Park Notice
Month: August 2025
Weather Warning
Met Éireann have issued a Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warning for Storm Floris on Sunday night and Bank Holiday Monday. Please adhere to any safety notices in place and monitor our social media pages for any last minute updates regarding any impact on Coole Park before you travel. Storm Floris: Sunday night and Public Holiday Monday Important Information: Wet and unseasonably windy weather expected Some Potential Impacts: -Dangerous travelling conditions -Fallen trees, debris and loose objects -Structural damage...
Heritage Week Events 2025
Heritage Week 2025 takes place between 16th - 24th August and we have some great free events lined up! Sunday 17th Aug: Come and join in some of the traditional children's games that Lady Gregory's grandchildren would have played! Meet us in the Walled Garden at 11am. Tuesday 19th Aug: An evening walk and talk about Lesser Horseshoe Bats in Garryland (back entrance to Coole Park Nature Reserve) with Kate McAney from Vincent Wildlife Trust. Booking is essential for this...
New bat roost opened at heritage event in Coole Park, Co. Galway
Minister of State with Responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney was at Coole Park Nature Reserve today (Friday August 1st) for a special heritage event. Minister of State Canney opened a new, purpose built bat roost, and on behalf of the State he accepted a rare signed limited edition book by WB Yeats which will be retained as part of a collection at Coole Park. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has managed Coole...
