Date: Thursday 20 August Time: 12pm – 2pm Where: An Fóscadh Mór An Binse Cliste is a collaborative project between Donegal County Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Data2Sustain, the ATU Design School and ATU WiSAR Lab. The project explores how embedded technologies and digital tools can enhance visitor engagement with natural environments through
Date: Wednesday 19 August Time: 11am – 1pm or2pm – 4pm Where: The Bridge House Education Centre Don’t miss the opportunity to book onto one of our weaving workshops with expert weaver Siobhán Ní Gallachoir. Experience a new skill while learning a traditional craft. Suitable for adults and children, but children must be supervised. Online
Date: Tuesday 18 August Time: 2pm – 3pm Where: The Walled Garden Curious about the basics of seed saving? Join the garden team to learn how to recognise when seed heads are ready for harvesting as well as the best ways to collect, clean and store seeds for future growing. You’ll see how we save
Date: Tuesday 18 August Time: 11am – 1pm or2pm – 4pm Where: The Bridge House Education Centre Don’t miss the opportunity to book onto one of our weaving workshops with expert weaver Siobhán Ní Gallachoir. Experience a new skill while learning a traditional craft. Suitable for adults and children, but children must be supervised. Online
Date: Sunday 16 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: The Orangery A renowned youth traditional Irish music group from the Donegal Gaeltacht playing local tunes. Free Open Event
Date: Sunday 16 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: The Castle The Sarah Lennon School of Irish Dancing performs traditional Irish dance, which is deeply rooted in Ireland’s social history and performed here by local dancers of all ages. Free Open Event
Date: Saturday 15 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: The Orangery Líofa are musicians from the Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair, performing traditional Donegal fiddle music and local Irish songs. Free Open Event
Date: Saturday 15 August Time: 10am Where: Meet at the Visitor Centre Back again after many years Glenveagh are delighted to offer 2 hill walks during Heritage Week led by Conservation Rangers. Moderate 10km route lasting 4.5 – 5 hours in upland terrain. Appropriate footwear and clothing essential. Online Booking Link
Upcoming events this July in the Burren National Park. All 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 and guided walks coming up in the Burren National ParkAll 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.