Focus On Badgers
15 Minute Talk
Category: Connemara National Park
Establishment of new National Park
Ministers O’Brien & Noonan confirm agreement to purchase Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and establishment of a new National Park Noting it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O Brien, TD, today confirmed the State’s purchase of the World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and demesne, including Netterville, in
Summer 2023 Evening Lectures
Join us on Wednesday, 30th August at 7pm for our last Evening Lecture of the Summer.
Rambling Ravens Children’s Activities
Summer 2023 Evening Lectures
Beekeeping: a hobby
Heritage Week 2023
Saturday 12th August 11am-4pm Wool Experience Demonstration, Spinning and Weaving 12noon “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts 4pm Afternoon Talk – Archaeology of the Park Sunday 13th August 11am Guided Walk (weather permitting) 2pm “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts 1pm-2.30pm Traditional Irish Music 3.30pm Marconi Walk (Please note: this walk will take place at the Derrigimlagh
Summer 2023 Evening Lectures
Join us on Wednesday, 16th August at 7pm for our Evening Lecture, “Mountain Safety and the History of the Galway Mountain Rescue Team” with Peter Strange.
Marconi Plaque unveiled at Park Office
Recent visitors to Connemara National Park may have noticed the new plaque on the wall of the administration building near the Visitor Centre. This building was previously part of the St Joseph’s Industrial School, which was used as the school’s infirmary. The Park Office, as we call it today, played a very significantly role in
Summer Programme of Events
Our full schedule for the summer programme of events for July and August will be released shortly. We will have information sessions on the Connemara Pony on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 12noon. There will be children’s activities with the Raven Ramblers on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am, and our evening lectures will
Phone line outage
Please be advised that the phone line at the Visitor Centre for Connemara National Park is currently out of service. Please contact us on our email address cnp@npws.gov.ie if you require assistance/information We hope to have this issue resolved as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience.