International Dark Sky Week (April 21st-28th, 2025) is just around the corner and we have a list of exciting FREE events planned for youth and adults! “Discover the Night” with us at Ballycroy Visitor Centre in Wild Nephin National Park – Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine for one of our creative, dark-sky themed events and be
From Saturday the 19th until Sunday the 27th of April, there will be an all-day self-guided treasure hunt and an all-day self-guided ‘our place in space” walk. Drop into the Visitor Centre to pick up your clues for the treasure hunt and your self-guided Our Place in Space leaflet. Daily Guided Events 19th – 27th
From Saturday the 19th until Sunday the 27th of April, there will be an all-day self-guided treasure hunt and an all-day self-guided ‘our place in space” walk. Drop into the visitor centre to pick up your clues for the treasure hunt and your self-guided Our Place in Space leaflet. Daily Guided Events 19th – 27th
Orange – High Fire Risk Warning has been extended until April 14th. Please note that there is no camping permitted in the national park at this time. Lighting of fires or BBQs in the national park is also prohibited during this time. Thank you all for your support during the recent fires in the park,
This weekend saw several NPWS managed sites around Wild Nephin National Park affected by major fire incidents. A fire has completely destroyed the Claggan Boardwalk, and a separate fire is ongoing at the forest at Letterkeen. The causes of these wildfires are still under investigation, with both apparently starting during the night. Dry weather and
The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, today (April 4th) joined communities in Wild Nephin National Park, Co Mayo at a special event celebrating the International Dark Sky Place of the Year award for Mayo Dark Sky Park. The award was given to the Park by DarkSky International in December
Please note that a large forest fire that started last night is burning its way through the Nephin Forest at Letterkeen on the east side of the national park. Fire service, NPWS staff and local volunteers helped some people who were wild camping to evacuate the area as the fire grew. All Letterkeen Loop trails,
Warning effective from 1200hrs 01/04/25 Effective period ends 1200hrs 07/04/25 Members of the public are asked to exercise caution to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of wildfires, to protect people, property, and the environment If you see Fire, do not delay, report it to the Fire and Emergency Services straight away Dial
Our onsite café, Ginger & Wild, which is known for its delicious offerings, will reopen this coming Saturday, March 15th, Why not drop by treat yourself to a tasty piece of cake and enjoy the breathtaking views of Ballycroy and beyond from our award-winning Café.
Tomorrow’s Acres Hedgerow and native tree planting event will not take place tomorrow at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre, we will reschedule a new date for this event in the coming days.