The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has appealed to members of the public to be conscious of the dangers posed by fire and to exercise extreme caution over this high risk period. The current Status Yellow – High Temperature warning for Ireland Hot weather conditions have seen increased fire activity firmly associated with public
Members of the McShain family, Rick Horstmann, left and John McShain Bracken, on Innisfallen Island, Lough Lein, Killarney National Park, unveiling a plaque in honour of John and Mary McShain, their daughter Sr Pauline and all the McShain family, in recognition for their philanthropic generosity gifting Innisfallen Island and the 7th Century Historical Abbey on
Come and join in the fun! There is a whole selection of free events taking place from Saturday August 12th through to Saturday August 20th at The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms. Reduced admission to Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms on Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th August For more information please see: https://www.muckross-house.ie/
Please note that the Family Nature Fun Day, Guided Walk and Nocturnal Nature Ramble are now FULLY BOOKED. All welcome to visit the Pop-up Biodiversity Displays and the John Lalor Photographic Exhibition no booking required. Please note that the Photographic Exhibition opens at 2:00pm on the August 11th and thereafter will be open from 9:15am.
Please note that the internet and phone lines for Muckross House including the NPWS 064 6691700 number have been out of action since the thunder and lightning last week. We apologies for any inconvenience cause by this disruption and direct all conservation or urgent queries to the duty ranger on 064 6635215.
Killarney National Park will be running Environmental Summer Camps in July and August. Great opportunity for children to learn about the park and fauna. Prices and further details available on 0871783697 or by email knpeducationcentre@npws.gov.ie
Irish Cuckoo Tracking Project hopes to solve migration mysteries One of Ireland’s most intriguing natural mysteries may soon be solved thanks to a cross-channel Cuckoo tracking project that aims to find out where Irish cuckoos spend their winter months. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) hopes that the project will also answer the question
June is pride month. Celebrating Pride provides for a fantastic opportunity to educate and to learn, to promote awareness and equality and to increase people’s understanding of the issues experienced by those in the LGBTQ+ community. The rainbow flag, also known as the pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has appealed to the public not to light fires or barbecues in public places. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has increased ground crews on fire patrol and has ramped up aerial monitoring with helicopters and drones. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD advised: “If
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