Warning Effective from 1500 hrs 10/07/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 14/07/2025 Current hot and dry weather conditions are forecast to remain in place over the weekend with greatly increased risk of fires expected as a result. NPWS appeals to everyone to be vigilant and not to light fires or BBQs in public places. That includes
Glenveagh National Park, including the main car park, Visitor Centre, Castle and Gardens will be closed on Tuesday 11th of February due to a planned power outage. All of the Park infrastructure will be without power due to planned forestry maintenance works close to ESB power lines. There will be no buses, toilet facilities or
You may notice some significant changes on your next visit to Glenveagh National Park. Over the coming months we will be removing several stands of non-native conifers in the vicinity of the National Park buildings and roads. The non-native trees are being felled as part of the Glenveagh Woodland Management Strategy and they will be
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
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
We are delighted to be part of the RTÉ1 series Great Irish Interiors. The episode featuring Glenveagh Castle will be shown on the 26th September at 8:00PM on RTÉ1. Tune in for some great insights to the castle.