\, Kildare\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Bat Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Kildare Bat Group at NUI Maynooth\, for a batty fun-filled evening! At 9.30pm at the walled garden meet Anna Collins who will lead a bat walk on the University Campus. Using bat detectors you can listen in on their ultrasonic calls and watch these elusive creatures in flight. Anna will describe some of the Irish species and their life cycle as the walk progresses. \nThis event is free and open to all. It is being held as part of Biodiversity Week 2019. Co-organisers are Maynooth Tidy Towns\, NUI Maynooth Green Campus\, Maynooth Men’s Shed. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear and warm outdoor clothing and bring a torch. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. No dogs. \nTo book a place please email kildarebatgroup@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.batconservationireland.org/event/bat-walk-18
LOCATION:NUI Maynooth Walled Garden\, NUI Maynooth\, Maynooth\, Kildare\, Ireland
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