Date:
Tuesday 8 July
Time:
All Day
Where:
An Foscadh Mór
Cost:
Free
Meet artist Brendan Farren of Big Green Art & watch him weave a native Irish tree with willow in An Foscadh Mór.
Glenveagh is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness, with unlimited opportunities to explore and experience nature.
Summer Events – Tuesday 8 July to Sunday 31 August
Summer at Glenveagh is a great time to get away from it all, take time in nature to explore, learn and relax.
Full details about events are available below & all event booking is now done online.
- Places are limited on courses and workshops.
- All events are free unless otherwise stated.
- Events are subject to weather and some require minimum attendance.
- All events are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise stated.
Summary of Events
Tuesday 8 July
All Summer from 13 July
- Nature Games & Fun in An Foscadh Mór
- Woodland Wonders Interactive Trail
- Marvellous Moss at the Log Cabin (Sundays to Wednesdays)
Sunday 6, 13, 20 and 27 July
Sunday 20 July
Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July (Two Day Event)
Saturday 2 August
Sunday 3 August, Monday 4 August, Sunday 10 August, Sunday 31 August
Music at the Castle & Bank Holiday Fun
Monday 4 August
Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 August (Daily)
Heritage Week
Thursday 21 August
Friday 22 August
Saturday 30 August
Throughout Summer
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Willow Weaving Demonstration
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Marvellous Moss at the Log Cabin
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Music at the Castle
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Adult Nature Art Workshop
Date:
Sunday 20 July
Time:
10am – 3pm
Where:
Bridge House Education Centre (Meet at Notice Board in Car Park)
Cost:
Free
Come along and 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 necessary.
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Love this Place – Leave No Trace
Date:
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July (2 Day Event)
Time:
Friday 8pm -11pm
Saturday 10:00am -1pmWhere:
Glenveagh
Cost:
Free
Are you interested in caring for nature and the environment in Donegal?
Do you have ideas of how we could grow sustainable tourism business and responsible outdoor recreation in this beautiful part of the country?
Would you like to become a National Park Champion and advocate for nature conservation to add value to what you’re already offering?
Then why not come along to a very special learning experience in Glenveagh National Park later this month aimed at community groups, businesses and individuals who want to make a difference.
This two part course will include:
- Completion of The Leave No Trace Awareness Certificate
- A deep dive into the stories of Glenveagh’ s landscape, including a night time nature walk
- Conversations on working together more to protect nature & promoting a collective message about visiting the area sustainably
- Opportunity to meet like minded people and build networks
Part 1: Friday 25th July 8pm – 11pm Part 2: Saturday 26th July 10am – 1pm
Book online via our website. Free of Charge.
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Leave No Trace Awareness Course Dunlewey
Date:
Saturday 2 August
Time:
10am – 4.30pm
Where:
Ionad Pobal (Community Centre)
Dunlewey
F92 PK22Cost:
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.
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Music at the Castle & Bank Holiday Fun
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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 necessary.
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Leave No Trace Awareness Course Gartan
Date:
Thursday 21 August
Time:
10am – 4.30pm
Where:
Gartan Outdoor Education & Training Centre,
Churchill,
Co. Donegal
F92 T853Cost:
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 Education Centre, Church Hill Community Development Group and Leave No Trace.
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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 not to be missed. Exact start time will be emailed to closer to the time.
