To celebrate World Wetlands Day on Monday 2nd February, a guided walk to Knockaunroe Turlough in the Burren National Park at 10.30am will explore this unique wetland habitat and the species that thrive there. This event is free but booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact us at burrennationalpark@npws.gov.ie or phone 065 6827693
Upcoming events in the Burren National Park – lots to discover, even in wintertime! Our events are free but booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact us at burrennationalpark@npws.gov.ie or phone 065 6827693 for more details and to book. Events are weather dependent and may be cancelled if weather warnings are issued.
Recent visitors to Glenveagh National Park will have noticed the ongoing work at our visitor centre. The work is addressing longstanding leaks associated with the vegetated roof, where water is damaging the fabric of the building, whilst also upgrading the roof insulation of the visitor centre. Works have now moved onto phase two above the
Date: Throughout summer Where: various locations Cost: Free With help from our MTU Interns we will be popping up first thing in the morning with amazing samples from our night time studies of these incredible creatures.
Date: Saturday 30 August Time: 8pm Where: Visitor Centre Cost: €15 Adult €10 under 12’s Book Online As the light fades and night time approaches, Glenveagh comes alive with nocturnal species & up to 4 different species of bat. Enjoy a new ‘Nellies style’ BBQ, a short talk then a bat adventure with our staff
Date: Friday 22 August Time: 3.30pm Where: An Foscadh Mór Cost: Free Relax to the calming sounds of classical music looking out over the lake from An Foscadh Mór.
Date: Friday 22 August Time: 11am – 1pm Where: Bridge House Education Centre (Meet at Notice Board in Car Park) Cost: Free A practical sketch & watercolor session by acclaimed Wildlife Artist & Illustrator Robert Vaughan.
Date: Thursday 21 August Time: 10am – 4.30pm Where: Gartan Outdoor Education & Training Centre,Churchill,Co. DonegalF92 T853 Cost: Free Glenveagh has always had ties with the Church Hill & Gartan communities but how can we work together to protect this shared landscape? Come along to find out out as we learn together with Gartan Outdoor
Date: Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 August Time: Daily Where: Castle & Visitor Centre Cost: Free Live Music, Irish Dancing & Craft Demonstrations throughout the week at the Castle & Visitor Centre. Full details on social media & our website.
Date: Monday 4 August Time: 10am – 3pm Where: Bridge House Education Centre (Meet at Notice Board in Car Park) Cost: Free Come along & try your hand at a selection of nature art techniques & build your connection to the diversity of life in our National Park. A gentle introduction with no prior experience