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Siggins and Clerkin 'punctuate the tale of the most traditional rugby arena with a host of intriguing gems'
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Éanna ní Lamhna

Éanna Ní Lamhna has a degree in Botany and Mircobiology and a H. Dip in Education from UCD. She is a long-standing member of the panel of experts on RTÉ’s wildlife programme ‘Mooney goes Wild’, and one of the most instantly recognisable voices on Irish radio. Originally from Louth, she now lives in Dublin, since 1967, and has been president of An Taisce since July 2004. Éanna is also the author of several other popular wildlife books. Her books Talking Wild (2002) and Wild and Wonderful (2004) and Straight Talking Wild (2006) were published by Townhouse.

Extracts

Wild Dublin
Contents page
Contents page
Extract: amphibians and insects in Dublin's waterways (4 pages)
Extract: amphibians and insects in Dublin's waterways (4 pages)
Extract: Minke Whales and Dolphins

Resources

Wild Dublin
Activity 1: We All Live Here ... Interpreting maps of your local area
Activity 2: Bird's Eye View: what features in your area would a bird be interested in?
Activity 3: What is a bird's favourite colour?
Activity 5: Don't rub me up the 'wrong' way, OK! Making bark rubbings
Activity 6: Identifying trees
Activity 7: Tree poems
How old is a tree?
How big is a tree?
Tree timelines
Tree Champions
This is MY tree!

Books (select cover or title for more information)

	Wild Dublin (pb) This lavish, entertaining and uniquely visual nature book is exciting to read, up to date and comprehensive in its information. A truly stunning book, full of fascinating facts and beautiful photos, showing a city we thought we knew in a new light. Praise for Wild Dublin 'delightful … reveals the wealth of nature that is to be found in Dublin city … informative and unflagging in its enthusiasm' Inis 'a remarkable testimony to what manages to live in the urban jungle … fine photography by Anthony Woods … the detail in the photographs is astonishing' Books Ireland Buy Now

	Wild Dublin (hb) This lavish, entertaining and uniquely visual nature book is exciting to read, up to date and comprehensive in its information. A truly stunning book, full of fascinating facts and beautiful photos, showing a city we thought we knew in a new light. Praise for Wild Dublin Editor's Choice - 'A terrific book ... I had such fun reading this book and it's perfect for sharing with children. Highly recommended.' CBI's Bookfest - Recommended Reading Guide 'As readable and attractive a nature publication as I have seen, thoroughly researched and complied and to be highly recommended.' Village magazine 'Excellent book, generously illustrated by photographer Anthony Woods, a terrific addition to the genre. Apart from its descriptions of creatures and their habitats, there are gems of information.' Irish Independent 'A lavish, splendid, colourful big book with super photos throughout. A fine production, equally accessible to adults and young people from say ten' Books Ireland 'Beautifully produced and illustrated.' Irish Mail on Sunday 'Éanna Ní Lamhna has provided a vivid account of the urban flora and fauna and covers a prodigious range of subjects. Words and pictures fuse seamlessly in this lively celebration of nature in Dublin.' Irish Examiner Buy Now

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