Butterfly Conservation Ireland invites Butterfly Conservation Ireland members and the members of the public to a Moth Morning at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare.
This event is generously supported by a grant from The Heritage Council. The Heritage Council are supporting the purchase of a projector, moth traps, and moth identification guides to support the study, distribution mapping and abundance recording of our moth populations.
Moths are a mystery to most of us. Seen as shadowy and destructive by some, they are very important pollinators and vital to the healthy functioning of our ecosystems, so it is important to know more about them. Many species are also extremely beautiful, and only a tiny number of scarce species nibble on our clothes.
This event will be used to introduce moths and to train aspiring moth trappers to trap, identify, record and log records of moths. The outdoor opening of the moth traps will be followed by a slide show indoors.
EVENT DETAILS
When
Saturday, 28th June 2025: Meeting at 7:00 am.
Where
Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51 V293.
How to Get There
The site is reached from Allenwood by taking the R414 west and crossing Shee Bridge 1km from Allenwood on the left. Continue for 4 km. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is on the right. Turn right and enter the car park. The venue has plenty of parking. A grid reference for the car park is N 70571 25876. See Discovery Series 49.
