Warning Effective from 1400hrs 08/05/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 12/05/2025 BAN ON FIRES OR BBQs in NATIONAL PARKS We all want to get out and enjoy the continued good weather but let’s do it responsibly – without putting nature at risk. We’re appealing to everyone to be vigilant and NOT light fires or BBQs in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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