# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castlebar/talk-brown-bears-in-ireland;-fossil-clues-of-forgotten-giants/200029470834159
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Castlebar
- **state**: MO
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 HY31
- **lat**: 53.88386
- **long**: -9.21251
- **full address**: National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 HY31, Ireland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants being held?
  - **A:** Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 HY31, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants?
  - **A:** Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants is organized by National Museum of Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Castlebar, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Talk: Brown Bears in Ireland; Fossil Clues of Forgotten Giants sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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