National Biodiversity Week Events 2025

16th -25th May

16th May - Bat Talk & Walk – Mote Park.

Join Catherine Howarth from Bat Conservation Ireland for a talk on Irish bats followed by a guided walk in Mote Park.

Time: 21:00–22:30.

Location: Irish Girl Guides Cottage, Mote Park, F42 H016.

Parking: Limited parking; please use Mote Park’s car park.

21st May - Barn Owl Survey Launch & Talk.

BirdWatch Ireland and Roscommon County Council launch a county-wide barn owl survey to protect nest sites and support conservation efforts for this iconic species.

Time:  20:00.

Location:  Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon, F42 HD73.

22nd May - Pollinator Talk & Walk.

Ecologist Karina Dingerkus explores Ireland’s pollinators and how to support them on farms. Includes a presentation and guided field walk and is brought to you in conjunction with Farming Rathcroghan. 

Registration is required please contact alan@farmingrathcroghan.ie.

Time:   13:30–16:00.

Location:  Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, F45 HH51.

23rd May - Children’s Digital Book Launch – "The Little Bee and the Eternal Flower".

Interactive storytelling with author Helen McSharry at the launch of her children’s book about a brave bee’s quest.

Time:   11:30–12:30.

Location:  Roscommon County Library, F42 F750.

23rd May - River Suck Nature Event. Explore River biodiversity with Roscommon County Council and LAWPRO. Includes a talk, kick sampling, and wildlife discussion.

Time:   18:30–20:00.

Location:  Riverside Centre, Athleague, F42 K685.

Wildlife of County Roscommon – A photographic exhibition by Linda Kelly.

Local photographer Linda Kieely will display some of photograph of biodiversity of Roscommon.  The display will include some of the rich diversity of life that in found in Mote Park and around the county.

Time:   Month of May. Office hours

Location:  Foyer, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon. F42 VR98.