Organised as part of Heritage Week 2026

Join the IWT Dublin Branch and discover the bats of St Anne’s Park, Raheny.

As dusk descends, we will explore a section of St. Anne's Park (exact location to be shared after booking) and hopefully see and hear some of these incredible creatures. We will be using bat detectors so we can hear and identify calls of species including the Common Pipistrelle and Leisler’s Bat. We will also discuss their vital role in our ecosystem. Despite their tiny size, one little bat can eat up to 3,000 midges and small bugs in a single night!

Numbers are limited for this event. If the event is booked out, you will be added to a waiting list and notified if a place becomes available. If you book a place and can no longer attend, please let us know so that others can take your place.

Once your place is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email plus another email closer to the time with details on where to meet.

Materials will be provided including bat detectors to be shared amongst the group.

This is an outdoor, night time event so please dress appropriately and bring a torch.

Dogs are not permitted.

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