Wild Waters: The Magic of Ireland’s Rivers and Lakes

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Rivers and lakes are Ireland’s living arteries—shaping landscapes, sustaining wildlife and offering moments of deep calm. In Wild Waters: The Magic of Ireland’s Rivers and Lakes, ecologist Richard Nairn blends nature writing, history and personal field experience to celebrate these freshwater worlds. Beginning with the Avonmore in Co. Wicklow, he traces foodways, craft traditions and modern uses—from reed thatch and willow weaving to drinking water, power and recreation—while reflecting on the pressures facing these habitats today. A thoughtful, lyrical guide to seeing our rivers and lakes with renewed attention and care.

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A journey through Ireland’s rivers and lakes that mixes ecology, cultural history and first-hand observation. Chapters explore how waterways fed and connected communities, the species they shelter, and the environmental challenges they now face, inviting readers to recognise their value and vulnerability.

Richard Nairn is an ecologist and acclaimed Irish nature writer. Drawing on decades of fieldwork, he brings science and storytelling together to illuminate the ecology of rivers, lakes and wetlands, and to encourage practical care for Ireland’s freshwater habitats.

Nature writing / Irish ecology. Language: English. Paperback edition currently supplied (cover and minor details may vary by print run). Full edition and ISBN details are provided on the product listing/packing slip.

Ships in protective, plastic-free book packaging. Standard delivery available across Ireland and internationally. Dispatch times may vary during busy periods. Returns accepted within 14 days if unused and in original condition/packaging.

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