Autumn Gathering 2026
This year's Lady Gregory - Yeats Autumn Gathering is taking place from 25 - 27 September. For more information and to book you can visit the Autumn Gathering website here.
Author: Niall O'Reilly
Free Shuttle Bus Service
All Aboard the Yeats Gregory Explorer This summer marks the exciting launch of the ‘Yeats Gregory Explorer’ a FREE shuttle bus service, provided by the NationalParks and Wildlife Service, connecting the town of Gort with South Galway's leading visitor attractions. The service began on 1st June 2026 and will operate as a trial programme until 31st August 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity for locals and visitors to explore the rich cultural, literary, and natural heritage of our area without the...
Cobblestone Café at Coole Park Opening Wednesday
We have a date Opening Wed 11th March 10am. Serving Teas/Coffees/Pastries/Cakes & sweet treats.We are so looking forward to welcoming you all to The Cobblestone — at Coole Park.
Halloween Beastly Laboratory!
Step inside our Beastly Laboratory this Halloween to explore the weird and wonderful wildlife that lives in Coole Park. Dare to enter from Thursday 30th October to Sunday 2nd November in our Visitor Centre.
Park Notice
Please note that a section of the walking trails behind the Walled Garden will be temporarily closed to facilitate the removal of invasive species. Please adhere to any signage in place.
PARK NOTICE
We have been made aware of advertisements for a Lantern Festival event in Coole Park. We would like to advise the public that no such event is scheduled or approved to take place in Coole Park. Any official events would be listed on our website www.coolepark.ie or on our social media pages.
Park Notice – Weather Warning
Please note that due to the Orange Wind Warning for Galway issued by Met Éireann for Friday 3rd October, Coole Park Nature Reserve and all associated services will be closed for the day. The park will reopen on Saturday 4th October once trails have been checked for any issues. We advise the public to adhere to this notice and not enter the the park during high winds for your own safety. We thank you for your cooperation. You can follow...
Coole Park Autumn Edition Newsletter 2025
COOLE PARK AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2025 Our Autumn Edition Newsletter is ready. Find out what’s been going on in Coole over the summer months and what you can look out for in the reserve this autumn. Click the link above to view.
Park Notice
Please note our Visitor Centre will be closed to the public for a private event on Saturday 27th September.
