Condition Orange – High Fire Warning
Warning Effective From 14:00hrs 29/04/25 to 1200hrs 06/05/2025
Category: Killarney National Park
Orange Fire Warning
Public urged to be vigilant following fire incident at Killarney National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed it dealt with a fire incident in the Five Mile Bridge area of Killarney National Park yesterday evening, April 2nd. The NPWS responded quickly following reports to assess the damage and worked closely with the fire services to control and quench the fire. The Minister of
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Killarney National Park Tender for boating permit to operate ‘Gap trip’ Tenders are invited to operate boats carrying 12 passengers or less on the ‘Gap trip’ in Killarney for the period 1st May 2025 to 1st March 2027.
Killarney National Park Closed Friday 24th January 2025
Due to the Status Red Weather Warning, currently in place from Met Éireann, the park will remain closed to visitors for the duration of the weather event and will re-open once deemed safe to do so following site inspections. This weather event increases the potential for damage and fallen trees/slippery surfaces/difficult conditions etc., so please
Killarney House and Gardens Christmas Opening Hours
Minister Noonan launches public consultation on the future of Ireland’s National Parks
‘Your Parks, Your Say’ is the first phase of a national conversation to inform the definition, purpose and management of our National Parks.
Autumn Talk Series 2024
Six consecutive weeks starting on Thursday 10th October 2024. At Killarney House and Gardens starting at 8pm. Admission is free but seating is limited.
Heritage Week
Free Guided Walk on Friday 23rd August, 1.30pm – 4pm Join a Conservation Ranger for a 2 – 2.5 Hour guided walk along the Arthur Young Trail, Muckross as part of Heritage Week. The theme of the walk is connecting our cultural, built and natural heritage. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. To secure
Muckross 60 Scholarship
NPWS invites applications for ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’- a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney, and celebrates the 60th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to the public. Scholarships will support third level study of nature and heritage relevant to NPWS, Muckross House and Gardens