The annual Halloween Fireworks display is due to take place in the Res on Thursday October 31st. If it’s anything like last year, it promises to be another spectacular event!
The display normally lasts about 30 mins so if you have pets, please keep them in doors during this time.
(note: the Fireworks event is organised by a group of residents and not associated with the Ballinclea Heights Residents Association)
The South Dublin Branch of BirdWatch Ireland are running several summer events which may be of interest to local residents. Details as follows, or for more information, see the Birdwatch Ireland website.
All talks take place at 20.00hours in The Killiney Room of the Graduate Bar, Rochestown Avenue. All 9 am and 10.30am outings are approximately of 2 hours duration.
Contact person is Eleanor Keane (087 6446029, elekeane@gmail.com).
Tuesday May 1st, 2018
A talk and photo presentation on Lough Derg’s White- tailed Sea Eagles by Bob Foyle.
Sunday 6th May, 2018
Visit to Avoca Village and Meeting of the waters and see Red Kites and other river
species. Meet in the Church carpark at 09.00 hours.
Sunday May 13th, 2018
National Dawn Chorus day on Killiney Hill. Meet 04.00 hours in carpark. Dress warmly.
June 2018.
Sunday June 10th, 2018
Sandmartins at Shanganagh cliffs. Meet at Shankhill at 10:30.
July 2018
Tern-watching: from Coliemore Harbour Viewing area. With assistance from volunteer members of South Dublin Branch of BirdWatch Ireland.
From;18.30hours to 20.00 each Tuesday in July. Dates are 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st.
Tuesday August 21st, 2018
Tern Roost: See thousands of Common and Arctic Terns gather on Sandymount strand close to
Merrion Gates. Meet at Merrion gates at 7.30. Parking;available on Strand road a short walk away.
All talks take place at 20.00hours in The Killiney Room of the Graduate Bar, Rochestown Avenue. All 10.30 start outings are approximately of 2 hours duration. Contact person is Eleanor Keane 087 6446029 elekeane@gmail.com. website www.southbublinbirds.com
Events: from Mid August to November
Thursday August 31st
Do not miss this spectacular event. Tern Roost: at Sandymount Strand. Meet at Merrion gates at 19.00 hours: Park on Strand Road, boots/ wellingtons advised.
Tuesday September 5th
Bee Keeping: The Global Picture: Speaker Philip McCabe
Sunday September 10th
Outing to Kilcoole: Catch early arrival migrants. Meet for 10.30 at Kilcoole station carpark.
Tuesday October 3rd
All about: The Great Spotted Woodpecker. By Declan Murphy
Sunday October 8th
Visit to Rodgerstown Estuary for Birds of Prey and Waders. Meet for 10.30 at Turvey Carpark.
Tuesday November 7th
Highlights of Branch Trip to the Canary Islands in February 2017. Presented by Niall Hatch.
Sunday November 12th
Coach Trip to Wexford. Places limited, booking essential. Meet at Ferry Terminal in DunLaoghaire Coach departs at 08.30 sharp.