This event will be the first public presentation of the Dromore Catchment Mapping Project. The aims of the project are to develop an interactive database and 3D model that maps the Dromore catchment, highlighting its potential as a biodiversity corridor. To make visible what is currently an overlooked form of natural heritage and aid restoration and community awareness. The river and streams already form a natural refuge and connected system for biodiversity so, with the development of a database and functional map, we will be able to explore connectivity potential between other key habitats.

The 3D model will be on show and the following presentations will take place:

Presentation 1: Mary Kelly-Quinn, author of Ireland's Rivers (University College Dublin Press)
Presentation 2: Overview of Dromore River Catchment Mapping Project
Presentation 3: Placenames of the Dromore River & Catchment by Historian Brian MacDomhnaill

An optional bus tour (limited number of tickets) will take place after the event at the Wetlands Centre. To book a spot on the bus tour, please email monaghanbranch@iwt.ie. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The bus tour will run from 5-7pm.

This project is a collaboration between the Irish Wildlife Trust Monaghan Branch & the Friends of the Dromore. The project is supported by the Heritage Council and Monaghan County Council and funded by the Community Heritage Grant and the National Parks & Wildlife Service (National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023-2030).

Address
Ballybay Wetlands Centre, Co. Monaghan