MARCH 2026
Explore your shores with Galway Atlantaquaria and Galway City Museum, as part of An Tír Faoi Thoinn – The Land Beneath the Waves outreach programme! Together, we will explore the rockpools, observe the wonderful creatures living along our shores, and share local stories.
Join us at Grattan Beach, Salthill on Saturday 7 March, 12:00 – 1:30pm and be prepared to have fun! Bring your wellies or strong boots & dress for the weather.
Book Now!
The event is free of charge, but advance booking is required. Please email Museum@GalwayCity.ie to make a booking and call the Museum on (091) 532460 for further details.
Please do not participate if unwell, the rockpools are a challenging walk, with slippery seaweeds, uneven and loose surfaces.
EVENT PREP
- Wrap up well, be aware there are no toilet facilities on Grattan
- Wear good heavy (old boots or wellies)
- Please bring your own Litter Picking Gloves & Hand Sanitiser
- Am I at the right beach? (Always check the location of the experience)
Thanks for attending, and we hope to have a great day on the shore.
Become a Clean Coasts Observer
Join Galway Atlantaquaria, Clean Coasts, and Explore Your Shore! to help protect and celebrate our coastline.
Three for the Sea
Galway Atlantaquaria, in partnership with Clean Coasts and Explore Your Shore!, invites you to take part in a unique and inspiring biodiversity walk along our beautiful shoreline.
Our Explore Your Shore! Clean Coasts Observer experiences explore:
- Dune systems and coastal flora
- Biofact treasure hunts
- How sand shapes the coastline
- Coastal culture and heritage
- Mindfulness by the sea
- Intertidal biodiversity and marine life
There’s something for everyone, and all ages are welcome.
Health & Safety
Participants must arrive early to listen to the Health & Safety Briefing.
An Adult or Guardian must supervise children. Please be weather-ready, wear Strong Shoes, bring your own Gloves for litter picking.
Hazards in the environment, Tripping Hazards. Rocks may shift underfoot and may be covered in Algae, too. Extra care is needed while walking. See our Risk Assessment
The Aquarium can cancel this event at any time, should weather or other personal events arise. We will advertise changes on our socials, so please like and follow for updates.