Minister Noonan launches public consultation on the future of Ireland’s National Parks
‘Your Parks, Your Say’ is the first phase of a national conversation to inform the definition, purpose and management of our National Parks.
Category: Killarney National Park
Autumn Talk Series 2024
Six consecutive weeks starting on Thursday 10th October 2024. At Killarney House and Gardens starting at 8pm. Admission is free but seating is limited.
Heritage Week
Free Guided Walk on Friday 23rd August, 1.30pm – 4pm Join a Conservation Ranger for a 2 – 2.5 Hour guided walk along the Arthur Young Trail, Muckross as part of Heritage Week. The theme of the walk is connecting our cultural, built and natural heritage. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. To secure
Muckross 60 Scholarship
NPWS invites applications for ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’- a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney, and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to the public. Scholarships will support third level study of nature and heritage relevant to NPWS, Muckross House and Gardens
NPWS invites applications for ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’
The National Parks and Wildlife Service today (Saturday 27th July) invites expressions of interest for the first annual ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’, a new third level scholarship initiative. This is a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney, and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the opening of
Muckross 60th Celebrations
FRIDAY JUNE 14TH IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to visitors on June 14th 1964. The late Yvonne Quill was a trailblazer in her beloved Killarney town. Yvonne was the first person to enter Muckross House on the
Muckross House 60th Anniversary Celebrations
Final preparations are under way this week, a special day to mark the occasion is being organised by National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Board of Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney on this Friday 14th June. Staff at NPWS, Muckross House and Trustees will host several exhibitions, walks and guided tours in the
Excitement in Killarney following first breeding of guess who? The Great Spotted Woodpecker
In recent weeks, staff and visitors at Killarney National Park have been entertained by the iconic sound of unexpected visitors – the Great Spotted Woodpecker. A breeding pair was confirmed for the first time to have produced a small number of chicks in the Park. The chicks are becoming more and more vocal each day
BIODIVERSITY WEEK 2024
Events from 22 May through to 25 May 2024 in Killarney National Park Biodiversity Week 2024 & Natura 2000 Day Bioblitz The highlight of Biodiversity week 2024 in Killarney National Park is a friendly competition with our fellow European nature sites and reserves – The ‘Natura 2000 Bioblitz’ and your mission with family and friends,
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