Wild Shores

Following the Irish coast in a clockwise direction, acclaimed ecologist Richard Nairn travels by boat, on foot and sometimes by air to visit the best remaining wild places, including islands, cliffs, beaches and dunes.The result is a unique mix of nature, history, science and a reflection on the author’s personal experiences of exploring Ireland’s coast. By viewing the Irish coastline from the sea, Richard gains a unique perspective on the island. And along the way, he recalls a lifetime spent studying nature.

'A great read – whatever part of the coast you visit.' -- Éanna Ní Lamhna, author of Our Wild World and Wild Dublin
'A brilliant and timely odyssey around our precious, precarious shores.' -- Professor John Brannigan, University College Dublin
'An exhilarating journey right around our coastline.' -- Paddy Woodworth, journalist and author of Our Once and Future Planet
'An intimate, inspiring and lovely read about Ireland's shorelines: its places and spaces.' -- Professor Robert Devoy, lead editor of The Coastal Atlas of Ireland

Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who has spent a lifetime studying nature. He is an advocate of nature conservation and lectures regularly. During his career he has worked as a nature reserve warden and was the first Director of BirdWatch Ireland. He is a scientific advisor to Woodlands of Ireland and the author of numerous books. Ruairi Conaghan is an Irish actor with a wealth of experience. Some of Ruairi’s highlights in television and film include: Downton Abbey, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, Waking the Dead and Silent Witness. He has performed in the West End, Off Broadway, The National Theatre, The Royal Court and most major theatres inside and outside of London. Ruairi’s audiobook narrations include Her Last Goodnight by Michael Scanlon and Wild Shores by Richard Nairn.

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