Wexford County Council’s Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight 2025 is about raising awareness on actions and measures we can all do at a personal and local level and to showcase some of the projects and initiatives underway across our County.
The fortnight serves as a platform to inspire action and drive positive change at local level. Attendance to the Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight events is free, with booking required for some events.
The following events, listed in date order, are scheduled to take place throughout Climate Action & Biodiversity Fortnight.
If you have any questions about an event, please email climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie
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Monday, 12th May |
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Enniscorthy Climate Champions Competition Awards, Astro Active Centre, Enniscorthy This award ceremony recognises the winners of three award categories – community/voluntary, workplaces and schools – who over a two-week period in April strove to reduce their carbon footprint though simple, everyday climate actions. The overall winner will also be announced! (Restricted to participants). Time: 12pm – 2pm Date: Monday, 12th May, 2025 Location: Astro Active Centre, Bellefield, Enniscorthy Y21 W640 |
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Wednesday, 14th May |
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Land Art Making, Redmond Park, Wexford Join Mayumi, a Wexford based artist, to create your own land art with natural materials found in the park. The event is part of “Enchanted Ecology – Redmond Park Land Art Project”. All ages welcome. Time: 11am – 1pm Date: Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 Location: Redmond Park, Wexford Booking: No booking necessary. Enquiries please contact: mayumi_nakabayashi@hotmail.com |
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Wednesday, 14th May |
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Webinar: “Pedal Happy” – Wexford & World Bike Stories Hear from three people who have used bikes to travel, adventure, commute or spend more time with their kids – or all of these! Tune in and you might get inspiration! Time: 8pm Date: Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 Location: Free online webinar For more information: Email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie or visit Bike Week Wexford 2025 |
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Thursday, 15th May |
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Arthurstown Coastal Walk followed by an Underwater Biodiversity Photography Display by Ivan Donoghue Join us on this scenic estuary trail through Dunbrody demesne which boasts stunning views as far as Hook Head and Creaden Head. The trail overlooks Passage East, Crooke and further down the river, Woodstown Strand. The walk will be followed by an underwater biodiversity photography display in the Kings Bay Inn. Light refreshments available afterwards. Time: 11am (Coastal Walk commences) 12.30pm – 1pm (Photography Display) Date: Thursday, 15th May, 2025 Location: Coastal Walk starts & finishes at Arthurstown Village Car Park. Underwater Biodiversity Photography Display in the Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown. Booking: Limited spaces, booking essential. To book your place, click here (then click on "continue without an account") Over 25 people joined the Climate Action and Active Travel Teams of Wexford County Council on a 3km scenic coastal trail from Arthurstown village towards Duncannon through Dunbrody Demense on Thursday 15th May. The trail boasts stunning views & overlooks Passage east and Crooke. Walkers were given an overview of the Duncannon EIP and information on the impact on marine & terrestrial Biodiversity due to Climate Change. Various native and invasive species were pointed out to the walkers along the route. The walk was followed by a vibrant underwater Biodiversity Photography presentation in the Kings Bay Inn by Ivan Donoghue of the Wexford Sub Aqua Club with tasty refreshments served to the thirsty walkers. Some photos from the day. |
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Thursday, 15th May |
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Summer Plant Care Workshop, Enniscorthy Library Join Marie Hirst of Unwinding with Plants for a summer gardening presentation and demonstration! Learn how to look after your plants throughout the summer growing season. We’ll talk about what your plants need to thrive; correct deadheading and pruning techniques; learn which fertilisers and plant nutrients are best for growth, fruit and flowers and roots; and find out the best position in the garden for your plants. Marie is a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Time: 6.30pm – 8pm Date: Thursday, 15th May, 2025 Location: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road, Enniscorthy Y21 AD92 Booking: Booking essential. To book your place, phone 053 9236055 or email enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Thursday, 15th May |
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Foulksmills Family Fun Cycle 5km fun cycle starting and finishing in Foulksmills Park. Refreshments afterwards in the park. Registration essential for this free event as numbers are limited to ensure safety. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday, 15th May, 2025 Location: Meet at Foulksmills Park. Suitability: All fitness levels. Everyone joining must have a roadworthy bicycle, a helmet, hi-viz. Limited spaces. Booking: Free event but pre-registration is essential. To book your place, email cyclingofficer@wexford.ie or visit Bike Week Wexford 2025 |
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Friday, 16th May |
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Bealtaine T-shirt Upcycling Workshop, Enniscorthy Library Join Textile Waste Artist Lynn Haughton for a fun series of workshops where we will explore ways to upcycle t-shirts! In the workshops, participants will learn how to turn t-shirts into yarn and how to then use that yarn using different techniques. T-shirts will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own old t-shirts to use if you like. Adult event only. Time: 11am – 12.30pm Date: Friday, 16th May, 2025 Location: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road, Enniscorthy Y21 AD92 Booking: Booking essential. To book your place, phone 053 9236055 or email enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Friday, 16th May |
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Energy Advice Clinic at Gorey Library! Got questions about making your home more energy efficient? Then visit Gorey Library for a one-on-one chat with a South East Energy Agency (SEEA) energy expert at its upcoming Energy Advice Clinic! This is your chance to get personalised advice on home energy efficiency or upgrades. Whether you’re curious about insulation, heating systems, or reducing your energy bills, we’re here to help. Register today at Gorey Library! Spots are limited, so act fast! Date: Friday, 16th May, 2025 Time: 11am - 1pm Booking: Six 15-minute slots available – pre-registration is required at the library or phone 053 9483820 or visit Gorey Library – upcoming events Location: Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey Y25 WK37 What to bring: 1. A recent energy bill 2. Photos of your home (windows, roof, heating system, etc.) 3. Property details (year built, roof orientation, heating system) |
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Friday, 16th May |
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Free Field Trip to Kilmore Quay seagrass beds Fair Seas, a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs) and environmental networks, in conjunction with Coastwatch invites you to:
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Friday, 16th May |
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Bicycle Story & Craft, Gorey Library Celebrate Bike Week 2025 with a fun bicycle-themed story and craft session! Children will enjoy some fun stories about cycling and make a bike-themed craft to bring home. Parents and guardians are asked to remain with children during this event. Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm Date: Friday, 16th May, 2025 Location: Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey Y25 WK37 Booking: Registration is required. To book your place, phone 053 9483820 or email goreylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie or visit |
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Friday, 16th May |
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Cycle Right Training & Bike Maintenance Workshop, Wexford This free Cycle Right Training Session will aim to provide practical skills and safety training to promote competent and confident cyclists. The Cycle Right Training will be immediately followed by a Bike Maintenance Workshop. Learn how to look after your bike, keep it in tip-top condition and ensure your bike remains safe and reliable for the next time you hit the road! Time: 7pm – 8.30pm Date: Friday, 16th May, 2025 Location: Wexford County Council HQ, Carricklawn, Wexford Y35 WY93 Booking: Free event, booking not required. For more information: Email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Saturday, 17th May |
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South East Greenway Family Cycle, New Ross Join us for a leisurely cycle on the Greenway! There will be two events on the day, both geared towards family enjoyment of the beautiful scenery of the South East Greenway. At 10am, a family 12km cycle will start and this will be followed at 10.15am by a shorter 6km cycle. Limited number of adult bikes available to borrow – please reserve via email: nicola.collins@wexfordcoco.ie Time: 10am – 12pm Date: Saturday, 17th May Location: Rosbercon entrance to the South East Greenway, New Ross Booking: Free event but pre-registration is essential (no walk-ins on the day). To book your place, email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie or visit |
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Saturday, 17th May |
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Biodiversity Farm Walk, The Poole Family Farm, Gorey Join Alan & Cheryl Poole at Rose Bridge Farm for a walk around their intensive dairy farm located just outside Gorey in North County Wexford. This farm is a place where the Poole Family implement their passion for biodiversity, striving to show that food production and biodiversity can co-exist. On the walk you will see a modern dairy farm set up, and also the management techniques and works being implemented on the farm to encourage nature to flourish. You will see the swift project incorporated into a cattle shed, and the special wall built in 2024 to give sand martins a permanent home. In the valley you’ll encounter the River Bann and hear about work being done to protect it. Time: 10.30am – 1 pm Date: Saturday, 17th May, 2025 Location: Rose Bridge Farm, Gorey Booking: Limited spaces, booking required. To book your place, email climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Saturday, 17th May |
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Cargo Bike & E-Bike Street Demo, Wexford Find out all you need to know about e-bikes! WexBUG (Wexford Bike Users Group) and The Bike Shop will demonstrate Cargo bikes and e-bikes on Selskar Street, Wexford (at the Nicky Rackard statue). Time: 11am – 1pm Date: Saturday, 17th May Location: Selskar Street, Wexford Booking: Free event, booking not required. For more information: Email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Saturday, 17th May |
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Bicycle Basics, New Ross Library “Bicycle Basics” with Barrow Bikes offers you the chance to improve your knowledge with an introduction to Road Safety, Bicycle Maintenance and Bicycle Repair including common gear issues, chain fitting and how to deal with punctures. Time: 2.30pm Date: Saturday, 17th May Location: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New Ross Y34 NW56 Booking: Free event, booking not required. For more information: Email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Sunday, 18th May |
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Biodiversity & Geology Family Cycle at Hook Head Join us for a 12km round-trip family cycle at Hook Head! Starting at Hookless Village, the cycle will stop outside Hook Lighthouse for a talk by Jim Hurley on the geology and natural features of the area. Then after some refreshments, we return back to Hookless Village. Time: 11am – 1pm Date: Sunday, 18th May Location: Start & finish at entrance to Hookless Village. Suitability: All children must be at least 10 years of age. Maximum of two children to one supervising adult. Participants must use a roadworthy bicycle. Hi-viz & helmets must be worn. Booking: Free event but pre-registration is essential. To book your place, email cyclingofficer@wexfordcoco.ie or visit Bike Week Wexford 2025 |
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Tuesday, 20th May |
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Wildlife in your Garden with David Daly, New Ross Library To celebrate Biodiversity Week, New Ross Library is delighted to welcome renowned wildlife artist David Daly. David, a member of the ‘Society of Wildlife Artists’ (SWLA), will provide an illustrated talk on ‘Wildlife in your Garden’. He has also participated in ‘The Artists for Nature’ (ANF) projects in Poland, Extremadura Spain, Loire Valley France and Israel. Time: 7pm Date: Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 Location: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New Ross Y34 NW56 Booking: Registration is required. To book your place, phone 051 421877 or email newrosslibrary@wexfordcoco.ie or visit New Ross Library – Upcoming Events |
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Tuesday, 20th May |
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The Importance of Sustainable Lighting Design in Tackling Light Pollution, Gorey Library Join us to learn more about preserving dark skies with Kerem Ali Asforoglu, an expert on light pollution which is a big issue for wildlife. Kerem was involved in the Mayo Dark Skies project in Wild Nephin, now a National park, and has also won awards for the sensitive lighting of Newport Church. Time: 7pm – 8pm Date: Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 Location: Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey Y25 WK37 Booking: Registration required. To book your place, phone 053 9483820 or email goreylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie or visit Gorey Library – Upcoming Events |
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Thursday, 22nd May |
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LAWPRO School Event, Davidstown, Enniscorthy LAWPRO will hold an event with Wexford County Council Biodiversity Office and Davidstown National School exploring how our rivers and streams are vital habitats for wildlife and essential to a healthy environment. Children will get the opportunity to take part in kick sampling which will look at the invertebrates living in the river and how they can be indicators of water quality. (Restricted to Davidstown National School). Date: Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 |
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Thursday, 22nd May |
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Bat Talk, Enniscorthy Library Wexford Bat Group - The initiative came from Wexford farmer, Alan Poole who engaged with known acquaintances and local expertise to form the core team. Graeme Blyth and Kyle Kenny joined in support roles. The main mission of the group is to educate the Wexford community on the importance of our native bat species, to kill myths and generally to promote their protection. Through the activities we undertake to generate enthusiasm and understanding of the vital role the bats play in our natural world. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 Location: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road, Enniscorthy Y21 AD92 Booking: Booking essential. To book your place, phone 053 9236055 or email enniscorthylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie |
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Friday, 23rd May – Saturday, 24th May |
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Office of Public Works (OPW) Bio Blitz, JFK Arboretum, New Ross Calling all young budding naturalists, botanists and ecologists! The OPW invites families, nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages to its Bio Blitz at JFK Arboretum where they can join experts in their fields (literally!) for walks and workshops over a 24 hour period. No experience necessary, just bring your senses of curiosity and inner geographer! Suitable footwear and clothing advised. Time: Commencing at 3pm on 23rd May & finishing at 3pm on 24th May. Dates: Friday, 23rd May, 2025 – Saturday, 24th May, 2025 Booking: Limited spaces, booking required. For booking details, email jfkarboretum@opw.ie Location: JFK Arboretum, Ballysop, New Ross Y34KA48 |
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Saturday, 24th May |
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Connections Festival with Tomhaggard Clean Coasts, Kilmore Quay There’s something for everyone at the Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Festival which celebrates the Joy of Living by the Sea. Feel free to participate in the wide range of events taking place from exploring rock pools to trying your hand at snorkelling (restrictions apply) or visit any of the numerous stalls and exhibits including a traditional Lobsterpot Weavers Exhibit. Time: 9.30am – 5pm Date: Saturday, 24th May, 2025 Location: Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford Further details available on Facebook. |
Additional Events:
For details of other climate-related events outside Climate Action Week, please click here
Wexford County Council Climate Action Week 2025 coincides with:
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National BikeWeek 2025 which takes place 10th – 18th May, 2025.
For further information on Wexford Bike Week events, please click here
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Invasive Species Week 2025 which takes place 12th – 18th May, 2025.
For details of local and national events, please click here
- National Biodiversity Week 2025 takes place 16th – 25th May, 2025.
For details of local and national events, please click here
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