Learn About Iveragh

The natural heritage of the Iveragh Peninsula is rich in geological features, extraordinary landscapes, important communities of plants and animals, and many more natural assets.

Want to learn more about Iveragh’s natural heritage?

We have created and gathered a collection of resources, content and research to help you learn more about Iveragh’s biodiversity, habitats and landscape.

These resources range from fun activity sheets for kids, PowerPoint presentations for educators, to academic research carried out on the Iveragh peninsula. They can be used as standalone activities, part of projects such as Green Schools Programme, or for third-level students and academic researchers. 

Children

Want some fun, colouring and activity sheets for children at home, on holidays, or to have available in your business?

Visit the Kids Zone, download and print!

Portmagee birdwatching

Educators

Want some ready-to-use lesson plans, activities and resources to bring the wildlife, habitats and geology of the Iveragh peninsula into your indoor or outdoor classroom?

Visit the Educators page for more information

Other Resources

Red admiral butterfly on ivy flowers

Researchers

View research, reports and datasets created by the LIVE Project on the natural heritage of the Iveragh Peninsula, stored on in our Google Drive Asset Bank

Glacier forming over mountains

Videos

Watch our collection of animations and videos on wildlife, heritage, and destinations, to help you learn more about the Iveragh peninsula

Blanket bog landscape

Articles

Sit back and discover more about the natural heritage of Iveragh in a selection of articles covering a range of topics