This month’s object is a wooden heat screen. It originally belonged to Henry McIlhenny, the last private owner of Glenveagh Castle, here in Glenveagh National Park. During the Eighteenth and early Nineteenth Centuries, women would often wear thick wax-based make-up. Portable heat screens such as this one would prevent the wax from melting and dripping
Visit Glenveagh National Park with your family on Wednesday 20thAugust, and learn the basics of weaving in this fun and practical workshop for children and make a small coaster to take home.
To celebrate Heritage Week 2025 we have a series of fascinating and fun activities lined up for your enjoyment.
You may notice a few changes in Glenveagh National Park if you visit over the coming months. This is because we will be replacing all the signage in the park as part of a national drive to ensure the signage in Ireland’s National Parks are consistent.
Join us here at Glenveagh National Park this August Bank Holiday weekend for a series of free, fun and educational activities.
Warning Effective from 1500 hrs 10/07/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 14/07/2025 Current hot and dry weather conditions are forecast to remain in place over the weekend with greatly increased risk of fires expected as a result. NPWS appeals to everyone to be vigilant and not to light fires or BBQs in public places. That includes
This month’s object is an Eighteenth Century marble bust of Gaius Marius, a well-known Roman general and senator. It was originally purchased by Henry McIlhenny the last private owner of Glenveagh Castle here in Glenveagh National Park.
Join us here at Glenveagh National Park throughout July and August for traditional Irish music performed by local musicians at Glenveagh Castle.
This month’s object is an unusual looking chair. It is a weighing chair originally used to weigh jockeys before a horse race. It now sits in the Entrance Hall at Glenveagh Castle. As a joke, the last private owner of the Castle, Henry McIlhenny would ask his guests to be weighed on arrival and then
Visit Glenveagh National Park on June Bank Holiday Weekend for some free family fun and live traditional music. Saturday 31st May 10.00am-5.00pm: Scavenger Hunt: Follow the clues to explore the area around the Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre in this exciting and fun family activity and win a tasty prize Sunday 1st June 10.00am-5.00pm: Scavenger