Events from 22 May through to 25 May 2024 in Killarney National Park Biodiversity Week 2024 & Natura 2000 Day Bioblitz The highlight of Biodiversity week 2024 in Killarney National Park is a friendly competition with our fellow European nature sites and reserves – The ‘Natura 2000 Bioblitz’ and your mission with family and friends,
Join us this summer to experience nature ”up-close” and learn about the plants and animals of Killarney National Park, while having lots of fun and making new friends! The Education Centre will be running summer camps (for 7 – 12 year olds) and Junior Ranger Camps (for 10 – 14 year olds) during July and
After spending the last few months in Congo basin, Cuach Torc and KP have started their migration back. Whilst Cores remains on wintering grounds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Killarney National Park Education Centre will be running an Easter Camp on the 28th and 29th March 2024. It will be based at The School House in Muckross. The camp is for 7 – 12 year olds and will run from 9.30 to 3.00 both days.
Friday 2nd FEBRUARY 10.30 am -12.00 noon Staff from Killarney National Park Education Centre will lead a walk along the Deenagh River from King’s Bridge to the mouth of the river, where it flows into Lough Leane. (meeting place opposite St.Mary’s Cathedral) Along the way they will discuss the importance of conserving and protecting our
Killarney House and the Gardens is closed for the rest of today and will be closed all day Tuesday 23rd January 2024. Re-opening on Wednesday 24th January 2024.
Muckross House and The Garden Restaurant will remain closed today Monday 22nd January, as crews deal with power outages and tree felling in the aftermath of Storm Isha. Two way system in Muckross Car Park for essential services. Multiple trees are down across the Park and it will take crews some time to clear today.
Please note due to adverse weather warnings that Killarney House and the gardens will be closed on Sunday 21st January. Re-opening at 10am on Monday 22nd January.
Killarney House will be closed from the 24th December to 01 January inclusive. The Gardens at Killarney House will be closed on 24th and 25th December. Wishing all a very Happy Christmas and a warm wishes from all at Killarney National Park.
Fungi of Killarney National Park by Louis O’Toole. The book has an inventory of 534 Species of Fungi recorded with a further 202 new species painstakingly recorded by Louis. It is published by National Park and Wildlife Service. It is a mammoth masterpiece of wonderful photographs and text – a lifetimes work that is crucial