Category: Wild Nephin National Park

Status Yellow – Snow-Ice warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, *Connacht*, Louth Met Éireann Weather Warning Wintry showers with some snow accumulations. Sharp or severe frost and ice also Possible impacts: Hazardous Travel conditions Poor visibility Valid: 08:22 Sunday 04/01/2026 to 11:00 Monday 05/01/2026

Please note that all the National Park trails remain open during the Christmas period and that the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will reopen on Sunday the 4th of January.

A look back at an eventful year at Wild Nephin National Park. From devastating wildfires to ongoing conservation and community projects. 2025 was a busy year that saw an increase in visitor numbers to our park. It also saw the continuation of conservation projects such as peatland restoration, invasive species control and native tree planting

Ballycroy Visitor Centre Saturday December, 14th, 12pm-13.30pm, Bird Watching with our guide Niamh, Pick up a pair of binoculars at the Visitor Centre and join Niamh to learn all about our garden visitors and how you can take part in the garden bird survey, Letterkeen Bothy Sunday December 15th, 12pm-3pm, “Let’s get to know your

Ballycroy Visitor Centre at Wild Nephin National Park has re-opened today 28 November.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ballycroy Visitor Centre at Wild Nephin National Park will be closed today 27 November.  Further updates on re-opening the Visitor Centre will be posted here in due course.

We are delighted to announce that 4 solar powered defibrillators have been installed throughout the National Park. The defibrillators were installed by Darren Forde and his team at Eco Powered Cabinets along with the Wild Nephin National Park General Operatives staff. The defibrillators cabinets were installed in locations in Tarsaghaun, at the Herds Cottage, Lough

Please note that the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed this Thursday 13th, and Friday 14th, of November, for staff training. The Grounds and Trails around the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will remain open to all the public during this time. we apologise for any inconvenience.

Please Note that our onsite Ginger & Wild Café at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre has now closed for the Winter season and will reopen in March 2026. The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will remain open during the winter from 10am to 5.30pm daily.

Saturday 11am Guided historical and nature 2 km walk 2pm Presentation and talk by Gretta Byrne from the Céide Fields 4pm Join us at the Ballycroy Community Centre for the Rambling House experience. Sunday 11am Guided historical and nature walk 2pm Reading with Sean Lysaght 4pm Native Tree workshop with Martin Connor. Plus, all weekend,