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Tots to Teens: Life's a beach with Cork seashore tour

It's National Biodiversity Week, and events are taking place all across the country to encourage families to explore our rich variety of wildlife. One of these events will take place on Fountainstown beach in Cork, from 9.30am to 11.30am this Saturday, May 24. Organised by the Environmental Forum, in partnership with Coastwatch and the Irish Wildlife Trust, it will be led by three marine ecologists. Karin Dubsky of Coastwatch will demonstrate water testing and bioindicator monitoring. Grace Carr, of the Irish Wildlife Trust, will talk about the rays and sharks that inhabit Irish waters and how well-managed marine protected areas help them. And Bernie Connolly, from the Environmental Forum, will explain how intertidal areas and rockpools impact species and ecosystems. This event is free and suitable for nature lovers of all ages. Book your spot at See for other events near you. Adventure story Tom Cream: Irish Antarctic Hero (O'Brien Books) €14.99 For readers aged eight and up, Tom Cream: Irish Antarctic Hero is a thrilling story about his adventures on the high seas. This graphic novel follows a poor West Kerry farmer, who runs away from home in 1893 and ends up playing a major role in three pioneering South Pole expeditions. With words by author Michael Smith, illustrations by artist David Butler, and lettering by Louise McSharry, it's a gripping story of hardships, hazards, and incredible bravery in the frozen wilderness. * Tom Cream: Irish Antarctic Hero (O'Brien Books) €14.99 GAA skills Little Puckers is an award-winning children's playgroup for aspiring GAA stars. It holds Gaelic games-themed play sessions for children aged 18 months to five years in locations nationwide. These sessions focus on the fundamental skills needed for Gaelic football and hurling. The aim is for little ones to have fun, while being introduced to our traditional sports. Prices vary, but cost approximately €10 per session. Budding gardener BeoVERDE is a family-run business in southwest Dublin that sells sustainable, high-quality toys, books, and organic children's clothing Get your children involved in gardening this summer with this tool set. It's from BeoVERDE, a family-run business in southwest Dublin that sells sustainable, high-quality toys, books, and organic children's clothing. The tool set is made of robust wood and metal and includes a hand fork, rake, and trowel — in short, everything a budding gardener needs. It's suitable for children aged three and older and costs €8, from The sensitive child Up to 30% of children are considered highly sensitive. This means they experience the world more intensely than others, which makes them more prone to anxiety, meltdowns, and other overwhelming feelings. Chartered counselling psychologist Dr Aoife Durcan has written a book to help parents better understand their sensitive children, respond to their emotions in a supportive way, and help them thrive in a world that can often be stressful and challenging to navigate. Your Highly Sensitive Child – Helping Your Child Flourish in an Overwhelming World , by Dr Aoife Durcan, €18.99 Motherhood podcast Keelin Moncrieff. Picture: Moya Nolan Mother, a podcast brought to us by the team at and hosted by Keelin Moncrieff, explores motherhood and the impact becoming a mother can have on a woman's work, friends, body image, relationships, and sense of self. Since its launch last summer, Keelin Moncrieff has interviewed well-known Irish mammies such as Louise McSharry, Melanie Murphy, and Emma Doran, as well as ones who don't have a public profile, but who do interesting work in areas such as fitness, fashion, sexual education, and fertility. You'll find three seasons of Mother available to download on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Read More Why you should think twice before posting photos and videos of kids on social media