South Dublin Branch - Events

Arctic Warbler - Inishmore, Galway (photo: Dermot Breen)

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Branch talks going online

Upcoming 'indoor' talks will be presented as Webinars using Zoom. Links to access each will be circulated via the branch's mailing list. If you received our May 2020 Newsletter you are on the list, alternatively if you would like to be added to the branch mailing list please email secretary@southdublinbirds.com with your email details.

January 2021

Online Talk

Date & time: 8pm, Tuesday, 5th January.
Title: The Avonmore River Valley: A Black Forest for Ireland.
Speaker: Editor of BirdWatch Ireland's quarterly magazine Wings, Cóilín MacLochlainn.
Event Link: To be sent to your email address (see 'Branch talks going online' above).

February 2021

Online Talk

Date & time: 8pm, Tuesday, 2nd February.
Title: The Joys of Casual Birding.
Speaker: Suzy Buttress who is a lifelong birdwatcher. She has been fortunate to watch birds on every continent. Her podcast 'The Casual Birder', encourages people to appreciate birds wherever they are found and features Suzy taking bird walks, speaking with other enthusiasts and relating stories from birdwatchers around the world and you can find them on Suzy's website.
Extra details: Suzy is a casual birder and loves to sit and watch the birds around her, or take slow walks exploring the landscape, standing silently to listen for calls, and enjoying every bird she see. Join her as she shares images and sounds from some of her favourite casual birding days, and find out why taking it slow is a great way to watch birds.
Event Link: To be sent to your email address (see 'Branch talks going online' above).

General

The South Dublin branch holds indoor meetings each month from September to May and and outdoor events in most months.

Bad Weather Protocol

If a Met Éireann Orange or Red warning is in force at the place where and when a branch outing is due to take place then members should assume the outing is cancelled.

Indoor Events

Our indoor events take place on the first or (very occasionally) second Tuesday of the month.
Unless otherwise stated, they begin at 8pm. Admission to indoor meetings is free, however we would be very grateful for any contribution made towards the cost of the meeting room.
Please note:
Beginning in September 2017 our meetings will be held in the Killiney Function Room of the Graduate Pub. The Graduate is adjacent to Killiney Shopping Centre and a map showing the location may be found HERE.


Outdoor Events

Outdoor events are available to all and with the exception of trips made by coach, are free of charge. Coach outings generally cost about €35.00 per person or €25.00 for children, students or pensioners, but prices are determind by the cost of hiring the coach, which is subject to periodic increases.
When taking part, wear clothing suitable for the time of year and location and although we often take in a visit to shops around lunch time it is wiser not to rely on that completely for food and drinks during the trip.