This month’s object is an unusual looking chair. It is a weighing chair originally used to weigh jockeys before a horse race. It now sits in the Entrance Hall at Glenveagh Castle. As a joke, the last private owner of the Castle, Henry McIlhenny would ask his guests to be weighed on arrival and then
Visit Glenveagh National Park on June Bank Holiday Weekend for some free family fun and live traditional music. Saturday 31st May 10.00am-5.00pm: Scavenger Hunt: Follow the clues to explore the area around the Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre in this exciting and fun family activity and win a tasty prize Sunday 1st June 10.00am-5.00pm: Scavenger
The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has today officially opened the beautiful outdoor event space ‘An Foscadh Mór – The Big Shelter in Glenveagh National Park as part of the week long Biodiversity Festival “Le Chéile don Dúlra – Together for Nature’’.
Warning Effective from 1400hrs 08/05/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 12/05/2025 BAN ON FIRES OR BBQs in NATIONAL PARKS We all want to get out and enjoy the continued good weather but let’s do it responsibly – without putting nature at risk. We’re appealing to everyone to be vigilant and NOT light fires or BBQs in
Le Chéile don Dúlra – Glenveagh National Park’s Festival runs from 16 to 24 May to celebrate Biodiversity Week. There are lots of events to choose from. Nature fun for all the family, school groups and visitors including workshops, musical performances, nature yoga and a chance to meet our Artists in Residence. Thanks to our
Bí linn don Cháisc le haghaidh spraoi teaghlaigh traidisiúnta saor in aisce i bPáirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha. Dé Sathairn an 12 Aibreán go Dé Domhnaigh an 27 Aibreán: 10.00am-5.00pm Tar chomh fada linn chun bualadh lenár bhFoireann Oideachais Dúlra sa Chábán Adhmaid ar Chosán Dúlra Dhoire Leathan agus bí páirteach i spraoi idirghníomhach, ina dtabharfar
Warning Effective From 1200hrs 07/04/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 14/04/2025 Current easterly high-pressure dominated weather and dry weather conditions are forecast to continue over coming days ahead of an expected change in conditions later in the week. Elevated fire risks are expected to remain in all areas pending this change. Members of the public are
3pm Saturday 12th April 2025 Artist, Claire McLaughlin, is the recipient of the inaugural Derek Hill Foundation Residency at Glenveagh National Park and The Glebe House and Gallery. This residency is funded by the DHF and supported by the NPWS, the OPW and Regional Cultural Centre (Donegal County Council) to allow the selected artist to research
Glenveagh National Park is pleased to announce a new annual festival ‘Le Chéile don Dúlra – Together for Nature’ which will run during Biodiversity Week from 16 – 24 May 2025. The festival will celebrate Glenveagh’s biodiversity through creativity, conversation and community. There will be lots of events throughout the park that will appeal to
For operational reasons the Castle will be closed to tours every Monday and Friday from the 1st June 2025, with the exception of bank holidays.