The National Biodiversity Data Centre and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) are looking for your records of Spring Flowers for their #SpringFlowersProject There are 20 easily identifiable spring flowers for recording and you can download a recording sheet and all the information you need to take part in the project: https://biodiversityireland.ie/surveys/spring-flowers-project-2022/ The aim of the project is to encourage people to record their observations of early-flowering species that can be otherwise lacking in data but like all...

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Join a guide on one of our guided walks of the Sruffaunboy (yellow) Trail over the bank holiday weekend. There will be a guided walk on Saturday 16th and Monday 18th both starting from the Visitor Centre at 11am. We also have some Easter crafts on Saturday 16th between 2 and 3pm at our outdoor picnic area. Hope to see you there! #connemaranationapark #keepdiscovering #wildatlanticway #connemara #connemaraloop

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In addition to Temporary Guides the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is inviting applications for the position of Temporary Rural General Operatives across the National Parks and Wildlife Service including in the Western Region at both Connemara and Wild Nephin National Parks. Further details including application form and information booklet are available on our recruitment page: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/453df-recruitment-in-the-department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/housing/recruitment #connemaranationalpark #wildnephinnationalpark #protectnature #nationalparks

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The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is inviting applications for the position of Temporary Guides across the National Parks and Wildlife Service including at Connemara National Park. Further details including application form and information booklet are available on our recruitment page: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/453df-recruitment-in-the-department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/housing/recruitment #connemaranationalpark #connemara #protectnature #nationalparks

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A Condition Orange Forest Fire Warning has been issued arising from weather patterns and expected level of risk. Camping is prohibited in the National Park during such a fire danger notice. As always the lighting of fires, BBQs etc. is strictly prohibited in Connemara National Park. This warning is in place until 12 noon on Friday, April 1st.  Full details of the fire danger notice can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/01773-fire-management/#fire-danger-notices

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Please be advised that the sites listed below will be closed from 3pm on Sunday 20th of February as a result of the forecasted orange weather warning arising for counties Galway and Mayo due to Storm Franklin.   Full details of the NPWS western region in relation to National Weather Warnings is outlined on our website: https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/weather-warnings/   In adverse weather conditions Weather Warnings may be issued by Met Éireann. The core rationale for issuing Weather Warnings is to protect...

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Please be advised that the sites listed below will be closed on Friday 18th of Februay as a result of the forecasted orange weather warning arising for counties Galway and Mayo due to Storm Eunice.   Full details of the NPWS western region in relation to National Weather Warnings is outlined on our website: https://www.connemaranationalpark.ie/visit-us/weather-warnings/   In adverse weather conditions Weather Warnings may be issued by Met Éireann. The core rationale for issuing Weather Warnings is to protect the lives...

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Please be advised that the Park will be closed on Wednesday, 19th of January, to facilitate transport of materials to Diamond Hill as part of essential trail maintenance.   We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.   #connemaranationalpark #connemara #connemaraloop

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Want to know a little more about our National Park animals and the traditions that surround them at this time of year? If so, join us for a Christmas animal themed guided walk. Guided walks on Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th at 11.30 am each day. Numbers limited and booking essential. Covid19 measures in place. Please phone 095 40154 for more information and to book.  

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