https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/cliffs-of-moher-shuttle-bus-info-evening/ An information evening will take place about the planned shuttle bus service in north Clare this summer. For more information please see the link above.
PARK NOTICE ORANGE FIRE WARNING ISSUED BY DAFM Advice to the General Public/Forest Visitors Members of the public and visitors to recreational areas should cooperate with all requests regarding fire safety, obey all relevant bye-laws and be considerate in parking vehicles so as not to impede access by emergency vehicles. Where fire outbreaks occur at or near recreational areas the following actions should be taken by visitors in the interests of safety. 1.Do not light fires in and around...
Join us on the evening of Friday 11th April at 8pm for our spring Bat Walk. Learn about the different species that inhabit Coole Park Nature Reserve and surrounds and how to identify their different sounds with the use of heterodyne bat detectors. Suitable for families, but children should be 8+ years' old. Please note that booking is essential for this event so email us at coolepark@npws.gov.ie to reserve your space. Max. 5 people per booking. No dogs, except guide...
Come and join us in the Walled Garden this Mothers’ Day to create some Nature Art. We will be in the covered picnic area from 11am – 12.30pm so please drop in for some Mother Nature creativity!
Please note that due to essential roof repairs to the Visitor Centre in Coole Park Nature Reserve, the centre will be CLOSED from Tuesday 18th March for approximately 4 weeks. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will keep you updated with any changes to this schedule. Coole Park Tearooms will not be impacted by the repairs and will operate as normal.
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...
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...
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.
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...
