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