Night at the Aquarium
'Night at the Aquarium'
Come join this night for a haunted hunt through the aquarium when the fish get frightening; Beware, It is not for the faint of heart!
Galway Atlantaquaria is hosting a family friendly Halloween themed event for kids aged 6 to 10. Activities include a fun ‘Haunted treasure hunt’ through the aquarium, a special ‘slimy’ slime workshop and arts ‘n crafts!
This event is the first of its kind in the aquarium, so we expect lots of interest in this event and booking is essential!
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Date: 1st of November
Please arrive by 6.40 for a 7.00 start; Latecomers may be left stranded!
Recommended age 6-10 year olds
Adult supervision required we require one adult per three children (adult goes free).
Booking information: You can call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
(First come first served basis limited to 60 children)
Come join this night for a haunted hunt through the aquarium when the fish get frightening; Beware, It is not for the faint of heart!
Galway Atlantaquaria is hosting a family friendly Halloween themed event for kids aged 6 to 10. Activities include a fun ‘Haunted treasure hunt’ through the aquarium, a special ‘slimy’ slime workshop and arts ‘n crafts!
This event is the first of its kind in the aquarium, so we expect lots of interest in this event and booking is essential!
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Date: 1st of November
Please arrive by 6.40 for a 7.00 start; Latecomers may be left stranded!
Recommended age 6-10 year olds
Adult supervision required we require one adult per three children (adult goes free).
Booking information: You can call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
(First come first served basis limited to 60 children)
Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted to support the annual Clean Coasts BIG BEACH clean, 2017.
Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean weekend will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of September 2017.
Galway Atlantaquaria and Clean Coasts needs your support and help to clean Grattan beach on the 16th of September from 12 until 1pm. We usually meet by the lifeguard station!
We expect the weather to be changeable so wrap up well, and wear strong shoes or boots!
Thanks for your support!
We will have bags and gloves etc.
Please email: info@nationalaquarium.ie for more info.
Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean weekend will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of September 2017.
Galway Atlantaquaria and Clean Coasts needs your support and help to clean Grattan beach on the 16th of September from 12 until 1pm. We usually meet by the lifeguard station!
We expect the weather to be changeable so wrap up well, and wear strong shoes or boots!
Thanks for your support!
We will have bags and gloves etc.
Please email: info@nationalaquarium.ie for more info.
The Explorers Education Programme™ Applications 2017/18
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Beach Safari for Heritage week, 19th August 11am until 12pm
Discover Your Culture, Heritage Week 2017.
Galway civic trust and Galway Atlantaquaria are deligthed to invite the public to Grattan beach on the 19th of August, from 11am until 12pm for a culture themed beach safari. Discover the amazing marine life on the shore of Galway bay with support from the amazing Aquarists of Galway Atlantaquaria.
This years Heritage week theme is nature and people, so our focus is on discovery of life on the shore.
This event is ideal for all ages and we will include some beach events, so there will be something for everyone
Galway civic trust and Galway Atlantaquaria are deligthed to invite the public to Grattan beach on the 19th of August, from 11am until 12pm for a culture themed beach safari. Discover the amazing marine life on the shore of Galway bay with support from the amazing Aquarists of Galway Atlantaquaria.
This years Heritage week theme is nature and people, so our focus is on discovery of life on the shore.
This event is ideal for all ages and we will include some beach events, so there will be something for everyone
#OurOcean
#OurOcean
Galway Atlantaquaria, the first aquarium to support the #OurOcean project
On the 13th of February, 2017 Galway Atlantaquaria were contacted by the #OurOcean initiative, which asks aquariums around the Globe to participate in creating an exhibition that would highlight a number of Marine litter issues. We were very happy to join in this Global action initiative and the #OurOcean will be officially launched by EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella on Thursday 27th July.
The context was to fill a tank with plastic and gauge the visitor’s reaction to the exhibit. As we were the first to join we felt we had to make a special effort and we hope visitors to the aquarium will enjoy our exhibit that features, signage, facts, videos and the physical #OurOcean exhibit. It is our hope that this collective world exhibit will start a conversation about Ocean pollution and more importantly encourage people to DEMAND compostable packaging and materials.
Duncan Stewart of Eco EYE, said “This exhibition is sending out a very important message. ‘Eco eye’ would like to bring your message out to a wide audience. Keep up the good work.”
“I am thrilled and inspired be the exhibit #OurOcean at Galway Atlantaquaria!
It’s clear that plastic is causing devastating damage to marine series and ecosystems.
We need to stop buying products wrapped in plastic or single-use disposable containers! Citizens need to come together collectively ‘name and shame’ the producers of products and drinks that continue to use plastic, when down2earth materials produce compostable options. We need to focus on protecting our children’s future.
I was very impressed with ‘down2earth’ compostable containers that replace plastic – a truly great Irish innovation. This exhibition is sending out a very important message!”
Facts about Ocean litter
Approximately 1.4 billion pounds of trash per year enters the ocean
Plastic is the most common element that is found in the ocean. It is harmful for the environment as it does not get break down easily and is often considered as food by marine animals.
Plastic debris can absorb toxic chemicals from ocean pollution, therefore poisoning whatever eats it. In fact, plastic pollution is one of the most serious threats to the ocean. Plastic does not degrade; instead, it breaks down into progressively smaller pieces, but never disappears. They then attract more debris. It poses a significant health threat to the various sea creatures, and to the entire marine ecosystem. Overall, plastic is the number one source of pollution in the ocean.
We would like to thank Clean Coasts and down2earthmaterials for supporting this project.
For more information about this project, please see our website www.nationalaquarium.ie
For more information about down2earth materials please see; http://www.down2earthmaterials.ie/
For more information about Clean Coasts please see; http://cleancoasts.org/
If you have any comments about the exhibit, please contact garry@nationalaquarium.ie directly.
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Galway Atlantaquaria, the first aquarium to support the #OurOcean project
On the 13th of February, 2017 Galway Atlantaquaria were contacted by the #OurOcean initiative, which asks aquariums around the Globe to participate in creating an exhibition that would highlight a number of Marine litter issues. We were very happy to join in this Global action initiative and the #OurOcean will be officially launched by EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella on Thursday 27th July.
The context was to fill a tank with plastic and gauge the visitor’s reaction to the exhibit. As we were the first to join we felt we had to make a special effort and we hope visitors to the aquarium will enjoy our exhibit that features, signage, facts, videos and the physical #OurOcean exhibit. It is our hope that this collective world exhibit will start a conversation about Ocean pollution and more importantly encourage people to DEMAND compostable packaging and materials.
Duncan Stewart of Eco EYE, said “This exhibition is sending out a very important message. ‘Eco eye’ would like to bring your message out to a wide audience. Keep up the good work.”
“I am thrilled and inspired be the exhibit #OurOcean at Galway Atlantaquaria!
It’s clear that plastic is causing devastating damage to marine series and ecosystems.
We need to stop buying products wrapped in plastic or single-use disposable containers! Citizens need to come together collectively ‘name and shame’ the producers of products and drinks that continue to use plastic, when down2earth materials produce compostable options. We need to focus on protecting our children’s future.
I was very impressed with ‘down2earth’ compostable containers that replace plastic – a truly great Irish innovation. This exhibition is sending out a very important message!”
Facts about Ocean litter
Approximately 1.4 billion pounds of trash per year enters the ocean
Plastic is the most common element that is found in the ocean. It is harmful for the environment as it does not get break down easily and is often considered as food by marine animals.
Plastic debris can absorb toxic chemicals from ocean pollution, therefore poisoning whatever eats it. In fact, plastic pollution is one of the most serious threats to the ocean. Plastic does not degrade; instead, it breaks down into progressively smaller pieces, but never disappears. They then attract more debris. It poses a significant health threat to the various sea creatures, and to the entire marine ecosystem. Overall, plastic is the number one source of pollution in the ocean.
We would like to thank Clean Coasts and down2earthmaterials for supporting this project.
For more information about this project, please see our website www.nationalaquarium.ie
For more information about down2earth materials please see; http://www.down2earthmaterials.ie/
For more information about Clean Coasts please see; http://cleancoasts.org/
If you have any comments about the exhibit, please contact garry@nationalaquarium.ie directly.
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Behind the scenes of #OurOcean
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Please enjoy this 'behind the scenes' evaluation, it's all about the process and ideas behind our exhibit!
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#OurOcean factsheet
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Irish Aquarium wins three BIAZA Awards
Galway Atlantaquaria wins Silver and Bronze for Renewable Ocean Energy Project, Education, Exhibit and Digital marketing at the National Zoo and Aquarium Awards
Galway Atlantaquaria has been recognised for their work in education, exhibits and digital marketing at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) annual awards ceremony.
The winners of this year’s prestigious competition were announced at a special gala dinner event hosted by The Deep in Hull. Amongst the winners Galway Atlantaquaria was recognised for their contributions to Education based on their Renewable Ocean Energy Project with other awards being presented for the Renewable Ocean Energy Exhibit and PR, Marketing.
The BIAZA Silver Education Award winning entry Renewable Ocean Energy Project was funded through Science Foundation Ireland, Discover funding and supported by a range of stakeholders including the Marine Institute, Smart bay Galway, STEPS, NUIG, MaREI and GMIT. The exhibit is an interactive display that educates visitors on how wave energy is created, as well as showing the positive benefits of investment in ocean energy. The exhibit, which has recently been upgraded by engineering students Christoph Schellenberg and Kevin Fitzmaurice from GMIT based on visitor feedback from evaluations carried out by graduate Anna Power from NUIG, is fast becoming a popular exhibit among visitors.
Garry Kendellen, marketing at Galway Atlantaquaria, said, “The team at Galway Atlantaquaria work very hard to deliver a truly engaging, educational and interactive experience for all our visitors to the aquarium. We are delighted to be recognised amongst our community of peers, and these awards will encourage us to continue towards a path of excellence in education, ocean literacy and visitor experience.”
Dr Kirsten Pullen, CEO of BIAZA, said, “Our annual awards ceremony recognises excellence in the work being carried out by our zoos and aquariums as well as our associate members. Our community is committed to conservation, education, research, and having the highest levels of animal welfare and this is highlighted by the incredibly high standard of award submissions this year. I am delighted that Galway Atlantaquaria has achieved Silver and two Bronze awards for the Renewable Ocean Energy Project Education and Exhibit plus PR, Marketing.”
Galway Atlantaquaria has been recognised for their work in education, exhibits and digital marketing at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) annual awards ceremony.
The winners of this year’s prestigious competition were announced at a special gala dinner event hosted by The Deep in Hull. Amongst the winners Galway Atlantaquaria was recognised for their contributions to Education based on their Renewable Ocean Energy Project with other awards being presented for the Renewable Ocean Energy Exhibit and PR, Marketing.
The BIAZA Silver Education Award winning entry Renewable Ocean Energy Project was funded through Science Foundation Ireland, Discover funding and supported by a range of stakeholders including the Marine Institute, Smart bay Galway, STEPS, NUIG, MaREI and GMIT. The exhibit is an interactive display that educates visitors on how wave energy is created, as well as showing the positive benefits of investment in ocean energy. The exhibit, which has recently been upgraded by engineering students Christoph Schellenberg and Kevin Fitzmaurice from GMIT based on visitor feedback from evaluations carried out by graduate Anna Power from NUIG, is fast becoming a popular exhibit among visitors.
Garry Kendellen, marketing at Galway Atlantaquaria, said, “The team at Galway Atlantaquaria work very hard to deliver a truly engaging, educational and interactive experience for all our visitors to the aquarium. We are delighted to be recognised amongst our community of peers, and these awards will encourage us to continue towards a path of excellence in education, ocean literacy and visitor experience.”
Dr Kirsten Pullen, CEO of BIAZA, said, “Our annual awards ceremony recognises excellence in the work being carried out by our zoos and aquariums as well as our associate members. Our community is committed to conservation, education, research, and having the highest levels of animal welfare and this is highlighted by the incredibly high standard of award submissions this year. I am delighted that Galway Atlantaquaria has achieved Silver and two Bronze awards for the Renewable Ocean Energy Project Education and Exhibit plus PR, Marketing.”
Connect with the Sea
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02/05/2017
Discover and connect with the Sea
Galway Atlantaquaria is joining with ILIKEBEACHES, Clean Coasts, IWDG (Irish Whale & Dolphin Group) for a series of workshops on the shore at Grattan beach. This initiative hopes to encourage people to discover the wealth of benefits that can be obtained from ‘connecting’ with the environment i.e. the sea.
Activities include a Beach safari (understanding the wealth of life on the shore), #2minutebeachclaean, Seaweed and sand workshop, talk and interactive workshop on Whales, games and more.
On the 13th and 27th of May the activities will take place on Grattan beach, Salthill from 12pm until 1.30pm.
Our beaches provide us a wealth of social, physical, educational and wellbeing activities, so these activities have been designed to enhance these attributes. We hope that you can join us for these events, please contact Galway Atlantaquaria for more information.
Email info@nationalaquarium.ie or call 091 585 100.
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02/05/2017
Discover and connect with the Sea
Galway Atlantaquaria is joining with ILIKEBEACHES, Clean Coasts, IWDG (Irish Whale & Dolphin Group) for a series of workshops on the shore at Grattan beach. This initiative hopes to encourage people to discover the wealth of benefits that can be obtained from ‘connecting’ with the environment i.e. the sea.
Activities include a Beach safari (understanding the wealth of life on the shore), #2minutebeachclaean, Seaweed and sand workshop, talk and interactive workshop on Whales, games and more.
On the 13th and 27th of May the activities will take place on Grattan beach, Salthill from 12pm until 1.30pm.
Our beaches provide us a wealth of social, physical, educational and wellbeing activities, so these activities have been designed to enhance these attributes. We hope that you can join us for these events, please contact Galway Atlantaquaria for more information.
Email info@nationalaquarium.ie or call 091 585 100.
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Cleggan book, post release!
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26/04/2017
Cleggan book launch our history, our sense of place
Galway Atlantaquaria launched its first publication ‘our history our sense of place’ at the Cleggan secondary school Scoil Naisiunta Na Naomh Uile this week. The book was inspired by an Explorers Education™ marine project, and funding from Local Agenda 21 was secured to transform the marine project into a full colour publication.
The launch was attended by the local community, as well as representatives from the city and county council.
Sean Kyne Minister of state for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources spoke directly to the young people, and acknowledged the great work they had put into the book. Mr Des Lally of the Clifden arts festival loved the book and told the schoolchildren that “they were all artists and should be proud of their achievement”.
This was a very joyful and fun occasion as music and food was provided for all the attendees.
Garry Kendellen of Galway Atlantaquaria recorded some of the feedback from the people of Cleggan. They were delighted with the publication and they believe that this book will encourage more people to visit Cleggan for the true Wild Atlantic Way experience of discovery and adventure.
Caitriona Cunningham of Clean Coasts, also acknowledged the key message in the publication, which was “It was great to see the young people writing about their community and promoting the importance of the marine environment for health and leisure, as well as the book including the Clean Coasts initiative #2minutebeachclean”.
Now that the book is launched it will seek to promote local tourism and interest in the Wild Atlantic Way, as a means of finding some of the ‘gems’ along its route. As the publication is designed and developed through local knowledge it shows off some of the local, historic, cultural, traditional and marine heritage of just one of the many villages along the Wild Atlantic Way route.
The Cleggan Book will be free to download from the website www.nationalaquarium.ie
For more information about the launch and book we will be posting more updates on our social media.
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26/04/2017
Cleggan book launch our history, our sense of place
Galway Atlantaquaria launched its first publication ‘our history our sense of place’ at the Cleggan secondary school Scoil Naisiunta Na Naomh Uile this week. The book was inspired by an Explorers Education™ marine project, and funding from Local Agenda 21 was secured to transform the marine project into a full colour publication.
The launch was attended by the local community, as well as representatives from the city and county council.
Sean Kyne Minister of state for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources spoke directly to the young people, and acknowledged the great work they had put into the book. Mr Des Lally of the Clifden arts festival loved the book and told the schoolchildren that “they were all artists and should be proud of their achievement”.
This was a very joyful and fun occasion as music and food was provided for all the attendees.
Garry Kendellen of Galway Atlantaquaria recorded some of the feedback from the people of Cleggan. They were delighted with the publication and they believe that this book will encourage more people to visit Cleggan for the true Wild Atlantic Way experience of discovery and adventure.
Caitriona Cunningham of Clean Coasts, also acknowledged the key message in the publication, which was “It was great to see the young people writing about their community and promoting the importance of the marine environment for health and leisure, as well as the book including the Clean Coasts initiative #2minutebeachclean”.
Now that the book is launched it will seek to promote local tourism and interest in the Wild Atlantic Way, as a means of finding some of the ‘gems’ along its route. As the publication is designed and developed through local knowledge it shows off some of the local, historic, cultural, traditional and marine heritage of just one of the many villages along the Wild Atlantic Way route.
The Cleggan Book will be free to download from the website www.nationalaquarium.ie
For more information about the launch and book we will be posting more updates on our social media.
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Download the Cleggan book here!
Galway Atlantaquaria are delighted to launch our book, please feel free to share this wonderful piece of work from the schoolchildren of Cleggan.
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Launch of the Cleggan Book!
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Cleggan ‘Our history, our sense of place’ Book launch The Explorers Education ProgrammeTM developed a marine project with the schoolchildren of Scoil Náisiúnta na Naomh Uile, Cleggan. This project was so successful Galway Atlantaquaria approached Galway county council for Local Agenda 21 funding. This funding was secured to transform the marine project into a free publication to promote the Wild Atlantic Way for tourists and visitors to Cleggan. The book is based directly on the information gathered from the young people, who took on the project with great passion and impetus. The book will be launched on Tuesday 25th of April at 2pm at the school in Cleggan. Garry Kendellen from Galway Atlantaquaria said “When I saw the work the young people had invested into this project I felt it was a story that needed further reach. I was happy to deliver the final publication full of photographs, and illustrations as this project can be replicated across every village along the Wild Atlantic Way.” Galway Atlantaquaria designed the book to reflect the amazing marine life, cultural and historical sites around Cleggan Village. The publication will enable visitors to Cleggan to stay a little while longer, and hopefully increase spending while they visit key locations on the illustrated map. Included in the publication is some information on the local seaweed farm and research from Ocean Harvest, information on marine life and Clean Coasts information, should someone like to set up a Clean Coasts group. Galway Atlantaquaria would like to thank the schoolchildren of Cleggan for their amazing effort and input on the project. This ‘local knowledge resource’ idea is the first of its kind and could be replicated along the many villages along the Wild Atlantic Way. For more information on the book, background and images please contact Galway Atlantaquaria 091 585 100 or email: info@nationalaquarium.ie |
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We are Hiring!
Galway Atlantaquaria
Facilitator required for Science 4 Summer
Summer Camp Programme
Galway Atlantaquaria is inviting applications for the position of Facilitator / Teacher for the Science 4 Summer, Summer Camp Programme. The programme aims to provide students between the ages of 7- 12 with science based summer camps during the months of July and August.
Suitable candidates should have:
Please ensure you are in a position to meet the minimum requirements for the role during the months of July and August 2017 as outlined below, prior to applying:
If you are interested, please email a cover letter and CV to Matt@nationalaquarium.ie . Please note a selection process may take place.
Closing date for application the 12th May 2017, 5.00pm
Facilitator required for Science 4 Summer
Summer Camp Programme
Galway Atlantaquaria is inviting applications for the position of Facilitator / Teacher for the Science 4 Summer, Summer Camp Programme. The programme aims to provide students between the ages of 7- 12 with science based summer camps during the months of July and August.
Suitable candidates should have:
- Have completed or be in the process of a third level qualification in a STEM subject and/or education.
- A proven interest in and knowledge of the Marine Environment.
- Prior Experience in the field of Education/Public Engagement.
Please ensure you are in a position to meet the minimum requirements for the role during the months of July and August 2017 as outlined below, prior to applying:
- Assisting in classroom and fieldwork activities
- Supervision of students
- Development and delivery of science classes, activities and experiments
- Prep and clean up of materials and equipment
- Classroom management
If you are interested, please email a cover letter and CV to Matt@nationalaquarium.ie . Please note a selection process may take place.
Closing date for application the 12th May 2017, 5.00pm
Open all through Easter!
Hello everyone, just a reminder we are open all through Easter, including Good Friday & Bank holiday Monday!
Seabirds of Salthill 'Walk & Talk' April 9th
The second series of Seabirds of Salthill, Walk and Talks April 9th at 1.30 pm
Birdwatch Ireland Galway and Galway Atlantaquaria will be hosting a second Seabird walk and information workshop alongside Salthill promenade, Salthill, Galway. The Event is free to the public, and will take place on the 9th of April from 1.30pm.
The introduction to Birdwatching workshop at Galway Atlantaquaria will be facilitated by Mr. Tom Cuffe of Birdwatch Ireland Galway. After this informative talk the group will then be taken on a guided tour of the Seabirds that can be found along Salthill promenade.
This project is funded by Local Agenda 21 funding from Galway city council and part of a series of Seabirds walks on the promenade.
For more information about this event, and to reserve a place please call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
If you would like to join a Birdwatching group please click here.
Celebrate Your Shore, Clean Coasts
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Be an Ocean Hero Award!To receive your Ocean hero award just present your self to each station along the Celebrate Your Shore trail! You will receive a stamp at each station make sure you get all three.
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About Celebrate Your Shore, with Clean Coasts
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Celebrate Your Shore a Cleancoast Roadshow is Association with Galway Green Leaf 2017, Galway Atlantaquaria Cleancoast Group and the Near Health Project, NUIG.
Join us on a family trail of Salthill Promenade on the 25th March from 10am -1 pm. This free family event is suitable of children and adults of all ages, who want to CELEBRATE their local shore. The trail will include three activity stations where families can get their Celebrate your Shore Passport stamped for participating. Station 1 will be held on Grattan Shore, and will centre on keeping the shore CLEAN. At station 2, families can CONNECT with the shore, and the animals and plants that live there, while at station 3, people will be asked to CREATE a memory of the seashore trial. The event, which is one of the many Cleancoast Road show’s held nationally, is delighted to be part of the Galway Green Leaf 2017 Programme, which aims to actively develop citizens' environmental awareness and involvement, see http://www.galwaycity.ie/green-leaf-information for more information. If you have any enquiries about this event please contact 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie Supported by: http://cleancoasts.org/ http://www.nuigalway.ie/near-health/ http://www.galwaycity.ie/ |
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Engineers week activity, 2017
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Engineers Week, Art Activity afternoon We are delighted to offer visitors to the Aquarium a free workshop on design and engineering concepts. The workshop will take place in the Explorers classroom, Galway Atlantaquaria from 3pm on Saturday, 11th March . The workshop will last for 30 minutes and we can take 10 young people per session (we are flexible, so we will take 15). The goal of the activity is to develop and design a Submarine that can collect litter from the sea, it also must answer 4 questions: 1. How will it pick up litter? 2. Where will it store the litter? 3. How is it powered? 4. What is the name of the Sub? There is an added bonus of costs involved, which should make for some interesting decisions. If you are interested in attending please contact info@nationalaquarium.ie or call 091 585 100. This activity celebrates Engineers week, 2017 A design will be selected for a special YouTube clip, which will be produced once the design has been approved.
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Seabirds of Galway Walk, 11th March at 1pm
Birdwatch Ireland & Galway Atlantaquaria are organising a free Birdwatch event next Saturday the 11th of March at 1pm.
The day will start with a workshop on Seabirds from Mr. Tom Cuffe of Birdwatch Ireland, which will be followed by a walk along the promenade, Salthill. With this walk participants will get a free Seabird spotting map.
This event is supported by local agenda 21 funding from Galway City Council. If you need more information please call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
The day will start with a workshop on Seabirds from Mr. Tom Cuffe of Birdwatch Ireland, which will be followed by a walk along the promenade, Salthill. With this walk participants will get a free Seabird spotting map.
This event is supported by local agenda 21 funding from Galway City Council. If you need more information please call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
Announcement
14/02/2017
Valentine, our White Skate has passed away
Galway Atlantaquaria is very saddened to announce that Valentine the White Skate has passed away. She recently became ill and despite the very best efforts of our veterinary team and staff, Valentine died late on the 12 of February, 2017.
We await a full report for our veterinary team and we will update you in due course.
Valentine will be sorely missed by the public and staff.
Valentine, our White Skate has passed away
Galway Atlantaquaria is very saddened to announce that Valentine the White Skate has passed away. She recently became ill and despite the very best efforts of our veterinary team and staff, Valentine died late on the 12 of February, 2017.
We await a full report for our veterinary team and we will update you in due course.
Valentine will be sorely missed by the public and staff.
The Amazing Slipper Lobster
VIDEO OF THE SLIPPER LOBSTER
See the Amazing Slipper video on our YOUTUBE channel Lobster here:
See the Amazing Slipper video on our YOUTUBE channel Lobster here:
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SEAL Rescue Ireland, training at Galway Atlantaquaria
Upcoming Training Seal Rescue Ireland
Seal Rescue Ireland will be holding Seal stranding training at Galway Atlantaquaria on the 12th FEB from 11am until 3pm.
Please contact Seal Rescue Ireland directly by clicking here.
Please contact Seal Rescue Ireland directly by clicking here.
Press Release
Upcoming events for 2017
Galway are delighted to present a small flavour of upcoming events , we hope you will be able to join us in 2017! please join us on Facebook to know more. Event dates will be announced soon.
Please note some of these events are weather dependant or otherwise.
Please note some of these events are weather dependant or otherwise.
MyKidsTime Christmas winner
Congrats to J.H. from Mullingar who won the recent MyKidsTime Christmas competition.
Explore, Share, Inform & Develop
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The Explorers Marine Education Programme aims to integrate marine themes into subjects already taught in national schools in Ireland. It is primarily funded by the Marine Institute Ireland and involves the collaboration of a number of different educators. We are attending the 2016 Galway Science & Technology Festival as part of National Science Week runs from Mon14th-Sun 27th November with a fantastic Exhibition at NUIG! We are bringing along the Explorers Boat and our new Renewable Ocean Energy Pop up tent. We are hoping to do some research about Renewable Ocean Energy in Ireland and we hope you will participate. For more info see Science week in Galway.
Winter Opening Times
Hello everyone , from 13th of November Galway Atlantaquaria are open Wednesday to Friday 10am until 5pm & Saturday and Sunday 10am until 6pm. We will close every Monday and Tuesday until January.
Sunday Funday at Galway Atlantaquaria
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Sunday Funday at Galway Atlantaquaria, Science Rising
Galway Atlantaquaria Irelands largest native species aquarium welcomes you to our family friendly Sunday Funday event, Science Rising. Every year Galway Atlantaquaria celebrates the start of Science week with a day of science, fun and surprises for everyone. This year Sunday Funday starts on the 13th of November from 12pm until 5pm, normal admission applies on the day, but admission is free for members. Sunday Funday at Galway Atlantaquaria is full of fun activities like amazing puppet shows, mad science shows, discovery primary science workshops, educational Galway Critters animal show, scuba divers, face painting, art ‘n’ crafts and other fun events. All shows run throughout the day, so come out and see what the Village Salthill has to offer. Not Sure what Sunday Funday is about ? Have a look at our YouTube presentation here. We will have a number of exhibits and info on our special Facebook events page, check out our Facebook. Galway Atlantaquaria is located along the promenade, Salthill, Galway. |
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Seal Release by Seal Rescue Ireland
Join Seal Rescue Ireland on Saturday 22nd October at 2:00pm on Salthill Beach, Co. Galway to help us send them off! The more the merrier so please invite your friends, and share this news.
Who: Lilo and Tinkerbell
Where: Salthill Beach, Co. Galway
When: 22nd October 2016
Time: 2:00 pm SHARP (be sure to arrive early so you don't miss it!)
We will also be offering a stranding network training session after the release so please contact us if you are interested in becoming a rescue volunteer!
Who: Lilo and Tinkerbell
Where: Salthill Beach, Co. Galway
When: 22nd October 2016
Time: 2:00 pm SHARP (be sure to arrive early so you don't miss it!)
We will also be offering a stranding network training session after the release so please contact us if you are interested in becoming a rescue volunteer!
Marine cross curricular Explorers Education Programme™
Applications to book your class on the marine cross curricular Explorers Education Programme™
2016-2017 is now open to teachers and their classes in schools located north of Ennis to the border with Co. Galway through Galway Atlantaquaria. For schools in Co. Clare, which are in or south of Ennis, please contact Carmel Madigan of Loophead Hedge School to apply to take part in the Explorers Education Programme™ via the website below:
http://www.carmeltmadigan.com/explorers-education-progr.html
Please note the closing date for schools applying through the Loophead Hedge School is the 30th September.
Teachers may apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules including:
2016-2017 is now open to teachers and their classes in schools located north of Ennis to the border with Co. Galway through Galway Atlantaquaria. For schools in Co. Clare, which are in or south of Ennis, please contact Carmel Madigan of Loophead Hedge School to apply to take part in the Explorers Education Programme™ via the website below:
http://www.carmeltmadigan.com/explorers-education-progr.html
Please note the closing date for schools applying through the Loophead Hedge School is the 30th September.
Teachers may apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules including:
- Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
- Explorers Marine Project
- Explorers Seashore Safari
- Explorers Marine Workshop at Galway Atlantaquaria
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The Explorers Education Programme™ now taking bookings for 2016-17
The Explorers Education Programme™ offers a range of engaging interactive marine themed modules to teachers and their students where they get to learn about the importance of ocean. The Explorers modules on offer include: saltwater aquarium in the classroom; completing and presenting a marine project in class; attending a seashore safari; or taking part in marine workshops.
The Explorers Education Programme™ is funded by the Marine Institute with the aim to increase an awareness and interest in Ireland’s marine resource, oceans and seashores. www.explorers.ie
Applications to take part in the Explorers Programme™ 2016-2017 are now open to teachers and their classes ranging from 4th - 6th.
If you are interested in booking, please download the form below:
The Explorers Education Programme™ is funded by the Marine Institute with the aim to increase an awareness and interest in Ireland’s marine resource, oceans and seashores. www.explorers.ie
Applications to take part in the Explorers Programme™ 2016-2017 are now open to teachers and their classes ranging from 4th - 6th.
If you are interested in booking, please download the form below:
Sharks & Skates secondary schools workshops
Have you thought about Maths Week yet? Galway Atlantaquaria have some ideas like the Maths trail, shark talk and rays workshop.
Workshops begin 10th of October till the Halloween Mid-term (early booking is required as these workshops fill up quickly).
For more info please call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie.
Workshops begin 10th of October till the Halloween Mid-term (early booking is required as these workshops fill up quickly).
For more info please call 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie.
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Autumn Aquarium opening times
BIG BEACH CLEAN, Sat 17th Sept
Galway Atlantaquaria are delighted to facilitate the annual BIG BEACH CLEAN organised by Clean Coasts , please join us on Grattan Beach, we usually meet by the Lifeguard station. We have gloves , pickers and bags so just wear some strong shoes and be aware of the weather.
If you need any more info please call or email us here.
If you need any more info please call or email us here.
We have been nominated!!
Hello everyone, wish us luck we have been nominated for Galway Friendly business awards. here is the statement:
I am writing to advise that your business has been officially nominated by the public as one of Galway's Friendliest Business 2016.
As a group of young leaders and entrepreneurs JCI has over 250,000 members worldwide with active branches across Ireland. Galway's Friendliest Business is part of an awards programme operated internationally and as a business, you play a pivotal role in our local community. With our partners AIB Allied Irish Bank Galway, the aim of Galway's Friendliest Business is to celebrate the value your business brings to our local communities every day.
So how were you nominated, 100% by the public in a local nomination call out, businesses are assessed by local judges and mystery shoppers, supervised by an external adjudicator and awards are presented in the following categories:
- Community Impact
-Customer Care
- Digital Experience
-Disability Access
-Eco-Friendliness
-Shop Layout & Design
- Overall Winner
I am writing to advise that your business has been officially nominated by the public as one of Galway's Friendliest Business 2016.
As a group of young leaders and entrepreneurs JCI has over 250,000 members worldwide with active branches across Ireland. Galway's Friendliest Business is part of an awards programme operated internationally and as a business, you play a pivotal role in our local community. With our partners AIB Allied Irish Bank Galway, the aim of Galway's Friendliest Business is to celebrate the value your business brings to our local communities every day.
So how were you nominated, 100% by the public in a local nomination call out, businesses are assessed by local judges and mystery shoppers, supervised by an external adjudicator and awards are presented in the following categories:
- Community Impact
-Customer Care
- Digital Experience
-Disability Access
-Eco-Friendliness
-Shop Layout & Design
- Overall Winner
Great NEWS!!!
Galway Atlantaquaria have some exciting news!! We have secured funding through Local Agenda 21 to develop the Seabirds of Galway initiative AND the Cleggan Aural & Oral Marine project! We will be showing the results of this funding over the next few months , so keep an eye on the page for more updates.
REAL Pokémon Beach Safari, 20th August 12pm!
About
Galway Atlantaquaria Grattan REAL Pokémon Beach Safari
Time for a family fun day Pokémon Beach Safari
Galway Atlantaquaria will be hosting a free REAL Pokémon Beach Safari on Grattan beach, Salthill, Galway (beside the Lifeguard station).The event is on the 20th of August at 12pm. Inspired by the phenomenon of Pokémon Go; Galway Atlantaquaria seeks to educate the public about the diversity of Sea life on the Seashore, where to find it and how to conserve it.
Galway Atlantaquaria is very happy to team up with Clean Coasts, who will run the 2 min beach clean right after the Safari. So we can hunt the terrible plastics and rubbish that can harm the environment.
Galway Atlantaquaria team members will share their knowledge of the Seashore and enable people to understand the importance of the Sea as a home for the wonderful, diverse sea life found on the shore. We also explain about the habitat and struggle to survive, before we return all animals to the Sea. Please note with the changeable weather in Galway, it is a good idea to wear wellies and some warm clothing.
Garry Kendellen of Galway Atlantaquaria said “I find the Beach Safari is a great vehicle for educating members of the public about the diversity of Sea life on the shore. As we are a signature point for the Wild Atlantic Way it is a great opportunity for us to highlight this feature also”
This event is open to all, and while we do have some equipment you are more than welcome to bring a small bucket and net!
For more information contact info@nationalaquarium.ie or 091 585100 or visit www.nationalaquarium.ie If you would like to know more about the work of Clean Coasts please visit the website www.cleancoast.org
Galway Atlantaquaria Grattan REAL Pokémon Beach Safari
Time for a family fun day Pokémon Beach Safari
Galway Atlantaquaria will be hosting a free REAL Pokémon Beach Safari on Grattan beach, Salthill, Galway (beside the Lifeguard station).The event is on the 20th of August at 12pm. Inspired by the phenomenon of Pokémon Go; Galway Atlantaquaria seeks to educate the public about the diversity of Sea life on the Seashore, where to find it and how to conserve it.
Galway Atlantaquaria is very happy to team up with Clean Coasts, who will run the 2 min beach clean right after the Safari. So we can hunt the terrible plastics and rubbish that can harm the environment.
Galway Atlantaquaria team members will share their knowledge of the Seashore and enable people to understand the importance of the Sea as a home for the wonderful, diverse sea life found on the shore. We also explain about the habitat and struggle to survive, before we return all animals to the Sea. Please note with the changeable weather in Galway, it is a good idea to wear wellies and some warm clothing.
Garry Kendellen of Galway Atlantaquaria said “I find the Beach Safari is a great vehicle for educating members of the public about the diversity of Sea life on the shore. As we are a signature point for the Wild Atlantic Way it is a great opportunity for us to highlight this feature also”
This event is open to all, and while we do have some equipment you are more than welcome to bring a small bucket and net!
For more information contact info@nationalaquarium.ie or 091 585100 or visit www.nationalaquarium.ie If you would like to know more about the work of Clean Coasts please visit the website www.cleancoast.org
River Runner: The River Lee and the Wild Atlantic Salmon
About
Galway Atlantaquaria have some exciting news, we will have more info over the next few weeks , check out the teaser trailer below....
Galway Atlantaquaria have some exciting news, we will have more info over the next few weeks , check out the teaser trailer below....
Booking a ticket for the River Runner through eventbrite
To book a ticket to see the River Runner documentary please use the eventbrite page (click here to book a seat)
Galway Greyhound Stadium is just a five minute walk into Eyre Square. If you are looking for a night that is different, this is just perfect for you. The atmosphere, the food, the flutter, the craic and of course the top class racing – they all combine to make you want to come back again and again. A night at the dogs in Galway is a great way to spend an unforgettable time with friends or family. Music & Dancing after racing. Feel The Speed… Enjoy The Fun!
Race nights Friday and Saturday
For further information:
Galway Greyhound Stadium, College Road, Galway
Website: www.galwaygreyhoundstadium.ie
Tel: 1890 269 969
Email: sales@igb.ie
Race nights Friday and Saturday
For further information:
Galway Greyhound Stadium, College Road, Galway
Website: www.galwaygreyhoundstadium.ie
Tel: 1890 269 969
Email: sales@igb.ie
NEWS and EVENTS
Finding Skates in the Bay with eDNA: developing non-invasive genetic tools to find the critically endangered white skate
By Edward Farrell, Ken O'Sullivan, Laura Gargan, Sarah Varian, and Noirin Burke
About This Project The White Skate, Rostroraja alba, is distributed in the eastern Atlantic from Ireland to southern Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea. This once common species was targeted by commercial fisheries through much of the 18th and early 19th centuries and and it is now categorised as Critically Endangered on the northeast Atlantic IUCN Red List. Tralee Bay in southwest Ireland is a known breeding ground for this species and non-invasive methods are needed to detect and monitor the species.
By Edward Farrell, Ken O'Sullivan, Laura Gargan, Sarah Varian, and Noirin Burke
About This Project The White Skate, Rostroraja alba, is distributed in the eastern Atlantic from Ireland to southern Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea. This once common species was targeted by commercial fisheries through much of the 18th and early 19th centuries and and it is now categorised as Critically Endangered on the northeast Atlantic IUCN Red List. Tralee Bay in southwest Ireland is a known breeding ground for this species and non-invasive methods are needed to detect and monitor the species.
Please fund this project!
Please share and support this worthy cause!
Love your Zoo, at Galway Atlantaquaria Free Art Classes for kids!
Come and Love your Zoo & Aquarium next Saturday 28th May! As an extra offer on admission, we will be doing some wonderful art drawings as part of the visit to the Aquarium. From 1.30 until 4pm you can join us for some art lessons how to draw a fish, crabs etc.
These workshops will be facilitated by a qualified artist and will be lots of fun! As the classes start from 1.30 feel free to drop in and out.
NOTICE
There will be another art workshop on the 4th June
Art Materials will be provided on the day
kids must be accompanied by Parents and Guardians at all times.
These workshops will be facilitated by a qualified artist and will be lots of fun! As the classes start from 1.30 feel free to drop in and out.
NOTICE
There will be another art workshop on the 4th June
Art Materials will be provided on the day
kids must be accompanied by Parents and Guardians at all times.
Science 4 Summer, Discover the Wonders of Science!
Galway Atlantaquaria Summer Camps
Discover the wonders of science at this year’s Science 4 Summer running in July & August. The camps run from 10am to 3pm and are for ages 8 – 12. Now in its 11th year of running, students will take part in a range of classes and activities helping children explore sea life, the shore and its surrounding habitats. They will also learn about engineering at the aquarium, design, will carry out lots of hands on experiments, take part in animal studies, games, and do arts and crafts. These 5-day camps commence on the: 4th, 11th, 18th of July and 8th, 15th, 22nd of August.
If you have a younger child, aged 5 – 7 years, there will be a Science 4 Summer Junior Camp running from 10am to 1pm daily on: 26th-28th July & 2nd-4th August. These 3-day camps will introduce kids to the wonders of science by learning about water, living things and making simple models, rockets and will carry out a seashore safari!
All classes and experiments will be held in the Explorers Laboratory, in the aquarium and on the seashore. Students will design and make a range of models which they can bring home.
Certificates and science goody bags will also be awarded to students who participate.
To book a place please call (091) 585100 or email: info@nationalaquarium.ie
Discover the wonders of science at this year’s Science 4 Summer running in July & August. The camps run from 10am to 3pm and are for ages 8 – 12. Now in its 11th year of running, students will take part in a range of classes and activities helping children explore sea life, the shore and its surrounding habitats. They will also learn about engineering at the aquarium, design, will carry out lots of hands on experiments, take part in animal studies, games, and do arts and crafts. These 5-day camps commence on the: 4th, 11th, 18th of July and 8th, 15th, 22nd of August.
If you have a younger child, aged 5 – 7 years, there will be a Science 4 Summer Junior Camp running from 10am to 1pm daily on: 26th-28th July & 2nd-4th August. These 3-day camps will introduce kids to the wonders of science by learning about water, living things and making simple models, rockets and will carry out a seashore safari!
All classes and experiments will be held in the Explorers Laboratory, in the aquarium and on the seashore. Students will design and make a range of models which they can bring home.
Certificates and science goody bags will also be awarded to students who participate.
To book a place please call (091) 585100 or email: info@nationalaquarium.ie
Massive Beach Clean, this Saturday!
Sea the Seabirds exhibition take flight!
The SeaBirds of Galway Exhibition, 16th April 2016
Hello everyone, we have been developing this exhibition for the last few weeks and we are so happy to finally launch it.
Galway Atlantaquaria, BirdWatch Ireland, Galway City Council and the wonderful Artist Helen Caird all worked together to develop this initiative . We have already organised some Bird walks and hope to develop a map showing where to find the birds along Galway Bay.
The launch is free for members .
The launch will also include a SeaBird walk and Talk , so the morning offers some great opportunities for everyone.
for more info please email; info@nationalaquarium.ie
Galway Atlantaquaria, BirdWatch Ireland, Galway City Council and the wonderful Artist Helen Caird all worked together to develop this initiative . We have already organised some Bird walks and hope to develop a map showing where to find the birds along Galway Bay.
The launch is free for members .
The launch will also include a SeaBird walk and Talk , so the morning offers some great opportunities for everyone.
for more info please email; info@nationalaquarium.ie
Love your Zoo week long event!
About Love your Zoo....
This is a brand new event aimed for young people and explorers! The week long 'Love your Zoo' event is designed to renew the interest in animal life in Galway! We have designed a special animal trail for kids and hope to link this with reading. The event will culminate in a day of storytelling and Art. We hope to develop this theme more so expect some great updates.
Birdwalk 'n' Talk, Free event!
About the event
'Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted to offer a Guided Sea bird Walk in Salthill on Saturday the 26th of March in association with Galway City Council and the Galway Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.
This event will include an short introduction to the Sea birds of Galway City and a guided walk from Salthill to Cladagh, led by an expert Ornithologist. The event is FREE and open to all members of the public. To book your place just email your name to info@nationalaquarium.ie
The event will start at 10.30 am ,participants should meet at the reception area of Galway Atlantaquaria.'
'Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted to offer a Guided Sea bird Walk in Salthill on Saturday the 26th of March in association with Galway City Council and the Galway Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.
This event will include an short introduction to the Sea birds of Galway City and a guided walk from Salthill to Cladagh, led by an expert Ornithologist. The event is FREE and open to all members of the public. To book your place just email your name to info@nationalaquarium.ie
The event will start at 10.30 am ,participants should meet at the reception area of Galway Atlantaquaria.'
Easter Science Camps at Galway Atlantaquaria
Information on Easter Science Camps
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Galway Atlantaquaria are delighted to run the very popular Easter Science Camps for kids. Included in the camps are; a tour of the aquarium, science experiments, games , fun & as always an opportunity to meet new friends!
There are two camps (younger and older) and here are the details; Schools out Science Easter Camp for 8-12 years for the 1st week 22nd - 24th March from 10-3 each day Easter Science Camp for 5-7 years 30th-31st March from 10-1 each day. Booking is essential as these camps fill up fast; call reception on 091 585 100 or email info@nationalaquarium.ie Have a very happy & Educational Easter |
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Birdwalk to be rescheduled, sorry for any inconvenience.
'Galway Atlantaquaria is rescheduling this Birdwalk , sorry for any inconvenience"
Renewable Ocean Energy Display Launch!! 04/03/2016
Information about the launch Friday and Engineering fun on Saturday!
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Galway Atlantaquaria has been very busy this week and we are very proud to launch our Renewable Ocean Energy Exhibit this Friday, 4th March at 2.30pm. There will be a very special guest at the launch, as well as some guests from SFI , Smartbay , NUIG and others.
To celebrate Engineers Week 2016, Galway Atlantaquaria will be running some K'NEX challenge workshops. These workshops will start from 11 am until 3 pm on Saturday 5th March. the Workshops will be on a rolling basis, 11 until 11.30 , 11.30 until 12.00 and so on. We will have a number of activities , some art, printing and modelling. The K'NEX art and modelling workshop will take place in the Explorers Classroom on the first floor. Ask at reception for more details. Adults must accompany children at all times and the activity would be suitable for 4 to 12 year olds . |
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Engineering Week Events 2016
As part of this years Engineering Week we are offering workshops for both primary and secondary school students.
Exploring Engineering Workshop at Galway Atlantaquaria
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Wave Energy Device Workshop: Exploring Ireland’s Renewable Energy - Free School Workshops for Secondary Schools in the West of IrelandGalway Atlantaquaria is delighted to announce, that in association with Science Foundation Ireland and Engineers Week http://www.engineersweek.ie , we will offer FREE renewable ocean energy workshops to secondary school students in the West of Ireland.
The Workshops will involve two schools visits and will focus on Ireland's Renewable Ocean Energy, how it is currently being developed and what this will mean for the 'Blue Economy ' . Students will also participate in making a small scale wave energy device , which they will test in their classroom. Workshops can be carried out from the 20th of February and school visits will be approximately two hours and can be carried out with a maximum of 30 students. Teachers can apply to participate in a workshop by contacting dylan@nationalaquarium.ie This programme is funded through the SFI Programme Call 2015, and supported by Engineering Week 2016 and Smartbay, Galway.
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2015 A review of the top moments!
Hello , we have compiled a list of some of the top moments of 2015.
We hope you enjoy our picks see them here;
CLICK HERE
We hope you enjoy our picks see them here;
CLICK HERE
Goose Barnacles found after Storm Desmond
Goose Barnacles 5th Dec 2015, Exciting news
Last Saturday the Aquarium was alerted to the washed up Barnacles in Salthill. Aquarium staff went out and collected the barnacles and moved them to quarantine. We are looking to display these wonderful and scary bivalves and we will let you know when you can see them. We would like to extend a big Thank you to the person who alerted us, well done.
Last Saturday the Aquarium was alerted to the washed up Barnacles in Salthill. Aquarium staff went out and collected the barnacles and moved them to quarantine. We are looking to display these wonderful and scary bivalves and we will let you know when you can see them. We would like to extend a big Thank you to the person who alerted us, well done.
Gmail servers are back! 01-12-2015
Typically with new websites there is always going to be an issue with gmails. We are very happy to say you can email us again at the info@nationalaquarium.ie address. Thanks for your patience during this transition period.
Typically with new websites there is always going to be an issue with gmails. We are very happy to say you can email us again at the info@nationalaquarium.ie address. Thanks for your patience during this transition period.
Gmail service is currently down
Hello it seems our info and gmail services have been affected with the new website. We hope to have this matter resolved as soon as possible. You can still call us on 091 585 100, thanks for your support.
25/11/2015 Website Birthday
After some time we are proud to launch our new website. We hope you enjoy your experience on our website and come visit us. Thanks to everyone for your continued support of Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland's largest Aquarium.
After some time we are proud to launch our new website. We hope you enjoy your experience on our website and come visit us. Thanks to everyone for your continued support of Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland's largest Aquarium.
