These words—often heard from the back seat of the car—can bring a surprising amount of joy, especially when you’re close to your destination! For families and traveller’s exploring the West of Ireland, Salthill is a welcome stop. Conveniently located almost halfway along the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s not too far a drive—or cycle—no matter which direction you’re coming from.
Blog by Killiam Memmesheimer, and Bohdan Kachur. Spending a month in Galway has been more than just an internship experience; it’s also been a chance to explore one of Ireland’s most charming cities. From the moment we arrived, Galway made a strong impression on us, and it quickly started to feel like a second home.
Explore Your Shore, June 2025 LET’S EXPLORE YOUR SHORE, JUNE-2025 How did we get on in June? June 2025 Explore Your Shore Brochure How did we do in July? July 2025 Explore Your Shore Brochure Our June Explore Your Shore focused on Bivalves and Coastal Flora, but we could not resist checking some rocks just
Explore Your Shore, May 2025 LET’S EXPLORE YOUR SHORE, MAY-2025 How did we get on in May? May 2025 Explore Your Shore Brochure Our May Explore Your Shore (three experiences) was quite exciting, as we solved a mystery of the seaweed spores (finally, after so many years). We got some great footage of the spores,
RESCUE STORY Part 1 – Columbus is Discovered. Galway Atlantaquaria and the Padden Family would like to officially announce the rescue of ‘Columbus’ the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Caretta caretta. We are in the process of rehabilitating Columbus with the intention of returning it to warm waters. Jonathan Padden was walking along Faulmore Beach in County
Explore Your Shore, March 2025 LET’S EXPLORE YOUR SHORE-2025 How did we get on in March? March 2025 Explore Your Shore Brochure Our March Explore Your Shore (15th March) was quite exciting, we learned about adhesives and also discovered a beautiful community of Sea Hares (Aplysia punctata). The last record of this species on Grattan
Let’s Explore Your Shore, Galway Style If you are interested in championing Biodiversity, then becoming an Explore Your Shore Champion is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and do something great for science! There is no better exercise than walking along the canals, rivers, forests, and beaches searching for biodiversity and marine Bio-indicators. After a
Thinking of visiting Ireland in 2025, have a look at what’s on in Galway? Let’s Visit Galway Galway is Great, Let’s Go Visit Galway is a vibrant city, famous for music, the arts, and festivals. Time after time people will always comment on the welcome and friendliness of the locals. In this series of blogs, we
Thinking of visiting Ireland in 2025? Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium If you plan a 2025 trip to Ireland and wish to discover the marine life and stories of Ireland’s connection to water, allow us to present Galway Atlantaquaria. Galway is known as the Marine Capital of Ireland and is well known for
Showcasing Biodiversity and Dune Restoration in Galway Reflections on this project’s second year of implementation on Grattan Beach, Salthill Sand Fence Installation, 13th April, 2024. On a blustery and cold morning, Galway City Council installed the (Chestnut) Sand Fences on Grattan Beach, Salthill. The task is very difficult, as the fences have to be unspooled,
Wildlife Art Representing Pressures and Providing Education New Aquarium Window Exhibition Wildlife encounters a wide range of pressures in their natural environments. The pressures faced by some of our seabirds are the subject of the WARPPEd project currently on display at Galway Atlantaquaria. WARPPEd is all about showing the amazing variety of life in the
A Marine Litter Breakdown Game In this game, you’ll be tasked with guessing or learning how long everyday items take to decompose in nature. It’s a fun way to raise awareness about waste and its impact on the planet, particularly the oceans. The Game can be played in many ways, in the classroom, or on