A Condition Orange – High Fire Risk has been issued with the warning effective from 1200hrs on 09/05/2024 and due to expire at 1200hrs on 13/05/2024. However, with all these warnings it is possible that this period could be extended.As a result of this high fire risk and in the interest of safety, camping is
“Park Notice”: Please be aware that the 2.5 km Vary’s riverside Loop Trail in Leterkeen will be closed for maintenance work starting today and will reopen on Saturday, May 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience during this time while these important upgrades to this very popular trail are ongoing.
The Ballycroy Visitor Centre’s onsite Café will reopen for the 2024 season on Sunday 17/03/2024.
The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be Reopening to the public this coming Friday the 2nd of February.We are opening early this year to celebrate Imbolc and the St.Brigids Bank holiday. This is the time of year that we can look forward to the rebirth of nature as life awakens from the slumber of winter.We are
Please be aware of the weather warning in place for Mayo. This warning has been raised to RED. Our Visitor Centre remains Closed for the Winter season and conditions in letterkeen (around the trails) are currently very bad and will get worse as the day goes on.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has today (Friday 10 November) announced a twinning agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Co. Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California, USA.
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November Join us at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre this weekend as we celebrate the Mayo Dark Sky Festival, we will have guided walks, talks and fun activities for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival Website for more details
Ministers O’Brien & Noonan confirm agreement to purchase Dowth Hall demesne, Co Meath and establishment of a new National Park Noting it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O Brien, TD, today confirmed the State’s purchase of the World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and demesne, including Netterville, in