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Lectures
· Irish Weather by Evelyn Cusack, Deputy Head of Forecasting, Met Éireann
· From the Heights of Weather Balloons to the Depths of Earthquakes by Keith Lambkin, Chief Scientist, Valentia Observatory
· History of Valentia Observatory by Mike Crean, Principal Meteorological Officer, Valentia Observatory (This trip will also mark the 150th anniversary of the first Valentia weather observations)
Tours
· Guided tour of the Observatory (Seismology, weather station, geomagnetism, ozone, phenological garden, weather balloon launch)
· Trip to the Valentia Island Tetrapod Trackway (dinosaur footprints)
· Boat trip to Scellig Mhichíl (weather permitting)
Other Events
· A hike to Geokaum Mountain and Fogher Cliffs (fantastic view of Valentia Island, the Skelligs, the Blasket Islands)
· General knowledge quiz (with one weather round!)
· Organised Meal
· The Skelligs Chocolate Factory Accomodation
· Ring of Kerry Hotel, Cahirciveen (23 rooms)
· Ferryview Luxury B&B, Cahirciveen (8 rooms)
· Old Monastery, Cahirciveen (7 rooms)
· Kerry Coast Inn, Cahirciveen
· Southern Sun, Cahirciveen
· San Antoine, Caherciveen
· Final Furlong, Caherciveen
· Strandsend House, Cahirciveen
· O'Sheas, Cahirciveen
· Cul Draíochta, Caherciveen
· Harbour Hill, Cahirciveen
· Iveragh Heights, Caherciveen
· Sea Breeze, Caherciveen
· Sive Hostel, Caherciveen
· The Smugglers inn, Waterville (15 minute drive to Cahirciveen)
· Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville (15 minute drive to Cahirciveen)
· Bay View Hotel, Waterville (15 minute drive to Cahirciveen) · Brookhavan Guesthouse, Waterville (15 minute drive to Cahirciveen)
· Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh (23 minutes to Cahirciveen)
Other information
· We will arrange a bus to and from Killarney for those travelling by train.
· To express your interest in attending the event, email info@irishmetsociety.org |
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