Fieldtrips
Fieldtrip 1: Harper's Island Wetlands
Fieldtrip 2: Cork Harbour Cruise
Fieldtrip 2: Cork Harbour Cruise
Fieldtrip 1: Harper's Island Wetlands
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Leaders: Prof. Robert Devoy & Dr Jim Wilson.
The Harper's Island Wetlands field afternoon will look at different aspects of the ecological and community importance of these wetlands under the impacts of climate change, including issues of the use of Nature-based techniques in their management. The afternoon will begin with a brief overview and introduction to the historic buildings, 18-19thC reclamation of the site and of how the linked embanking work in this area of the Harbour might fit with future management options under rising sea levels. The tour will also include a coring demonstration of the wetland’s sediments, with linked discussion of the postglacial palaeoenvironment and sea-level changes recorded by the site’s stratigraphy & radiocarbon dating. Tour of site will include: bird watching facilities; lime kiln & other historic buildings; coring demonstration of sedimentary sequences & practice; discussion of the site and the future management options. |
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Fieldtrip Date: Friday 8 May
Meeting Point: At the Car Park to the Wetlands Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary, it’s just off & signposted from the old main road (L3004) from Cork - Carrigtwohill – Middleton, 8 minutes walk from Glounthaune train station.
Meeting Time: 2.00pm (Please arrive promptly as tour will begin at 2.15pm)
End Time: c. 4.30pm
Cost: FREE, but guests will need to pay for own transport
Meeting Point: At the Car Park to the Wetlands Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary, it’s just off & signposted from the old main road (L3004) from Cork - Carrigtwohill – Middleton, 8 minutes walk from Glounthaune train station.
Meeting Time: 2.00pm (Please arrive promptly as tour will begin at 2.15pm)
End Time: c. 4.30pm
Cost: FREE, but guests will need to pay for own transport
Fieldtrip 2: Cork Harbour Cruise
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For our second fieldtrip we are delighted to invite you to join us on a boat trip with Cork Harbour Cruises.
Cork Harbour, at the mouth of the River Lee, is the second-largest natural harbour in the world. As a passing point for many thousands of Irish emigrants during the Great Famine and the last location where the RMS Titanic dropped her anchor before sinking four days later, Cork Harbour has borne witness to some momentous historical events. This cruise is the ideal way for Human and Physical geographers to learn all about the area’s connected environments, while soaking in some of the spectacular scenery that has generated the city's rebellious spirit. This two and a half hour cruise will be a perfect blend of fascinating geography, breath-taking scenery and historical landmarks, and promises to end your CIG 2026 experience in style. Fieldtrip Date: Friday 8 May
Departure & Drop-off location: Custom House Quay, Cork City Departure time: 2 pm (Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure) Return: 4.30 pm Refreshments: The bar will be open for guests to purchase their own drinks. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks on board. Cost: €20.00 per person Places are limited to 70 guests |
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