Limerick bat rehabber catches the eye of world-renowned expert

Merlin Tuttle has dedicated his life to studying and conserving bats for more than 60 years

World renowned bat expert Merlin Tuttle with Susan Kerwin of Bat Rehabilitation Ireland.

The founder of Ireland’s first dedicated bat hospital has said she was “blown away” by a visit from a world-renowned bat expert.

Bat Rehabilitation Ireland founder Susan Kerwin in Bruree in Limerick was contacted by Merlin Tuttle’s team ahead of his trip to Ireland in July informing her that he would like to meet after seeing her work online.