Please note the Visitor Centre, Coole Park Tearooms and the public toilets will be CLOSED on Weds 4th September due to a scheduled ESB electricity outage. There will be NO toilet facilities available on site for the duration of the outage. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
September 27th - 29th this year marks the 30th Annual Autumn Gathering. The magic of the Autumn Gathering is to bring people together from all corners of the world - to listen and learn, laugh and share, with academics and artists, locals, historians and literary figures; to meet descendants of Lady Gregory and Yeats, renew friendships and make new friends – all enjoying and celebrating the prominent role of Lady Gregory in shaping the theatrical, poetic and cultural life which...
Between 5pm on Friday 16th and 5pm on Saturday 17th we will be investigating and recording as many species as possible in Coole Park Nature Reserve. Join us on our expert-led surveys and play your part as a Citizen Scientist. All events are free and open to anyone over 12 years of age. Pre-booking is mandatory for Pond Dipping, Bat Walk and Dawn Chorus, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. Other events can...
Our Bioblitz is less than a week away and we are finalising our schedule of activities. We are now taking bookings for the evening/early morning events listed below: (IMPORTANT: these events are not suitable for children under the age of 12) If you can't make these walks, there will be the opportunity to sign up for other events throughout Saturday at our gazebo HQ where we'll have family-friendly wildlife displays and activities for all ages. Just come along on the...
Join us on Saturday 24th August for a schedule of events to celebrate the natural heritage of the Burren & Burren Lowlands. All events are free. 11:00: Geology of the Burren - Talk with Cormac McGinley Cormac McGinley of ‘Cormac’s Coasts’ is a zoologist and marine biologist providing private guided walking tours for of the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and coastal areas of County Clare. Join us in Coole Park Visitor Centre to learn about the fascinating landscape of...
SAVE THE DATE! The Coole Park Bioblitz 2024 will take place on 16th & 17th August and will be a wonderful opportunity to learn how to become a Citizen Scientist. Coole Park is an incredibly rich nature reserve and we invite citizens of all ages to come and see for themselves what it has to offer and join in the activities. Stay tuned for updates on event bookings and schedule.
JULY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS in COOLE WEEKLY WILDLINGS - every Wednesday @11am - 12.30pm Each week we'll discover something different in our outdoor nature activities, from Terrific Trees to Brilliant Birds. Suitable for 8-11 year-olds. NATURE ART - Sun 7th & 21st @11am -12.30pm Enjoy creating outdoor art using natural materials. Suitable for 8 - 11 year-olds. FAMILY FUN GAME - Sun 14th & 28th @11am - 12.30pm Join us in the Walled Garden for a Fun...
Due to an Orange Wind Warning issued by Met Eireann for Saturday 6th April, Coole Park will be closed all day. We will reopen on Sunday 7th April once the park has been assessed for any safety concerns. Please adhere to all park signage for your own safety.
