This convex Butler’s mirror, dating from around the 19th Century hangs in the Dining Room at Glenveagh Castle. It is named after its ability to allow the butler to oversee the progress of a meal whilst keeping a discrete distance from the guests. From the 15th Century onwards, smaller versions known as Banker’s Mirrors were
On World Wetlands Day 2025 we share the message of protecting our wetlands for the common future. Glenveagh National Park has many projects ongoing to restore hectares of blanket bog. Bogs play an important part in storing water and reducing the risk of floods.By restoring blanket bogs in the national park, we also support the
Join us at Glenveagh Castle to celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde or St Brigid’s Day by making St Brigid’s Crosses. The making of St Brigid’s Crosses on the eve of St Brigid’s Day (1st February) is customary in Ireland to gain St Brigid’s protection. Keep up the tradition with a free drop-in activity and have a
Glenveagh National Park will reopen after Storm Eowyn on a phased basis. On Friday 31st January the main car park, lake side walk, Castle, Visitor Centre, Lough Insagh trail and main glen trail will reopen. Buses will be running also. The Gardens will partially reopen and we ask that visitors respect the signage and remain
Glenveagh National Park will reopen on a phased basis from tomorrow 28th Jan 2025. On Tuesday 28th January the main car park, Visitor Centre and Lough Insagh trail will reopen fully. The lakeside walk will reopen from the Visitor centre as far as the lower garden gate but the Gardens, Castle, view point trail and
Glenveagh National Park will remain closed until further notice. Clean up operations are in progress after storm Éowyn. Further updates on reopening will be posted here.
Glen Bus cancelled this weekend, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2025 due to snow and ice conditions.
If you’re visiting Glenveagh National Park over the Christmas Holidays the opening hours of our Visitor Services are: The National Park including the Castle Gardens, footpath and trail network, car park and toilet facilities are open throughout the entire holiday period for you to explore and experience a quiet peaceful moment with nature. The dedicated
Tenders are invited for the operation of the restaurant franchise at Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre. The Park is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. NPWS are seeking to develop a vibrant and exciting catering facility with a suitable applicant. NPWS will work flexibly with
Glenveagh National Park are delighted to promote a PhD collaboration with the University of Ulster. As a PhD student on this project you will examine the social and ecological implications of the new deer management strategies implemented in Glenveagh National Park. For further information please follow the link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/14-geography-and-environmental-studies/1681020