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Moth Mornings

Date: Throughout summer Where: various locations Cost: Free With help from our MTU Interns we will be popping up first thing in the morning with amazing samples from our night time studies of these incredible creatures. 

Bat Night & BBQ

Date: Saturday 30 August Time: 8pm Where: Visitor Centre Cost: €15 Adult €10 under 12’s  Book Online As the light fades and night time approaches,  Glenveagh comes alive with nocturnal species & up to 4 different species of bat.  Enjoy a new ‘Nellies style’ BBQ,  a short talk then a bat adventure with our staff

Cello & Piano in the Park

Date: Friday 22 August Time: 3.30pm Where: An Foscadh Mór Cost: Free Relax to the calming sounds of classical music looking out over the lake from An Foscadh Mór.

Robert Vaughan Wildlife Art Workshop

Date: Friday 22 August Time: 11am – 1pm Where: Bridge House Education Centre (Meet at Notice Board in Car Park) Cost: Free A practical sketch & watercolor session by acclaimed Wildlife Artist & Illustrator Robert Vaughan.

Leave No Trace Awareness Course Gartan

Date: Thursday 21 August Time: 10am – 4.30pm Where: Gartan Outdoor Education & Training Centre,Churchill,Co. DonegalF92 T853 Cost: Free Glenveagh has always had ties with the Church Hill & Gartan communities but how can we work together to protect this shared landscape? Come along to find out out as we learn together with Gartan Outdoor

HERITAGE WEEK

Date: Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 August Time: Daily Where: Castle & Visitor Centre Cost: Free Live Music, Irish Dancing & Craft Demonstrations throughout the week at the Castle & Visitor Centre. Full details on social media & our website.

Adult Nature Art Workshop

Date: Monday 4 August Time: 10am – 3pm Where: Bridge House Education Centre (Meet at Notice Board in Car Park) Cost: Free Come along & try your hand at a selection of nature art techniques & build your connection to the diversity of life in our National Park. A gentle introduction with no prior experience

Music at the Castle & Bank Holiday Fun

Date: Sun 3 & Mon 4 August, Sundays 10, 31 August Time: 1 – 4pm Where: Castle Orangery (Music)Visitor Centre (Arts & Crafts) Cost: Free Music at the Orangery on Sundays & Bank Holiday Arts & Crafts for Children @ the Visitor Centre 3rd & 4th.

Leave No Trace Awareness Course Dunlewey

Date: Saturday 2 August Time: 10am – 4.30pm Where: Ionad Cois Locha,Dunlewey,Co. DonegalF92 W265 Cost: Free Did you know the landscape of Glenveagh National Park links to Mount Errigal & Dunlewey? If you love the outdoors & want to discover how we can protect this shared area, join us for an engaging day of learning.

Yoga & Live Cello in the Park

Date: Sunday 20 July Time: 10am Where: An Foscadh Mór Cost: €15 per person Book Online A special opportunity to enjoy yoga accompanied by cello with the beauty of Glenveagh National Park as the backdrop.