Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants
Schedule
Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 HY31 | Castlebar, MO
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Join former Keeper of Natural History at the National Museum of Ireland, Nigel Monaghan, for a fascinating talk on the Brown Bear’s ancient presence in Ireland.This talk takes place from 15:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
Discover fossil evidence, cave finds, and surprising links to Irish folklore. Explore how these majestic animals shaped our natural history up to 3,000 years ago.
This talk is in conjunction with The Murmur of Bees exhibition and our brown bear display.
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National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 HY31, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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