Offaly Events

Lough Boora BioBlitz – Event Guide, Boora, Co.Offaly,  Friday 18th and Saturday 19th May 2012

Friday May 18th
Bat walk
Bat Conservation Ireland show us the hidden world of Irish bats. Walk led by Niamh
Roche.
Time/venue: 9pm, Teach Lea (basecamp)

Creatures of the night
See how scientists catch moths, beetles & other night creatures.
Time/venue:10.30pm, Pavilion

Saturday May 19th
Dawn chorus
Identifying bird song during the dawn chorus. Led by Alex Copland, BirdWatch Ireland.
Time/venue: 4am, Bird Hide on Lough Boora

Small and furry
Opening of small mammal traps led by Caitriona Carlin.
Time/venue: 8am, Pavilion

Lough Boora’s moths
Opening of the moth traps led by Michael Bell.
Time/venue: 10am, Pavilion

Something fishy
An introduction to life beneath the surface led by Inland Fisheries Ireland scientists.
Time/venue: 11.30am, Loch an Dochas

Schools wildlife art competition
Announcement of winners of local schools art competition.
Time/venue: 2.00pm,Pavilion

Guided nature walk of Lough Boora
Learn about the butterflies, plants and other wildlife of Lough Boora led by Irish Wildlife Trust and Richard Jack of Coillte. Time/venue: 2.30pm, Pavilion
 

Christy Moore in Concert With Declan Sinnott

Christy Moore in Concert With Declan Sinnott

Tickets €40 each now on sale from the Tullamore Court Hotel

No interval, no support. Doors Open 7 pm, show at 8 pm. Unreserved seating.
 

Masterpieces from the Renaissance, Belmont Mill Studios, Belmont, Co.Offaly,  Wed 23rd May 2012

Second of three talks by Art Historian Gemma Sexton, National Gallery of Ireland.

€5 or €12 for all three talks – Tea an Coffee Provided. Book with Sandy on 087 9893805 – note – The Third talk ‘Picaso and Modern Art’ will be held on the 27th June
 

Launch of Offaly County Council’s Arts Play 2012 -2016 Birr Theatre & Arts Centre Thursday 24th Ma

Featuring performances by Offaly Youth Dance and Offaly Youth Theatre

Launched by the Director of the Arts Council Orla McBride. All welcome