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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

Weather warning – Killarney House and the Gardens closed 21st January 2024.

Please note due to adverse weather warnings that Killarney House and the gardens will be closed on Sunday 21st January. Re-opening at 10am on Monday 22nd January.

Killarney House and Gardens Holiday Opening Times

Killarney House will be closed from the 24th December to 01 January inclusive. The Gardens at Killarney House will be closed on 24th and 25th December. Wishing all a very Happy Christmas and a warm wishes from all at Killarney National Park.

Fungi of Killarney National Park

Fungi of Killarney National Park by Louis O’Toole. The book has an inventory of 534 Species of Fungi recorded with a further 202 new species painstakingly recorded by Louis. It is published by National Park and Wildlife Service. It is a mammoth masterpiece of wonderful photographs and text – a lifetimes work that is crucial

Storied Killarney Exhibition

A new exhibition entitled “Storied Killarney Exhibition” will open to visitors on Wednesday November 22nd at Killarney House and Gardens. Entrance is free. Sandra Dunlea, curator explains – “An exhibition of stories told through words, photographs, art, dance and song by Killarney people, sharing some of what they love, have learned and remember about our