News & Events

July Activities for Kids

June 27, 2023
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Activities for Kids - July 2023

The summer holidays are here! If you are looking for activities for children take a look at our schedule for July. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Also booking is essential as places are limited - please email coolepark@npws.gov.ie to book. TUESDAYS @11am - 12.30pm: WEEKLY WILDLINGS - a different topic each week with activities focusing on various aspects of our nature reserve, from Terrific Trees to Mini-beasts. Suitable for ages 8-12. WEDNESDAY 5th &...

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Closed for Spring Clean

February 23, 2023
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Visitor Centre Closure 27 February - 1 March 2023

Please note the Visitor Centre will be closed on the following dates to complete our Spring Clean: Mon 27th Feb - Weds 1st March. We will be open again as normal, all dusted and polished, from Thurs 2nd.

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‘Step into Spring’ Guided Walk

February 1, 2023
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Step into Nature Walk 6 February 2023

HAPPY IMBOLG & ST. BRIGID'S DAY.   Put some Spring in your Step this coming Bank Holiday Monday and join us on a guided walk to celebrate the bounty of nature in Coole Park Nature Reserve.   No booking required. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm and bring binoculars if you have them. Children welcome.

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Birds of Coole Guided Walks

January 4, 2023
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Birds Guided Walks: 21, 22, 28 and 29 January 2023

Happy New Year to all! Shake off those January blues by joining us on a guided walk and talk to learn about some of Coole Park's common feathered inhabitants and also its winter visitors to the turloughs in the Nature Reserve. No booking required. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 11am or 2pm on any of the following days: Sat 21st / Sun 22nd / Sat 28th / Sun 29th January. We look forward to seeing you!

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Christmas Opening Hours

December 18, 2022
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Park Notice: Christmas Opening Hours

Please note the following opening hours over the Christmas period:   Park Gates: OPEN DAILY 8am - 6pm   Visitor Centre: OPEN DECEMBER 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th & 30th, then from JANUARY 3rd onwards.   Tea Rooms: DECEMBER 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st and JANUARY 1st & 2nd and then closed for 3 weeks.   Wishing you all peaceful and happy festive season.

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