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Cumann na Forbaitha na Duchoraidh – Doochary Development

Date: Saturday 24 May Time: All Day Event Where: Various Locations Tidy Towns Heritage Display & Launch of new Biodiversity Display. Enjoy the Riverwalk in Doochary, with its new photographic display on the theme of the salmon fishery. At the Children’s Free Library and Doochary National School there will be a display of native mammals

Church Hill Family Fun Day

Date: Saturday 24 May Time: 2pm – 6pm Where: Church Hill Village Cost: Free Open Event Organiser: Church Hill Community Development Group Special Biodiversity hands on fun, planting & learning in Church Hill Community Park. Organised by Church Hill Community Development Group. Planting from 2-3pm. No Booking Required

The Park is Bigger Than You Think: Family Fun Day and Children’s Book Launch

Date: Saturday 24 May Time: 12 noon – Book launch 5pm Where: Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey Cost: Free Event Bus optional Organiser: Supported By Donegal County Council Did you know that Glenveagh National Park takes in part of Errigal Mountain? Enjoy a visit to Glenveagh then catch the Local Link Bus to Dunlewey for an

History, Nature & Chill

Date/Time: Saturday 24 May (11am to 1pm)Saturday 24 May (2pm to 4pm) Where: Visitor Centre Cost: Bookings required via Eventbrite (link) €12pp Join Heritage in Schools specialist and YouTuber John D Ruddy as he explores all the ups and downs of Irish History in his classic tongue-in-cheek fashion. See how the story of Glenveagh National

A Walk on the Wild side

Date: Saturday 24 May Time: 11.30am Where: Bus departs from main car park Cost: Free event. Booking required Explore Landscape Restoration in Glenveagh National Park with the Nature Conservation Team, with a hike along the Upper Glen Trail. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with some special treats in the old deer stalkers hut. Suitable

Biodiversity in the Castle Gardens

Date: Friday 23 May Time: 2pm Where: Meeting at Castle Reception Cost: Free event. Booking required The Castle Gardens are one of the most biodiverse hotspots in the National Park. Our walking tour will highlight the unique blend to be found here, with both cultured gardens and wild nature. Book Now

Launch of The Birds of Donegal by Ralph Sheppard

Date: Thursday 22 May Time: 4pm Where: Marquee Cost: Bookings/RSVP required Organiser: Supported by Donegal County Council, The Heritage Council & Cork University Press The Birds of County Donegal is the first complete account of the history and status of all 376 birds known to have occurred in County Donegal, their habitats, and the activities

Cultural History Of Birds in Donegal

Date: Thursday 22 May Time: 2.30pm Where: Marquee Cost: Free Open Session Join Lorcan O’Toole of the Golden Eagle Trust and long standing member of the Glenveagh community for conversations about the fascinating stories and folklore of birds in Donegal. No Booking Required

Natures Tales Special Interactive story time for school groups

Date: Thursday 22 May Time: 10am, 11.15am, 12.30 & 2pm Where: Marquee Cost: Free – Booking Required Through the medium of storytelling, children will be offered insights and secrets of native plants and their value for nature and people. The children are invited to make a heather posie to take home to remember the tales

Weaving on Eagle’s Wings

Date: Thursday 22 May Time: 10am – 3pm Where: An Foscadh Mór Cost: Free Open Event Meet the artist Brendan Farren, of Big Green Art, and help him to weave a giant Golden Eagle sculpture with willow. No Booking Required