International Dark Sky Week taking place from 16-22 April is a global affair, organised annually by the International Dark Sky Association. On this global stage, Ireland is playing a leading role, particularly in County Mayo, home of Mayo Dark Sky Park. Mayo Dark Sky Park consists of the 15,000 hectares of the lands of Wild
Join us over the holidays at Wild Nephin National Park where will be running a number of events from April 1st to 16th. An overview of events is set out below. Pond Dipping at Ballycroy VC – Saturday 1st 11.30-1pm and Sunday 2nd 2-4pm Discover what lurks beneath the dark waters of our bogs pools,
Irish Heath (Erica erigena, Fraoch Camógach) also known as Mediterranean Heath, is one of approximately 15 plants known as Lusitanian flora. The plants in this collection are originally from the north of Spain and Portugal, and in Ireland they are found in the west and south of the country. Although, is it not likely that
On Thursday March 16th, the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will reopen to the public for the 2023 season. The Ginger and Wild Café will also reopen on this day. Opening hours are as usual 10.00 until 17.30 (café closes at 17.00). We look forward to welcoming you to the Visitor Centre! We will be shortly releasing
Did you know that Half our Park is After Dark? Wild Nephin National Park is home to Ireland’s first International Dark Sky Park, having received Gold Tier accreditation in 2016. This makes it one of the best places in the world to see naturally dark skies. If you are in the tourism/hospitality business in Co.
Due to further helicopter operations relating to maintenance works, the Letterkeen Trailhead on the eastern side of the National Park will be closed tomorrow (all day Monday February 13th). We ask that members of the public avoid the area. Please follow all direction given by National Park staff during this time. This closure will be
February 2nd and it is World Wetlands Day. This day is a celebration of wetlands across the globe, but in reality we should be honouring our wetlands every day. These places are not only amazing habitats for wildlife, supporting biodiversity, but they are also natural defences against climate breakdown and are key to mitigating against
We would like to advise visitors, that due to essential trail maintenance, a detour at Vary’s trail at Letterkeen is necessary to complete the loop. Please see map for overview of this detour. Walkers will need to follow the Western Way towards the main road and return to the bothy via this road. The detour
In collaboration with Wild Atlantic Nature, we will be hosting a guided walk at the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail to celebrate World Wetlands Day, Thursday 2nd of February. Join us for a stroll along through the bog at our coastal trail at Claggan Mountain. Terrain is a mixture of boardwalk and stony shoreline, where Atlantic
Our weekly dark sky walks will resume each Friday at 8pm from 13th January 2023 Locations & Dates (8pm start):Friday 13th, 20th, 27th January – Letterkeen BothyFriday 3rd February – Ballycroy Visitor CentreFriday 10th, 17th, 24th February – Letterkeen BothyFriday 3rd March – Ballycroy Visitor Centre These walks are part of an Irish Research project