River Biodiversity: A Walk & Talk on Restoration Plans For The Ballymacraven River, Ennistymon

Below the front of the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
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17 August 2025
Overview

Following a major fish kill on the Ballymacraven River in May 2023 significant activity has taken place to help restore, enhance and protect the river for and by the local community of Ennistymon and North Clare. Much of this activity has been undertaken by the volunteer members of the Restore Ballymacraven River Association.

This Heritage Week event which will be delivered jointly by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association and the Local Authority Waters Programme. The event will be suitable for children and families and will review the wonderful biodiversity of the Ballymacraven River and the planned work to continue to restore, protect and enhance the river and its riparian zone. The event will explore the sights and sounds of a river and the ecosystem services this river provides to us all.
This event will be suitable for people of all ages and will follow a river path down the Inagh River and along the Ballymacraven River and up the beautiful mature riparian zone of The Glen. It promises to be a very special event to explore the wonderful biodiversity of the Ballymacraven River.

This is a free event and all welcome. Please bring suitable clothing and footwear.

Address
Below the front of the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare

52.9414333, -9.2974274

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