Lets Talk Water – April 23rd 2026
Join us on Thursday April 23 for the first 2026 event of ‘Let’s Talk Water’ at Galway Atlantaquaria, a series aimed at promoting stories of connection with water from across Ireland!
Book your free ticket before Sunday the 19th here.
Here are the three fantastic speakers of the night, all winners of our 2025 Small Conservation Grant Scheme:
🦈 Bríd O’Connor is the Director of Marine Dimensions, the home of Ireland’s national shark & skate eggcase database, Purse Search Ireland. She is a marine scientist whose research focuses on the ecology and conservation of data-poor and sensitive shark, ray, and skate species in Irish and European waters, and she will tell us how the development of modern and accessible educational resources is supporting her work.
🐣 Peter Butler is a longtime member of Conservation Volunteers Galway. His interest in nature conservation started from 20+ years of hiking the Burren. He will share with us the work he and other group members are carrying out to build and maintain in Lough Atalia floating rafts for Common Terns to safely nest upon, aimed at restoring the colony of these birds to its original size.
🐶 Bogna Griffin is a freshwater and marine biologist and Scientific & Technical Officer at the Marine Institute in Galway, where she leads Ireland’s National Crayfish Plague Surveillance Programme. She will share her very special approach to monitoring crayfish populations by training her Bernese Mountain Dog Doby as a conservation detection dog… And Doby is expected to make an appearance on the night!
The event will also include an information session on the Small Conservation Programme 2026, with participants having the opportunity to receive the 2026 application form and ask questions about the funding themes and criteria. Do you have an idea about a project focused on marine or freshwater involving education and engagement, native species and habitats, or a local community group? Join us in the aquarium from 6.30 pm on Thursday April 23rd 🌊
Inishbofin Summer School 2026
The Inishbofin Summer School 2026 is now open for bookings. Taking place in from the 6th to the 10th of July, in Inishbofin National School, join Noirin, Tommy, Gordon and Sibeal to explore the incredible history and biodiversity of this magical island off the west coast of Ireland.
Quiet At The Aquarium – Next Event coming soon for Summer 2026
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.
