Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has today (Friday 10 November) announced a twinning agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Co. Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California, USA.
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November Join us at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre this weekend as we celebrate the Mayo Dark Sky Festival, we will have guided walks, talks and fun activities for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival Website for more details
Ministers O’Brien & Noonan confirm agreement to purchase Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and establishment of a new National Park Noting it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O Brien, TD, today confirmed the State’s purchase of the World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and demesne, including Netterville, in
We are teaming up with Wild Atlantic Nature for a guided hike of the Owenduff Bog to mark International Bog Day. Taking place on Sunday 23rd of July, starting at 9.30am, this is a strenuous walk that will bring you to the most remote parts of Wild Nephin National Park via Scardaun and the Bangor
We have a number of guided hikes through Wild Nephin National Park this summer. We are teaming up with Wild Atlantic Nature for a guided hike of the Owenduff Bog to mark International Bog Day. Taking place on Sunday 23rd of July, starting at 9.30am, this is a strenuous walk that will bring you to
We are delighted to announce our programme of events for July and August. The programme will have something for all ages! Please contact the Ballycroy Visitor Centre for more details and/or to book: +353 98 49888 or ballycroyvisitorcentre@npws.gov.ie Click here to download a pdf of the information below. GUIDED NATURE WALKS Wednesdays | Claggan Mountain
Join Seal Rescue Ireland for Seal Rescue Training at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre in Wild Nephin National Park this Saturday June 24th. Sign up now and book your spot to become a fully qualified Seal Rescuer! No experience is needed as full training is provided. Learn how to monitor and assess if a seal is
***FURTHER UPDATE*** Effective period for the high fire risk extended to 1200hrs on 12/06/2023 As a result of this high fire risk & in the interest of safety, camping is prohibited. All visitors walking in the Wild Nephin National Park should register here: https://campingwildnephin.com/register/ ***UPDATE*** Effective period for the high fire risk has been extended
On Sunday June 11th, join Clean Coasts and Wild Nephin National Park for talks on marine litter and coastal ecology along the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail. In June this year, Clean Coasts also celebrates its 20th birthday! We can’t think of a better way to mark this special occasion than by doing something to protect
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