The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), in collaboration with Fair Seas, returns home to Kilrush, Co Clare on Saturday, March 14th, as part of a series of free, in-person evening events in coastal towns around Ireland.
The Local Groups Roadshow aims to connect coastal communities and local members of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group with the latest developments in marine conservation, marine protected areas (MPAs), and the future of Ireland’s seas.
The roadshows have already visited Donegal, Dublin, Wicklow, Mayo and Sligo.
Fair Seas is a coalition of environmental organisations and networks campaigning to secure a science-led network of effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters.
Eva Lambert, Marine Policy and Advocacy Officer with the IWDG said, “We have local IWDG groups right around the country and each one is playing an important role. Citizen science is at the heart of everything we do, without people sharing what they see on our coasts, we simply wouldn’t have the data we need to understand and protect Ireland’s whales, dolphins and seas.”
Each stop provides an opportunity for local communities to:
Connect with IWDG and Fair Seas representatives directly
Learn more about Ireland’s marine wildlife and habitats
Understand current and proposed Marine Protected Areas
Hear about national marine policy developments in clear, accessible terms
Ask questions and share local knowledge and concerns
Celebrate IWDG’s local groups and inaugurate a new flag for each group
The afternoon will include short presentations from IWDG and Fair Seas, guest speakers, a short film screening, followed by an open discussion with attendees.
‘Fair Seas: The Atlantic Northwest’ will be shown during the free event; it features the views, stories and insights of local communities who depend on the sea to make a living.
Location: Kilrush, Co Clare
Date: Saturday 14th March
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: The Shannon Dolphin Centre, IWDG Headquarters, V15 E762
Free tickets are available here
