Moth Morning

Moth Morning: 7 am on Saturday 16th August

Moth Morning on the Lady Chapel Road, Maynooth, County Kildare, at Philip Strickland’s home. Philip’s grounds contain an excellent grassland habitat and adjoining interesting woodland. Did you know that Ireland has just 35 butterfly species, but has 1505 moths? These are vital for ecosystems, regulating plant growth, pollinating crops, feeding other animals, and living in many places: under the soil, in water, on grasses, flowers and trees. Learn about the amazing range in the colour, size and shape of our night-flying moths. You will get up close and personal with our rarely encountered nocturnal animals.

The event will be led by Philip Strickland and Jesmond Harding.
Please note that the area is private land. See https://butterflyconservation.ie/wp/events-2/
Where is the Event?

Cormackstown Wood, Cormickstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Eircode: W23 X0K1
The property is accessed via a long driveway.

Directions from Maynooth Main Street

Head southwest (towards St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth) on Maynooth Main St/R148 toward Straffan Rd/R406. Continue straight onto Parson St/R408. Turn right onto Newtown Road/R408. After crossing the bridge over the canal and railway, turn right onto the R408. Continue on this road for 2.8 km. The location is on the right. The grid reference for the entrance is N 91330 35440.