Works will begin to remove non-native conifers on Monday 1st of December to Thursday 4th of December 2025 along the main road (R251) between the staff entrance and main entrance of Glenveagh National Park. Traffic management stop/go system will be in place for the duration of the works and small delays will be expected. We
This month’s object is a mahogany gothic bureau and bookcase. This beautiful piece of furniture, manufactured in Enniskillen in the 1790s, currently sits in the Drawing Room at Glenveagh Castle here in Glenveagh National Park. It houses a fine collection of books originally belonging to Henry McIlhenny.
This year Glenveagh National Park was delighted to open An Foscadh Mór, a new outdoor learning and event space. This area is for the use of the Park’s Education team but may also be booked by local community groups and schools throughout the year. Terms & Conditions Apply. You will find more information about the
Every week Glenveagh National Park receives hundreds of enquires from all over the world as well as from our local communities. The Park staff work hard to deal with this correspondence as quickly and efficiently as possible. To help you reach the most suitable person or team to deal with your question or enquiry, check
New blue dot signage installed in Glenveagh National Park. The National Parks and Wildlife Service Glenveagh Team were delighted to work with LAWPRO to develop and install interpretative signage to highlight the Blue Dot Catchments Programme and the Owenveagh River. The Owenveagh River runs through the national park and is one of the blue dot
Christmas at the Castle 2025 is now sold out. We thank you for the phenomenal amount of interest in this event.
This year, some very special guests are making their way back to Glenveagh National Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus, joined by their merry band of Elves, are bringing a sprinkle of Christmas magic back to the castle. Upon arrival, the Elves will welcome you and guide you into our Winter Woodland, where little hands and
Online bookings and full details open 1pm on 16th October
Glenveagh National Park is delighted to be supporting Wainfest this year, working together with Donegal County Council, Climate Action Week and Robert Vaughan. Open to all children & young people in Donegal Categories: Use your favourite art supplies & get creative! Primary school entries on A4 sized paper Secondary school entries on A3 sized paper.
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