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What to Expect:
Join us for this community event and explore your local shores while snorkelling.
Afterwards, join us for a complimentary visit to the Hag of Beara, close to our snorkelling site (Samhain special)
Learn more about safe snorkelling practises and how to discover marine life in West Cork, followed by some tea, refreshments and a quick visit to the Hag of Beara, learning more about Irish folklore.
We start with a 60-minute guided snorkel tour led by Cornelia Krausz (PADI-certified snorkel tour guide) and Lucy Taylor (marine biologist).
The snorkelling experience will include:
Going through snorkelling skills and safe practices when snorkelling (on land)
Pictures from you and the snorkel tour (free to use)
Marine life and seaweed & kelp exploration and discovery (and books for identification afterwards)
Mindful practices and supportive approach if you are a snorkel beginner
All gear you will need
Tea & snacks afterwards to warm up
Limited spots available. (14 yrs +)
The Kenmare Bay project is lead by Streamscapes and is kindly funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service through its Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme
Arrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to welcome everyone, get changed, and begin learning about some basic snorkel skills before starting the guided snorkel experience
Meet up12.00pm
Welcome circle & getting ready12:00pm - 12.30pm
Snorkel Basics12.45pm
Guided Snorkel tour12.45-13.45
Change, Tea & Coffee13.45-14.45
Drive & Walk to the Hag of Beara 15.00
Please allow yourself plenty of time afterwards so you don’t have to rush.
We are committed to non-invasive and ethical practices when observing marine & wildlife. Strictly No-touch policy. We also submit any relevant sightings, footage and findings, if applicable, to support research and conservation efforts. We will always leave the place the same, or better than we found it and practise kindness towards all living beings.