"In Search of Otter Poo: Otter Identification on the Inagh River"

"In Search of Otter Poo: Otter identification on the Inagh River" is family focused event co-hosted by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association, and the Local Authority Waters Programme. This free, fun filled, event is focused on sharing with participants, especially children, the wonderful world of otters and their amazing life, through a guided discovery of their river habitat, and signs of their activity, like otter poo. The event will involve a voyage of discovery along the Inagh River, encouraging participants to become nature detectives.

Led by volunteer members of the Restore Ballymacraven River Association (RBRA) and Ruairí Ó Conchúir of the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), the event will highlight the importance of local biodiversity and the unique characteristics of the otter, a protected species, and a mammal at the very top of the food chain, when it comes to rivers and coastal areas. Mr. Ó Conchúir, who has been surveying otters for 15 years, will outline the role of otter poo in otter identification, and discuss otter habitat, diet, instream and riparian biodiversity, and the importance of good water quality. The volunteer members of the RBRA will outline their ongoing work to improve water quality, in both the Inagh and Ballymacraven rivers. This is a free, family event, suitable for children and adults of all ages. The work of the RBRA is supported by LAWPRO. This Heritage Week event is supported by Clare County Council's Heritage Officer Programme.

Free Event - Everyone is Welcome. Followed by light refreshments (tea / coffee) in the Falls Hotel.