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Summer Camps and Junior Ranger Camps in Killarney National Park

Join us this summer to experience nature ”up-close” and learn about the plants and animals of Killarney National Park, while having lots of fun and making new friends! The Education Centre will be running summer camps (for 7 – 12 year olds) and Junior Ranger Camps (for 10 – 14 year olds) during July and

KILLARNEY NATIONAL BARK DAY

KILLARNEY NATIONAL BARK DAY Killarney National Bark day will be held at Deenagh Lodge on Friday 19th April 2024 from 10am to 1pm.Please come along with your dog friends on the day. We will have some guests to help you with any dog related queries. Announcements of these guests will be made in the coming

Weather Warning – Killarney House & Gardens and Muckross House Closed

Temporary Closure of Killarney House

Cuckoo Update

After spending the last few months in Congo basin, Cuach Torc and KP have started their migration back. Whilst Cores remains on wintering grounds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Easter Camp 2024 – FULLY BOOKED

Killarney National Park Education Centre will be running an Easter Camp on the 28th and 29th March 2024.  It will be based at The School House in Muckross.  The camp is for 7 – 12 year olds and will run from 9.30 to 3.00 both days.

Celebrate World Wetland Day With Killarney National Park Nature Education Centre

Friday 2nd FEBRUARY 10.30 am -12.00 noon Staff from Killarney National Park Education Centre will lead a walk along the Deenagh River from King’s Bridge to the mouth of the river, where it flows into Lough Leane. (meeting place opposite St.Mary’s Cathedral) Along the way they will discuss the importance of conserving and protecting our

Killarney House and The Gardens closed 23rd January

Killarney House and the Gardens is closed for the rest of today and will be closed all day Tuesday 23rd January 2024. Re-opening on Wednesday 24th January 2024.

Muckross House Closed on 22 January 2024 and Update on Aftermath of ‘Storm Isha’ in Killarney National Park

Muckross House and The Garden Restaurant will remain closed today Monday 22nd January, as crews deal with power outages and tree felling in the aftermath of Storm Isha. Two way system in Muckross Car Park for essential services. Multiple trees are down across the Park and it will take crews some time to clear today.

Storm Isha update – National Parks and Nature Reserves

NPWS staff are patrolling and monitoring activity in in National Parks and Nature Reserves around the country in the wake of Storm Isha. There are reports of some National Parks and Nature Reserves affected by power outages, fallen trees and debris. Trails may be closed as staff clear affected areas. Members of the public are