Due to Storm Francis, please note that Connemara National Park including Diamond Hill Trails & the Visitor Centre will be closed from 6pm this evening (Monday, 24th August 2020) to 9am on Wednesday, the 26th August 2020. For storm updates see: https://www.met.ie/warnings/ For more information on Weather Warnings and Connemara National Park see: https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/weather-warnings/
Due to Storm Ellen, please note that Connemara National Park including Diamond Hill Trails & the Visitor Centre will be closed from 6pm this evening (Wednesday, 19th August 2020) to 9am on Friday, the 21st August 2020. For storm updates see: https://www.met.ie/warnings/ For more information on Weather Warnings and Connemara National Park see: https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/weather-warnings/
***Reminder*** Only a couple of weeks left to see our 40th Anniversary Art Exhibition. The works will be in place until the end of August. Click here to download our exhibition brochure (pdf) if you won't be able to visit the Park to see these wonderful pieces. Some pieces have already been snapped up. If you wish to purchase any that are still available please contact the National Park who will put you in touch with the artist. Email cnp@chg.gov.ie...
***IMPORTANT UPDATE: Following a review of protocols, the exhibition space will remain closed until further notice. The Tea Room & Toilets remain open.*** The Visitor Centre, Tea room & Toilets are re-opening on Monday 29th of June. The Visitor Centre & Toilets are open from 9.00am until 5.30pm. Toilets will be closed intermittently during the day for cleaning. The Tea Room will be initially open from 11am to 4pm Things will be a little different on site, and...
The following details are for the proposed new developments at Connemara National Park. Click here to download this information as a .pdf document. The full planning application is also available on the Online Planning System on the Galway County Council website - Planning Reference Number: 20676 Site location maps (pdf), proposed layout and path maps can be downloaded here also: 10774-2001-A - Site Location Map - Mweelin 10774-2002-A - Site Location Map - Letterfrack 10774-2003-A - Proposed Route Layout...
In line with the Government’s COVID19 restrictions, the grounds of the National Park remain open to visitors in Co. Galway or within 20km, which ever distance is greater. The are no facilities open on site i.e. cafe, visitor centre, playground and toilets are closed. The car park has re-opened today, June 8th. We would like to inform visitors that there is a one way system for walking the trails, which must be followed for physical distancing purposes. You are very...
Happy International Day for Biological Diversity 2020! All week we have featured species from the National Park for #BiodiversityWeek on our social media (Facebook & Twitter). Today we are featuring also featuring a habitat - the woodland. Click here to download the "Life in Our Woodlands" infographic Please take a minute to appreciate our natural heritage on this auspicious day. #lovenature #biodiversityday
We are inviting members of the public to participate in a series of competitions over the coming weeks. The series includes: short story, poetry, art & photography competitions. We want these entries to be inspired by the wonderful nature and beautiful landscapes that surround you, wherever you live. Prizes will include books, pens, sweatshirts & t-shirts. When all entries are submitted, they will be shortlisted with the best three in each category posted on our Facebook page, and the final...
April 18th is World Heritage Day or the International Day for Monuments and Sites. Our Guide Helen has prepared information on the archaeological sites and some of the historical sites found recently during her surveys of the National Park. Click here to download a pdf of this guide.
For many years we provided species guides in the Visitor Centre in Connemara National Park, which have proved very popular with visitors. We are currently putting together a series of digital versions of these species guides, that visitors can download before/after a visit to the National Park. To follow the butterfly guide that was posted last week, we have put together information on the trees that are found in Connemara National Park. Click here to download the tree guide. Why...