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Photographic workshops with renowned International landscape photographer – Michéal O’Sullivan will be held as part of the Autumn Gathering. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
THIS year marks the second Autumn Gathering – ‘Samhain’ in Killarney National Park, on Saturday/Sunday, October 21/22 and there’s a lot on during the weekend.
The programme of events will be presented by the Conservation Rangers of Killarney National Parks – National Parks and Wildlife Service, (NPWS).
Autumn in Killarney National Park, in particular the month of October, is considered the most amazing time to observe the Irish Red Deer activity during the annual rutting season.
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To celebrate this wonder and designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a number of events will be taking place during the weekend.
Saturday will feature the annual Paudie O’Leary Lecture. Paudie, was the Head Conservation Ranger at Killarney National Park, sadly passed away unexpectedly in August 2012.
This year to honour Paudie’s memory, Áine Ní Shúilleabháin, Biologist, will deliver the Paudie O’Leary Lecture.
Áine worked with Paudie for many years, and always treasures the wonderful memories of their time in Killarney National Park.
She is the longest serving volunteer in Killarney National Park, with over 41 years volunteering as a research biologist – dedicated to the recording of valuable scientific data on waterfowl and water quality in Killarney National Park.
The lecture takes place at Killarney House Auditorium on Saturday, October 21, at 3.00pm. Booking for the Annual Paudie O’Leary Lecture – email: infokillarneyhouse@npws.gov.ie
Other events include Autumn Photographic Workshops on Saturday and Sunday with renowned International landscape Photographer – Michéal O’Sullivan. Michéal will deliver two half day photography workshop & National Park Shoot.
Morning Deer watch with well known Conservation Ranger – Padruig ‘Brac’ O’Sullivan, both Saturday and Sunday Mornings meeting at Knockreer front gate at 7.30am.
Also a firm favourite, Family Nature FunDay at Muckross School House, Saturday and Sunday 10.00-12.30 noon, and Nocturnal Nature Ramble – at Knockreer, with Killarney National Park Nature Education Centre, meeting at Knockreer front gate 6.30 pm on Saturday 21st October.
See the full programme below…
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