

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Inaugural meeting of Laois Bat Group
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Laois is set to establish its first-ever Bat Group, marking an exciting step forward for local wildlife conservation and community engagement. 

The inaugural meeting will take place on Wednesday, 12th February at 6.30pm in Portlaoise Library, and all members of the public with an interest in bats, biodiversity, or nature conservation are warmly invited to attend.

The new Laois Bat Group will bring together community members, nature enthusiasts, and conservation partners to support the protection and understanding of the county’s bat species. Ireland is home to nine species of bats - all protected under national and European law - and Laois provides important habitats ranging from woodland and hedgerows to rivers and historic buildings.

The group aims to:
- Promote awareness of bats and their role in healthy ecosystems
- Support citizen science projects such as bat walks and acoustic monitoring
- Encourage habitat conservation and responsible stewardship
- Provide training, talks, and volunteer opportunities for all ages
- Work collaboratively with local communities, landowners, and national bat conservation networks

The first meeting will introduce the purpose of the group, outline opportunities for involvement, and include an introductory talk on the bats of Laois and how communities can help protect them. 

No prior knowledge or experience is required - only an interest in nature and a willingness to get involved.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laois/inaugural-meeting-of-laois-bat-group/200029596798144
- **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029596798144?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=laois-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Laois
- **state**: LS
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Portlaoise Library
- **lat**: 53.03336851477
- **long**: -7.2977934811902
- **full address**: Portlaoise Library, Unit 4/5, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 TW10, Ireland, Laois

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Laois County Council (https://allevents.in/org/laois-county-council/5363634)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Portlaoise Library, Unit 4/5, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 TW10, Ireland, Laois
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Laois County Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, workshops, volunteering
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Inaugural meeting of Laois Bat Group ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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