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Let’s Talk Water

‘Let’s Talk Water’ at Galway Atlantaquaria is a series of FREE monthly events aimed at promoting stories of connection with water from across Ireland! At each event we will have three fantastic speakers sharing all types of stories, from academic research to arts and community projects concerning our ocean, lakes, rivers, canals, and transitional waters. 

These are the wonderful speakers for the next event:

• Dr Karen Taylor is a geographer at the University of Galway who studies lake sediment records to reconstruct past climatic and environmental changes. She will tell us how her work can help establish a long-term record of natural climate variability to inform future climate predictions for Ireland.
• Rory O’Callaghan is the Coordinator for the National Marine Monitoring Project of Seasearch Ireland. He will give us a brief overview of the inshore marine habitats in Galway and the importance of recording marine species to help protect the environment around the coasts of Ireland.
• Sean McGrath is a software engineer by day and a songwriter/musician by night, as well as the founder of the Galway Jam Circle. Sean will perform two of the original songs he has written over the last few years about the ocean and for the ocean, and will speak a little about them.

Join us for a cuppa in the aquarium from 6.30 pm, and stay to listen to three engaging and very different talks all about water from 7 pm.

Quiet At The Aquarium – next date confirmed for the 23rd of April, 2025.

Booking Slots at 6.00 / 6.30 / 7.00

Would you or a family member or friend like to visit the aquarium during a quieter time?

The Aquarium Quiet Nights are designed to accommodate a much smaller number of visitors, with splashes turned off and loud noises tuned down to provide a calmer, quieter space to explore. Softer lights and a quiet space within our Audio Visual Room will also be provided, while staff are on hand to provide information or just let you explore at your own pace in peace if you’d prefer.

Booking is essential and numbers are limited during each time slot.

TIMES – Typically after the Aquarium closes. DATES- Subject to Wednesdays or Thursdays.

*Limited Availability.

Would you like a really unique venue for events, icebreakers or VIPs?

The Aquarium can offer a really interesting space for your event or function.

We have more information and if interested please call or email the Aquarium.