Dungarvan Bay pictures

Thanks to Denis for the pictures and for leading the walk around Dungarvan Bay in mixed weather conditions.

Whale Watching Trip

Now is your chance to go on a full day whale watching trip on March 6th starting from Ballyhack aboard the Brian Boru. The cost is 50 euro per person and numbers are limited.
Cheques for €50 to the Treasurer and made out to Irish Wildlife Trust Waterford by February 26th.
This is on a first paid up basis. If posting the cheque, put it for the attention of Andrew Cox
Expressions of interest asap to this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vp74t2rHizJy2lurfu-UDkAawUN_iN7WuiVpO8dHcaI/edit?usp=drive_web
This form can be filled in advance of sending the cheque.

Fin whale blow off Waterford coast by Andrew Malcolm

at Newtown school, Waterford.

February walk

The February walk will take place in Dungarvan Bay on the 14th February.

Meet at Dungarvan Castle at 1.30 p.m.

courtesy of John Foley images

Alternatively, car pool and meet at Miller's Marsh carpark in Waterford at 12.30.

The walk will be lead around the Cunnigar by Denis Cullen of great ornithological note! The walk will last 2 to 3 hours. Boots and wet gear are advised.

Streetmap here

Photos from Carrigavantry walk

 

Thanks to Leah Burgess for the pictures from the walk and to Alan Walshe for leading the walk.

January walk

The January walk will take place at Carrigavantry/ Ballyscanlan Lakes outside Tramore on January 17th. Meeting point at the Treatment Plant above Carrigavantry. Grid reference S 544 025

The guided Walk will take about two Hours. Please wear Waterproof Boots and a jacket may be needed. Contact Details for walk leader: Alan Walshe 086 - 2066879

2016 walks programme annouced

The outings for 2016 are as follows
January 17th             Carrigavantry/ Ballyscanlan Lake. 

February 14th.          Dungarvan Bay.   

March 13th.              Belview Port.         

April  10th               South Kilkenny.

May  8th                  Dunmore East

December walk on the Deise Greenway

The Red bridge at Bilberry across the river Suir

The December walk along the Deise Greenway between Carriganore and Bilberry was led by Denis Cullen. 
Check out the Deise Greenway webpage here

December 2015 walk along the Greenway

The Deise Greenway at Carriganore