February 2025 - Anaclann Dúlra Pháirc na Cúile

International Tour Guide Day

February 20, 2025

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...

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

February 16, 2025

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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...

February 12, 2025

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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.

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

February 7, 2025

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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...