Discover the Beaches of County Galway
- Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010
- Location: Galway County
To celebrate the wonderful beaches available to us in County Galway, a
series of walks have a being organized to explore and discover 11 of these
magnificent beaches. This programme of events will take place throughout
the month of August. The walks which are lead by experienced and local
marine biologists as well ecologists, will look at various aspects of marine
ecology. The walks will take in all different areas of marine life,
exploring everything, such as seaweeds and shellfish to the rock pools
teaming with life. All the walks are interactive and an excellent way to
learn about the various habitats which can be found on our beaches from sand
dunes to the shoreline.
The first of these walks will take place at 2.00pm this Saturday the 31st at
Aillbrack, Ballyconneely with Dr. Noirin Burke. They will continue on Sunday
the 1st of August at Trá Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór at 2.30pm and Monday the
2nd at Trá Mór, Indreabhán at 3.00pm. These walks will be led by Mick
O’Connell and J.P. Tiernan.
All walks are free and suitable for families, remember to wear suitable
footwear and dress for the weather. All children must be accompanied by a
parent/guardian. This programme has being developed and funded by the
Environment Sector, Galway County Council.
For more information on the time and dates of future walks log onto
www.galway.ie or contact Sheila Murphy at 091
509174, smurphy@galwaycoco.ie if you want a hard copy of the brochure on the
event.
