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In partnership with local authorities in West Ireland, we’ve completed our 8th modelling study to identify potential safe corridors for #lesserhorseshoebats to fly between roosts+ feeding areas. Part of the 1st #SpeciesActionPlan in Ireland for the species, we hope it will help safeguard its future.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In partnership with local authorities in West Ireland, we’ve completed our 8th modelling study to identify potential safe corridors for #lesserhorseshoebats to fly between roosts+ feeding areas. Part of the 1st #SpeciesActionPlan in Ireland for the species, we hope it will help safeguard its future.
Glad Conor O’Brien enjoyed his time at one of our lesser horseshoe bat reserves. His description of watching the bats emerge will transport you back to a warm summer’s evening. Read all about it in his new book The Living and the Dead: Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Nature. www.merrionpress.ie
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Glad Conor O’Brien enjoyed his time at one of our lesser horseshoe bat reserves. His description of watching the bats emerge will transport you back to a warm summer’s evening. Read all about it in his new book The Living and the Dead: Tales of Loss and Rebirth from Irish Nature. www.merrionpress.ie
With an increasing number of acoustic records of lesser horseshoe bats on the Isle of Man, VWT’s Ireland Mammal Programme Manager, Kate, joined the Manx Bat Group for site visits and delivered a sold-out talk.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat
October 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
With an increasing number of acoustic records of lesser horseshoe bats on the Isle of Man, VWT’s Ireland Mammal Programme Manager, Kate, joined the Manx Bat Group for site visits and delivered a sold-out talk.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to learn more about this fascinating species!
#Bat
Brilliant session with our amazing Kerry volunteers! Together we crafted ~30 roosting pots and boards for lesser horseshoe bats.
Terracotta pots + wool wood boards coated in lime mortar = perfect textured nooks for bats to cling to (modern materials are too smooth!)
More info: tinyurl.com/yk82edb7
Terracotta pots + wool wood boards coated in lime mortar = perfect textured nooks for bats to cling to (modern materials are too smooth!)
More info: tinyurl.com/yk82edb7
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Brilliant session with our amazing Kerry volunteers! Together we crafted ~30 roosting pots and boards for lesser horseshoe bats.
Terracotta pots + wool wood boards coated in lime mortar = perfect textured nooks for bats to cling to (modern materials are too smooth!)
More info: tinyurl.com/yk82edb7
Terracotta pots + wool wood boards coated in lime mortar = perfect textured nooks for bats to cling to (modern materials are too smooth!)
More info: tinyurl.com/yk82edb7
Six counties, six lesser horseshoe bat events, one fab #HeritageWeek2025 journey where 140 people joined Kate McAney along the way. Most saw + heard #lesserhorseshoebats for the first time! Huge thanks to NPWS, local biodiversity officers, The Heritage Council and all who came out to celebrate bats!
September 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Six counties, six lesser horseshoe bat events, one fab #HeritageWeek2025 journey where 140 people joined Kate McAney along the way. Most saw + heard #lesserhorseshoebats for the first time! Huge thanks to NPWS, local biodiversity officers, The Heritage Council and all who came out to celebrate bats!
Our sixth and final stop on the lesser horseshoe #bat tour was Glengarriff. Lots of activity from soprano & common pipistrelles, including a territorial male common pip, patrolling the river!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined, NPWS ranger Mary Coleman, and VWT staff from Wales.
#HeritageWeek2025
Huge thanks to everyone who joined, NPWS ranger Mary Coleman, and VWT staff from Wales.
#HeritageWeek2025
August 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our sixth and final stop on the lesser horseshoe #bat tour was Glengarriff. Lots of activity from soprano & common pipistrelles, including a territorial male common pip, patrolling the river!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined, NPWS ranger Mary Coleman, and VWT staff from Wales.
#HeritageWeek2025
Huge thanks to everyone who joined, NPWS ranger Mary Coleman, and VWT staff from Wales.
#HeritageWeek2025
Stop five of our lesser horseshoe #bat tour took us to Killarney’s Fossa Way. We didn’t just see and hear horseshoe bats, five other species showed up too!
Big thanks to everyone who came along and supported the event, including VWT staff visiting from Wales!
#HeritageWeek2025
Big thanks to everyone who came along and supported the event, including VWT staff visiting from Wales!
#HeritageWeek2025
August 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Stop five of our lesser horseshoe #bat tour took us to Killarney’s Fossa Way. We didn’t just see and hear horseshoe bats, five other species showed up too!
Big thanks to everyone who came along and supported the event, including VWT staff visiting from Wales!
#HeritageWeek2025
Big thanks to everyone who came along and supported the event, including VWT staff visiting from Wales!
#HeritageWeek2025
Stop 4 of our lesser horseshoe #Bat tour drew a fantastic crowd at Curraghchase!
We had amazing Leisler’s activity before the horseshoes showed up, plus pips & Daubenton’s along the lake edge.
Huge thanks to all who joined and to Limerick Biodiversity Officer for the support!
#HeritageWeek2025
We had amazing Leisler’s activity before the horseshoes showed up, plus pips & Daubenton’s along the lake edge.
Huge thanks to all who joined and to Limerick Biodiversity Officer for the support!
#HeritageWeek2025
August 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Stop 4 of our lesser horseshoe #Bat tour drew a fantastic crowd at Curraghchase!
We had amazing Leisler’s activity before the horseshoes showed up, plus pips & Daubenton’s along the lake edge.
Huge thanks to all who joined and to Limerick Biodiversity Officer for the support!
#HeritageWeek2025
We had amazing Leisler’s activity before the horseshoes showed up, plus pips & Daubenton’s along the lake edge.
Huge thanks to all who joined and to Limerick Biodiversity Officer for the support!
#HeritageWeek2025
Stop three on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour brought us to the beautiful Dromore Woods. We were treated to wonderful encounters with horseshoe bats, lively soprano pipistrelles, and Daubenton’s skimming the water at dusk. Huge thanks again to NPWS staff and all who joined us!
#HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek2025
August 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Stop three on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour brought us to the beautiful Dromore Woods. We were treated to wonderful encounters with horseshoe bats, lively soprano pipistrelles, and Daubenton’s skimming the water at dusk. Huge thanks again to NPWS staff and all who joined us!
#HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek2025
Stop two on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour: the stunning oak woodlands of Garryland. Huge thanks to participants, NPWS staff, horseshoe bats & pips for joining us!
#HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek2025
August 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Stop two on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour: the stunning oak woodlands of Garryland. Huge thanks to participants, NPWS staff, horseshoe bats & pips for joining us!
#HeritageWeek2025
#HeritageWeek2025
A big thank you to all who joined the first of 6 sold-out lesser horseshoe bat walks this #HeritageWeek2025. The horseshoe bats and lots of soprano pipistrelles put on a great display for us just after sunset. Thanks to Brian Hughes, NPWS Conservation Ranger, for his knowledge and support.
August 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A big thank you to all who joined the first of 6 sold-out lesser horseshoe bat walks this #HeritageWeek2025. The horseshoe bats and lots of soprano pipistrelles put on a great display for us just after sunset. Thanks to Brian Hughes, NPWS Conservation Ranger, for his knowledge and support.
What a great turnout at our Lesser Horseshoe #BatConservation Workshop for farm advisors.
Huge thanks to all speakers, especially to farmers Arnold Acheson and Alan Daly, for sharing their inspiring stories.
Funded by DAFM and NPWS
Huge thanks to all speakers, especially to farmers Arnold Acheson and Alan Daly, for sharing their inspiring stories.
Funded by DAFM and NPWS
August 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What a great turnout at our Lesser Horseshoe #BatConservation Workshop for farm advisors.
Huge thanks to all speakers, especially to farmers Arnold Acheson and Alan Daly, for sharing their inspiring stories.
Funded by DAFM and NPWS
Huge thanks to all speakers, especially to farmers Arnold Acheson and Alan Daly, for sharing their inspiring stories.
Funded by DAFM and NPWS
This #HeritageWeek2025, we're hitting the road to raise awareness about the lesser horseshoe bat, with free #bat walks in each of the western counties where it’s found.
6 counties, 6 events — one fascinating journey into the world of lesser horseshoe bats!
Register here: tinyurl.com/bdeymdy9
6 counties, 6 events — one fascinating journey into the world of lesser horseshoe bats!
Register here: tinyurl.com/bdeymdy9
August 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This #HeritageWeek2025, we're hitting the road to raise awareness about the lesser horseshoe bat, with free #bat walks in each of the western counties where it’s found.
6 counties, 6 events — one fascinating journey into the world of lesser horseshoe bats!
Register here: tinyurl.com/bdeymdy9
6 counties, 6 events — one fascinating journey into the world of lesser horseshoe bats!
Register here: tinyurl.com/bdeymdy9
Emergence Counts for 2025 Completed!
This summer, we counted 4,059 Lesser Horseshoe Bats across our 12 Irish summer roosts — our third highest total ever on record!
A huge thank you to the volunteers who came out (and survived the midges!) to help with the counts.
#Volunteering #Bats
This summer, we counted 4,059 Lesser Horseshoe Bats across our 12 Irish summer roosts — our third highest total ever on record!
A huge thank you to the volunteers who came out (and survived the midges!) to help with the counts.
#Volunteering #Bats
July 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Emergence Counts for 2025 Completed!
This summer, we counted 4,059 Lesser Horseshoe Bats across our 12 Irish summer roosts — our third highest total ever on record!
A huge thank you to the volunteers who came out (and survived the midges!) to help with the counts.
#Volunteering #Bats
This summer, we counted 4,059 Lesser Horseshoe Bats across our 12 Irish summer roosts — our third highest total ever on record!
A huge thank you to the volunteers who came out (and survived the midges!) to help with the counts.
#Volunteering #Bats
Join us on 30 July at the Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, for a full-day event focused on landscape-scale conservation for the Lesser Horseshoe Bat.
This workshop is designed for those advising farmers on actions that benefit the lesser horseshoe #bat. Register now: tinyurl.com/5c6sabzj
This workshop is designed for those advising farmers on actions that benefit the lesser horseshoe #bat. Register now: tinyurl.com/5c6sabzj
July 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Join us on 30 July at the Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick, for a full-day event focused on landscape-scale conservation for the Lesser Horseshoe Bat.
This workshop is designed for those advising farmers on actions that benefit the lesser horseshoe #bat. Register now: tinyurl.com/5c6sabzj
This workshop is designed for those advising farmers on actions that benefit the lesser horseshoe #bat. Register now: tinyurl.com/5c6sabzj
We’re more than halfway through this year’s #lesserhorseshoebat count across our reserves! Thanks to our amazing #volunteers for making it happen and making a difference. Watch this space for the final numbers!
June 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We’re more than halfway through this year’s #lesserhorseshoebat count across our reserves! Thanks to our amazing #volunteers for making it happen and making a difference. Watch this space for the final numbers!
Many species rely on dark skies to feed, breed and move safely. This year, Ireland hosts the 9th ALAN Conference with global experts on light pollution + dark sky protection. Get early bird tickets now for talks, field trips + networks. www.darksky.ie/alan-2025-conference @darkskyireland.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Many species rely on dark skies to feed, breed and move safely. This year, Ireland hosts the 9th ALAN Conference with global experts on light pollution + dark sky protection. Get early bird tickets now for talks, field trips + networks. www.darksky.ie/alan-2025-conference @darkskyireland.bsky.social
It’s National Volunteering Week!
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who monitor 25% of Ireland’s known Lesser Horseshoe Bat population across our 12 reserves!
#NVWIreland @volunteerireland.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who monitor 25% of Ireland’s known Lesser Horseshoe Bat population across our 12 reserves!
#NVWIreland @volunteerireland.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It’s National Volunteering Week!
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who monitor 25% of Ireland’s known Lesser Horseshoe Bat population across our 12 reserves!
#NVWIreland @volunteerireland.bsky.social
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who monitor 25% of Ireland’s known Lesser Horseshoe Bat population across our 12 reserves!
#NVWIreland @volunteerireland.bsky.social
If you’re in Ennis 23-26 May, don’t miss the art of lesser horseshoe bats. With info from VWT’s Kate McAney, 8 artists have captured this bats world in fab arworks. Well done to Clare Biodiversity Officer, Barry O’Loughlin, for the idea and to Inis Artists for such beautiful art. www.inisartists.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If you’re in Ennis 23-26 May, don’t miss the art of lesser horseshoe bats. With info from VWT’s Kate McAney, 8 artists have captured this bats world in fab arworks. Well done to Clare Biodiversity Officer, Barry O’Loughlin, for the idea and to Inis Artists for such beautiful art. www.inisartists.com
NEW BLOG for #biodiversityweek2025 + #NVWIreland!
bit.ly/3Ff5Z1I Find out how VWT has been finding ways to monitor the elusive #Irishstoat.
And join us tonight at 7PM to discover what we’ve learned about Irish Stoats from your sightings during the #CitizenScienceSurvey. tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
bit.ly/3Ff5Z1I Find out how VWT has been finding ways to monitor the elusive #Irishstoat.
And join us tonight at 7PM to discover what we’ve learned about Irish Stoats from your sightings during the #CitizenScienceSurvey. tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
May 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
NEW BLOG for #biodiversityweek2025 + #NVWIreland!
bit.ly/3Ff5Z1I Find out how VWT has been finding ways to monitor the elusive #Irishstoat.
And join us tonight at 7PM to discover what we’ve learned about Irish Stoats from your sightings during the #CitizenScienceSurvey. tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
bit.ly/3Ff5Z1I Find out how VWT has been finding ways to monitor the elusive #Irishstoat.
And join us tonight at 7PM to discover what we’ve learned about Irish Stoats from your sightings during the #CitizenScienceSurvey. tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
It's #NVWIreland!
THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our Irish Stoat Survey! Your sightings, stories, photos and videos helped us map and raise awareness of this iconic species.
Want to learn more? Join our FREE webinar:
22 May 19:00
tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our Irish Stoat Survey! Your sightings, stories, photos and videos helped us map and raise awareness of this iconic species.
Want to learn more? Join our FREE webinar:
22 May 19:00
tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It's #NVWIreland!
THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our Irish Stoat Survey! Your sightings, stories, photos and videos helped us map and raise awareness of this iconic species.
Want to learn more? Join our FREE webinar:
22 May 19:00
tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our Irish Stoat Survey! Your sightings, stories, photos and videos helped us map and raise awareness of this iconic species.
Want to learn more? Join our FREE webinar:
22 May 19:00
tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
WEBINAR COUNTDOWN
1 WEEK TO GO!
Join us as we celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 and #NVWIreland.
Discover the findings from the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey — made possible by YOU!
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Register now: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
1 WEEK TO GO!
Join us as we celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 and #NVWIreland.
Discover the findings from the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey — made possible by YOU!
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Register now: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
WEBINAR COUNTDOWN
1 WEEK TO GO!
Join us as we celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 and #NVWIreland.
Discover the findings from the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey — made possible by YOU!
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Register now: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
1 WEEK TO GO!
Join us as we celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 and #NVWIreland.
Discover the findings from the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey — made possible by YOU!
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 – 20:00
Register now: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
@volunteerireland.bsky.social
WEBINAR COUNTDOWN
2 WEEKS TO GO!
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland.
Learn what YOU helped uncover in the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
2 WEEKS TO GO!
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland.
Learn what YOU helped uncover in the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
May 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
WEBINAR COUNTDOWN
2 WEEKS TO GO!
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland.
Learn what YOU helped uncover in the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
2 WEEKS TO GO!
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland.
Learn what YOU helped uncover in the Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland!
Join our webinar to discover what we’ve learnt from the recent Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
Join our webinar to discover what we’ve learnt from the recent Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
April 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Celebrate #BiodiversityWeek2025 with VWTIreland!
Join our webinar to discover what we’ve learnt from the recent Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
Join our webinar to discover what we’ve learnt from the recent Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey.
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Register: tinyurl.com/4vpw2wdp
For more events: www.biodiversityweek.ie/events-calendar/
Are you on the Isle of Man during Manx Wildlife Week (26 April – 5 May)?
Come along and discover more about the island’s smallest carnivore, the elusive Manx stoat!
This is a FREE event, but booking is essential.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4ky4sbdf
#NationalMammalWeek #manxnature
Come along and discover more about the island’s smallest carnivore, the elusive Manx stoat!
This is a FREE event, but booking is essential.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4ky4sbdf
#NationalMammalWeek #manxnature
April 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Are you on the Isle of Man during Manx Wildlife Week (26 April – 5 May)?
Come along and discover more about the island’s smallest carnivore, the elusive Manx stoat!
This is a FREE event, but booking is essential.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4ky4sbdf
#NationalMammalWeek #manxnature
Come along and discover more about the island’s smallest carnivore, the elusive Manx stoat!
This is a FREE event, but booking is essential.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4ky4sbdf
#NationalMammalWeek #manxnature