Nature's treasures in the West of Ireland

From decades of salmon scales and data, we uncover hidden histories of growth, genetics and survival.

Caroline is the Artist in Residency at Mulranny Arts during May 2025. She is also an eco-psychology practitioner and eco-therapist.
Eco-Psychology is an eco-centric approach to psychology focusing on the emotional relationship between humans and our wider ecological world. It sees human wellbeing and the restoration of our eco-systems as both intertwined and equally important. During her talk she will explain a little more about the emerging field of eco-psychology and go on to share some of findings and artwork created thus far on residency at Mulranny Arts.
She will develop a portfolio over May for her PhD study at Aberystwyth University, School of Art. www.guidedbynature.org.uk

The biology and relevance of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel in the West of Ireland

DNA is the blueprint of all living organisms. Today, we can sequence the DNA of a living organism in less than 24 hours. To study organisms that lived thousands of years ago, scientists analyze tiny fragments of DNA preserved in bones, teeth, or hair. Although this ancient DNA is highly degraded, new sequencing techniques make it possible to reconstruct key traits and compare them to modern species. These advances also allow us to study relationships between ancient populations — and even analyze life from millions of years ago.