Mayo Dark Sky Park celebrates its 10th birthday! #halftheparkisafterdark In May 2016, a Gold Tier standard of International Dark Sky Park was awarded to Mayo Dark Sky Park at Wild Nephin National Park – Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine Join us @wildnephin_official & @mayodarkskies to celebrate! On Sunday the 3rd, join us in the Ballycroy Visitor
Condition Orange – High Fire Risk Warning Effective From 1200hrs 20/04/2026 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 27/04/2026 Camping is strictly prohibited at Wild Nephin National Park during Condition Orange Danger Notices. Pending significant rainfall, this risk condition will remain in place until 1200hrs on Monday, April 27th , 2026 unless otherwise stated by the Department of
Don’t Forget! It’s our birthday! In May 2016, a Gold Tier standard of International Dark Sky Park was awarded to Mayo Dark Sky Park at Wild Nephin National Park – Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine Kicking off on Saturday the 2nd of May and running throughout the entire weekend, Mayo Dark Skies are celebrating in style
We are delighted to welcome the flourish music circle to the visitor centre on Wednesday April 15th. Join John and Isabela Hoban as we celerbrate our culture and music and why not join in and share a song, poem, story or a tune, or just sit back and enjoy! All welcome no experience neccessary. Light
We regret to inform you that the flourish music circle event that was due to take place at the visitor centre next Wednesday, April 1st, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in the coming days. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We are delighted to inform you that the award winning Ginger & Wild Café will be re-opening on Sunday 15th of March, Mother’s Day. 10am – 5pm Daily throughout the year. Plenty of time to start planning a visit to Ballycroy Visitor Centre for a lovely Spring treat or a wholesome tasty lunch or both!!
Lots to do and see at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre of Wild Nephin National Park – Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine / Mayo Dark Sky Park for this year’s ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’. Our FREE events run from the 3rd – 17th March 2026. All welcome and no booking required. DROP in daily 10am-5.30pm for our
Next Saturday on Saturday, February 28th, at the Ballycroy Community Centre, why not drop by and go on an out of this world experience with our Dark Sky Team, Our Dark Sky Team will be joined by Rok Nezic from the Armagh Planetarium, and together they will be running a number of shows in our
Please note that the Tóchar Daithí Bán 2km Nature Trail at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed from Monday, February 9t, until Saturday, February 14th. Important trail maintenance works will be carried out on the trail during this time. The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will remain open during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience
Join us this St. Brigid’s Weekend in Ballycroy and Letterkeen! Saturday 31st at 4:30pm we will be having a walk at dusk of the visitor centre nature trail and hanging out our Brat Bríde for the evening dew to imbue them with blessings for the coming year. Sunday 1st 12pm Talk to celebrate World Wetlands