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All trails have reopened

All trails including the Upper Diamond route have reopened following essential maintenance works. In the coming weeks further works may be needed. So, please check back here in advance of planning your visit to Connemara National Park. Thanks to all of you who have kindly followed our requests to keep off the trails while this

Diamond Hill Trail Closure Update

The Upper (red) Diamond Hill Trail is closed at the moment until March 12th. Please check back here for up-to-date information about reopening of these routes. Please follow all directional signage and requests from National Park staff, this is to ensure the safety of both visitors and staff. Your co-operation is necessary and appreciated to

Hungry Hiker Café – Re-opening 31st of January

We are delighted to announce that the Hungry Hiker Café will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday 31st). Perfect timing to coincide with our Brigid’s Cross workshops, which will also be held tomorrow (https://www.nationalparks.ie/connemara/brigids-cross-free-workshop-on-january-31st/).

Brigid’s Cross Free Workshop on January 31st

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a Brigid’s Cross? Forgotten how? Why not join us at Connemara National Park on Tuesday 31st to learn how. We will run two workshops 11.30 to 12.30 and 14.30 to 15.30. All are welcome to this free workshop. We hope to see you there! #connemaranationalpark #connnemara

Hungry Hiker Café Temporary Closure

***UPDATE*** The reopening date for the Hungry Hiker Café is yet to be confirmed due to unforeseen circumstances. Place check back here for opening date before planning a visit. Apologies for any inconvenience. *** We would like to advise visitors that due to essential maintenance works the Hungry Hiker Café will be temporarily closed from

Christmas Service at 3.15pm Wednesday December 21st

There is a new date for our Christmas Service of Remembrance and Light A short ecumenical Service will be held in Connemara National Park on Wednesday, 21st of December 2022, at 3.15pm, where those who have been impacted by the pandemic, through loss of a loved one or through ill health will be remembered. Refreshments

Hungry Hiker Café Closed December 20th

Unfortunately the Hungry Hiker Café will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Dec 20th. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. #connemaranationalpark #connemara #connemaraloop

Visitor Centre Closed 17 Dec 2022

We wish to advise visitors that the Visitor Centre at Connemara National Park, including the toilets are closed today. Conditions around the Visitor Centre and on the trails remain very slippery due to the icy conditions. Visitors and recreational users visiting Connemara National Park during this weather warning should be aware of additional risks and

Weather Warning – Low Temperature/Ice warning

Further Update The Orange Weather Warning has been extended until Friday 16th, therefore Connemara National Park will be closed on Friday 16th, 2022. Update Due to the Orange Weather Warning issued by Met Éireann for Co. Galway from 18:00 today (14/12/2022) to 12:00 Thursday (15/12/2022), Connemara National Park and Visitor Centre will be closed on December

Christmas Market

We are hosting a Christmas Market at Connemara National Park on Sunday November 27th from 11am to 4pm. Come and support our local artisans! Why not pick up a handmade craft to give a loved one this Christmas, or try out some of the yummy baked goods and homemade foods. There will be 17 different