Please note the Visitor Services in Glenveagh National Park will close early at 3pm on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 for staff training. This includes the Visitor Centre, Shuttle Bus service and the Castle. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Christmas at the Castle event is now FULLY BOOKED. Thank you all for your interest and for your understanding. Please note our stand-by list is also now at full capacity.
Glenveagh are delighted to be the first National Park in Ireland to host the Puffin Rock Habitats exhibition on its all-Island tour from November 2024 to the end of January 2025. The Puffin Rock Habitats exhibition is based on Cartoon Saloon’s much loved Puffin Rock series and is an educational partnership with the Heritage Council
‘Your Parks, Your Say’ is the first phase of a national conversation to inform the definition, purpose and management of our National Parks.
We are delighted to be part of the RTÉ1 series Great Irish Interiors. The episode featuring Glenveagh Castle will be shown on the 26th September at 8:00PM on RTÉ1. Tune in for some great insights to the castle.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in collaboration with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Regional Cultural Centre (RCC), Donegal is thrilled to announce the launch of two new artist residencies at the recently redeveloped Russell’s Cottage in Glenveagh National Park.
‘The Birch Tree’ Restaurant in the Visitor Centre, Glenveagh National Park is now closed for the season. The Castle tea rooms continue to provide light snacks, tray bakes and tea – coffees, but waiting times may be longer than normal.
To celebrate Heritage Week our Shuttle Bus services & Self-Guided Castle Tours (subject to availability) will be free of charge from Saturday 17th – Sunday 25th August. No booking required. Craft Stalls & Music will also be in the park both weekends. Watch out for the Native Woodland Tent all week & a special open
Summer is a great time in Glenveagh to explore, relax and learn about nature. Take a look at our events poster for more information.
The castle will be closed to tours from Wednesday 19th June until Monday 24th June, the information desk will remain open. The castle will be closed for tours on Wednesdays throughout the summer, but all other facilities remain open. Please check our social media chanels for regular updates or changes. We regret any inconvenience caused.