Author: Niall O'Reilly

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Coole Park Nature Reserve is home to a rich variety of tree species many of which are the legacy of the Gregory family and many of which are of high conservation urgency. To celebrate National Tree Week join us for a free guided walk to learn about the history and ecology of some of our exotic and native trees and how we can preserve our woodlands for the future. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please email coolepark@npws.gov.ie or...

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