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Wild Dublin

Exploring Nature in the City

Eanna Ní Lamhna author Anthony Woods illustrator David Daly illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd

Published:29th Sep '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Wild Dublin cover

Hidden within the hustle and bustle of Dublin city is a secret world of wildlife. From otters and kingfishers in the rivers to porpoises and jellyfish in the bay, and from peregrine falcons swooping above us to pyramidal orchids by the roadside, Wild Dublin explores the surprising natural wonders of our capital.

In her much-loved style, wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna looks to the skies, parks, gardens, wetlands, rivers, canals and coastline to showcase Dublin’s biodiversity in all its glory.

Beautifully illustrated throughout with over two hundred photographs, drawings and maps.

Éanna Ní Lamhna, biologist, environmental and wildlife consultant, has documented all the wildlife in our capital in her new and updated book ‘Wild Dublin

-- Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show

'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

'delightful … reveals the wealth of nature that is to be found in Dublin city … informative and unflagging in its enthusiasm'

-- Inis

'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

'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

This attractive book captures a pivotal moment in the natural history of Dublin. Written in a lively no-nonsense style, it will appeal to readers both young and old

-- Irish Examiner

it is a beautiful book, a gorgeous thing … I heartily recommend it … a cracking read

-- RTE Radio’s Mooney Goes

ISBN: 9781788494748

Dimensions: 244mm x 190mm x 18mm

Weight: 777g

176 pages

3rd Revised edition