Author: Niall O'Reilly

International Tour Guide Day

February 20, 2025
| Categories: Nature & Wildlife

Friday 21st February 2025 marks International Tour Guide Day. Did you know that in Coole Park Nature Reserve, our experienced guides offer Guided Walks free of charge? Why not avail of this family-friendly service and join one of our walks this Friday at 11am or 3pm to learn more about the cultural and natural significance of this rare nature reserve. All walks start from the Visitor Centre and take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Unfortunately we cannot facilitate dogs on these...

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‘Richard, the Forgotten Grandson’ – a short presentation.

February 16, 2025
| Categories: Latest Events, Latest News & Events

We're delighted to be able to reschedule this talk in our Visitor Centre's AV Room on 'Richard, the Forgotten Grandson', by one of our NPWS guides. Join us on Saturday 22nd February at 3pm. for a short presentation on Richard Gregory, the often forgotten grandson of Augusta, Lady Gregory, and brother to the more well-known 'Me and Nu'. The talk will take place in the Visitor Centre, followed by a short guided walk. Pop along if you can. No booking...

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February 12, 2025
| Categories: Latest Events, Latest News & Events

For Valentine's Day on Friday 14th February, take a stroll through our enchanting Nature Reserve and discover our love hearts 'in the air' featuring some love poems from the long ago literary folk of Coole, and the love lives of its present day inhabitants.

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Coole Park Nature Reserve Re-Opening Saturday, 8th February

February 7, 2025
| Categories: Nature & Wildlife

The Nature Reserve will re-open to the public on Saturday the 8th of February. Clean-up operations, in the wake of Storm Éowyn, have been ongoing by National Parks & Wildlife Service staff to make the Reserve safe for the public to enjoy again. While most main trails have now been cleared of debris, some have yet to be reached by our team; these trails will remain closed until they can be cleared. When visiting, please keep to the opened trails...

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PARK NOTICE – CLOSURE ADVISORY

January 25, 2025
| Categories: Latest Events, Latest News & Events

Due to the extensive damage caused by Storm Éowyn and the danger of fallen and unstable trees, the public are advised that Coole - Garryland Nature Reserve will remain CLOSED until further notice. No entry will be permitted until clean-up operations are complete. Updates will be posted here and on our social media pages: Facebook: Coole Park Nature Reserve Instagram: cooleparkofficial

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Park Closure Notice

January 23, 2025
| Categories: Nature & Wildlife

Closure Advisory: Due to weather warnings associated with Storm Éowyn, Coole Park Nature Reserve will be closed on Friday 24th January and for subsequent cleanup operations. Please do not enter during this period. Updates will be posted here.

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‘Richard, the Forgotten Grandson’

January 18, 2025
| Categories: Latest Events, Latest News & Events

UPDATE: Unfortunately we will have to postpone this event to a later date due to the current closure of the nature reserve. We’ll keep you posted! Join us on Weds 29th January @ 3pm for a short presentation on Richard Gregory, the often forgotten grandson of Augusta, Lady Gregory, and brother to the more well-known 'Me and Nu'. The talk will take place in the Visitor Centre, followed by a short guided walk. Pop along if you can.

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Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2024
| Categories: Latest News & Events
The Visitor Centre will be closed on 24th, 25th, 26th December & 1st Jan.

Coole Park Visitor Centre will be closed for the following dates over the festive season - 24th, 25th, 26th December & 1st Jan. The nature reserve will remain open daily from 8am - 6pm. For Coole Park Tearooms opening hours, please refer to their Facebook page.

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