The An Cuan building at MTU. Photo by Domnick WalshTHE ‘Kerry Biodiversity Conference 2026’, hosted by Kerry County Council in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU), will take place over May 22/23.
The event will bring together experts, policymakers, community groups and the public to celebrate and protect the county’s rich natural heritage.
The Conference will showcase ongoing biodiversity conservation initiatives across Kerry and beyond.
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The event will feature a programme of talks and presentations, highlighting the diversity of species and habitats found throughout the county and the collaborative work being undertaken to conserve them.
The conference is led by Kerry County Council, represented by Eleanor Turner, Biodiversity Officer, and staff from the MTU Honours Degree in Wildlife Biology. Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, will attend to officially open the conference on Day One.
Agencies and organisations attending and presenting include the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), LAWPRO, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Sea Synergy, the Vincent Wildlife Trust, reflecting a strong cross-sectoral approach to conservation.
Eleanor Turner, (Biodiversity Officer, Kerry County Council) said: “Events like the Kerry Biodiversity Conference are vital for creating the connections that turn knowledge into action. By bringing scientists, practitioners, communities and decision‑makers together, we can strengthen how biodiversity is valued and protected across the county, from iconic species to the everyday nature that supports our wellbeing.”
To book your place at the conference click here.
