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Park Reopening

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

Park Update – 27/01/2025

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

Park Closure Update – 26/01/2025

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

Glen Bus cancelled this weekend, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January 2025 due to snow and ice conditions.

Christmas Opening Hours

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

Catering Franchise For Restaurant At Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre

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

PhD Opportunity – The ecological implications of alternative deer management strategies

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

The Derek Hill Foundation – Glenveagh National Park Artists Residency

The Derek Hill Foundation with the Glebe Gallery, Glenveagh National Park (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Regional Cultural Centre are collaborating on a new, exciting opportunity for an artist to spend three weeks immersed in the remote landscapes of Donegal between March/ April 2025. Visual Artists are invited to explore all aspects of Glenveagh

Glenveagh National Park hosts Cartoon Saloon’s new interactive biodiversity exhibition Puffin Rock Habitats

The Puffin Rock Habitats exhibition is based on Cartoon Saloon’s much loved Puffin Rock series with the ambition to inspire a sense of wonder and improve “nature literacy” among families with young children. Through characters including young puffins Oona and Baba, Marvin the otter and Bernie the hermit crab, audiences are invited to listen to underwater communications, observe the rhythm of changes in tidal areas, learn about the role of pollinators in grasslands and explore the composition of wetlands.

Early Closure

Please note the Visitor Services in Glenveagh National Park will close early at 3pm on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 for staff training. This includes the Visitor Centre, Shuttle Bus service and the Castle. Thank you for your understanding.