Celebrate World Wetlands Day at Sonairte, Laytown, Co. Meath - 8th Feb 2004

national | environment | event notice Thursday February 05, 2004 12:07 by An Taisce

World Wetlands Day at Sonairte

On Sunday the 8th Feb, we are celebrating (a few days late) World Wetlands Day at Sonairte (on the Laytown Road) at 3pm. There will be a free workshop, down at Sonairte which is on the road to Laytown. The workshop will explore the importance of wetlands in Ireland, focusing on the local rivers the Nanny and the Boyne.

Short and informative presentations will be given by representatives of Coastwatch, Earthwatch and Birdwatch amongst others, followed by a tour of the wetlands area and bird spotting with a local expert. Sonairte's cafe will be open for afternoon tea after the talks.

Aspects of the workshop include the value of Irish wetlands, birdlife, the development of wetland wastewater treatment systems and a community project for the Boyne Estuary. If anyone is interested, they can contact me on

Claire Shellshear Contact: Phone 041 982 9831 Email: c_shellshear@yahoo.co.uk or c_shellshear@hotmail.com