Post-conference Tour

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to extend your stay in Ireland for a post-conference tour on Saturday 6th September, from 9am to 5pm.

You can  choose between the following two itineraries:

1. A local, Cork based tour covering areas within an hour of the city.

The first stop is Fota Wildlife Park where director Declan O Donovan will give an overview of species kept and breeding strategies. The involvement of Fota in native species conservation projects eg, curlew, natterjack toad and crayfish will also be discussed. A plenary lecture on ART in wildlife conservation, with particular reference to the Northern White Rhinocerous project, will be delivered by Professor Cesare Galli in the Fota conference centre facility.

Following lunch at Fota, we will visit the nearby recently restored medieval Barryscourt Castle.

The day finishes with a visit to the internationally famous Jameson Irish whiskey distillery in the nearby town of Midleton before returning to Cork.

2. The second option will particularly suit anyone with an interest in bloodstock.

There will be a visit to the renowned Coolmore racing stables and stallion yard in Fethard , Co. Tipperary. We will also visit the advanced facilities of the Fethard Equine Veterinary hospital nearby.

Lunch will be available in the scenic town of Cashel, ancient seat of the High Kings and home to the most impressive collection of medieval buildings in Ireland.

After an opportunity to discover the sights of Cashel in the afternoon, bus will return to Cork through the scenic route of the Golden Vale, home of the Irish dairy industry.