(from Monday Oct 24th for the duration of 2023) Access to the Old Weir Bridge at Dinis Cottage Killarney National Park will be restricted from Monday 24th October 2023 for the duration of 2023. This is to facilitate important Restoration work. The Old Weir Bridge is believed to date back to the sixteenth century, the
‘Samhain’ Saturday Oct 21st and Sunday Oct 22nd, 2023
Celebrate Culture Night at Killarney House and Gardens with Guido Fanzini ‘s Thunderous Entertainment Haberdashery Show this Friday September 22nd at 18:00 pm. No booking required. Gather round, gather round to witness the jaw-dropping antics of this devilishly handsome Italian Kerryman, Guido Fanzini. Is he stupid or brave beyond belief? It really doesn’t matter as
Please note that Killarney National Park Nature Education Centre is now fully booked for Leaving Certificate Fieldwork days for both Ecology (woodland habitat study) and Geography (river study) for the rest of this year (2023). We do have dates available from January 2024 onwards. For further details or to request a date for 2024 PLEASE
NOTICE from Kerry County Council, Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and Notice Nature Ireland. We advise members of the public: Not to bathe or paddle in Lake waters if there’s Algae growth. We also advice to keep dogs under control as the Algae is harmful if ingested by animals. Lake water should not
The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has appealed to members of the public to be conscious of the dangers posed by fire and to exercise extreme caution over this high risk period. The current Status Yellow – High Temperature warning for Ireland Hot weather conditions have seen increased fire activity firmly associated with public
Members of the McShain family, Rick Horstmann, left and John McShain Bracken, on Innisfallen Island, Lough Lein, Killarney National Park, unveiling a plaque in honour of John and Mary McShain, their daughter Sr Pauline and all the McShain family, in recognition for their philanthropic generosity gifting Innisfallen Island and the 7th Century Historical Abbey on
Come and join in the fun! There is a whole selection of free events taking place from Saturday August 12th through to Saturday August 20th at The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms. Reduced admission to Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms on Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th August For more information please see: https://www.muckross-house.ie/
Please note that the Family Nature Fun Day, Guided Walk and Nocturnal Nature Ramble are now FULLY BOOKED. All welcome to visit the Pop-up Biodiversity Displays and the John Lalor Photographic Exhibition no booking required. Please note that the Photographic Exhibition opens at 2:00pm on the August 11th and thereafter will be open from 9:15am.
Please note that the internet and phone lines for Muckross House including the NPWS 064 6691700 number have been out of action since the thunder and lightning last week. We apologies for any inconvenience cause by this disruption and direct all conservation or urgent queries to the duty ranger on 064 6635215.