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Final Call: 2025 Irish National Hydrology Conference – Athlone, 18 November

Ireland’s National Hydrology Conference, organised by the IHP/ICID Committees.

The 26th Irish National Hydrology Conference will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Organised by the National Committees of the IHP/ICID, the conference provides a platform for sharing developments in hydrology, including research, policy, and practical applications.

The programme features sessions on river hydrology, groundwater trends, nature-based solutions, and complex hydrological processes.

Registration is required in advance. The fee is €200, with a student rate of €60, inclusive of lunch and refreshments. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis.

📍 Venue: Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
📅 Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
📧 Contact: nhc@opw.ie

Registration and Payment

To register to attend the conference or to request further information, please complete the registration form and return (with payment to confirm a booking) to:

Contact: IHP/ICID Secretariat, Office of Public Works, Head Office, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland.

Tel: 046 942 2472

E-mail: nhc@opw.ie

All payments to be made by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)

BIC – DABAIE2D

IBAN – IE91DABA95167890052841

Please send remittance to receipts@opw.ie and reference the National Hydrology Conference.

Final Announcement and Agenda

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