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.

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International Tour Guide Day

Friday 21st February 2025 marks International Tour Guide Day. Did you know that in Coole Park Nature Reserve, our experienced guides offer Guided Walks free of charge? Why not avail of this family-friendly service and join one of our walks this Friday at 11am or 3pm to learn more about the cultural and natural significance of this rare nature reserve. All walks start from the Visitor Centre and take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Unfortunately we cannot facilitate dogs on these...

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Coole Park Nature Reserve Re-Opening Saturday, 8th February

The Nature Reserve will re-open to the public on Saturday the 8th of February. Clean-up operations, in the wake of Storm Éowyn, have been ongoing by National Parks & Wildlife Service staff to make the Reserve safe for the public to enjoy again. While most main trails have now been cleared of debris, some have yet to be reached by our team; these trails will remain closed until they can be cleared. When visiting, please keep to the opened trails...

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Park Closure Notice

Closure Advisory: Due to weather warnings associated with Storm Éowyn, Coole Park Nature Reserve will be closed on Friday 24th January and for subsequent cleanup operations. Please do not enter during this period. Updates will be posted here.

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Park Notice

Park Notices Blogpost

PLEASE NOTE: Coole Park Tearooms will be CLOSED from Mon 30th Sept - Weds 9th October, with the coffee trailer ONLY open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. The tearooms will then continue with their Autumn opening hours of Weds - Sun from 10am-4.30pm

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Coole Park Bioblitz 2024

Heritage week in coole park post

SAVE THE DATE! The Coole Park Bioblitz 2024 will take place on 16th & 17th August and will be a wonderful opportunity to learn how to become a Citizen Scientist. Coole Park is an incredibly rich nature reserve and we invite citizens of all ages to come and see for themselves what it has to offer and join in the activities. Stay tuned for updates on event bookings and schedule.

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