Activities
May 2013
Saturday 4th May: All About Birds 14.00-15.00
The Burren National Park Information Point will be holding an information and art workshop as part of the Festival of Finn on the May bank holiday weekend.
We will be learning about birds that live in the Burren National Park. We will finish by decorating paper birds and nests to take home.
The workshop is free but booking is essential as places are limited.
Suitable for children aged 5-10.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To book please call us on 065 6827693
Sunday 19th May: Nature Trail (Green Arrow Route) - 14.15
We will be offering a free guided walk along the Nature Trail in the Burren National Park.
Meet at Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, at 14.15.
To book please call us on 065 6827693
Fri 24th and Sat 25th May: Bioblitz 2013
Burren National Park is competing in this years Bioblitz. Ireland’s BioBlitz brings together scientists and recorders in a race against time to see how many species can be recorded in a 24-hour biological survey of four of Ireland’s heritage sites. The public is invited to observe the activities, interact with the recorders and participate in the range of other activities arranged by the host venues. It will start at 17.00hrs on Friday 24th May and end precisely 24 hours later at 17.00hrs on Saturday 25th May.
To view our list of events click here
Bioblitz 2013 Events
Burren National Park
Friday 24th May 2013
9.45 pm Bat Walk David Lyons, NPWS and Clare Bat Group
Burren National Park Information Point, Corofin
Saturday 25th May 2013
5.30am Dawn Chorus Walk John Murphy, Clare Birdwatching
Gortlecka Crossroads, Burren National Park
8.00am Moth Trap Opening Burren National Park Information Point, Corofin
10–11am Art in the Park Kids Event, NPWS (Ages 5-10)
Burren National Park Information Point, Corofin
Numbers limited please book your place by calling 0656827693 or e-mail burrennationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
11.00am Burren Wildflowers Dr Deirdre Lynn, NPWS
Gortlecka Crossroads, Burren National Park
12.00pm Burren Insects Walk Dr Brian Nelson, NPWS
Cooloorta, Burren National Park
12–1pm Scavenger Hunt Kids Event, NPWS (Open to all ages)
Gortlecka Crossroads, Burren National Park
Numbers limited please book your place by calling 0656827693 or e-mail burrennationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
2-4pm Geology Walk Dr Eamon Doyle, Burren and cliffs of Moher Geo Park
Gortlecka Crossroads, Burren National Park
7.30pm Talk: Turloughs; Vanishing Fields or Vanishing Lakes?
Dr Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington, NUIG
Burren National Park Information Point, Corofin
Gortlecka Crossroads, Burren National Park – GR: R303944
Cooloorta, Burren National Park – GR: R341966
Ongoing Events – Saturday 25 May
Burren National Park - The Information Point will be open throughout the event.
Inland Fisheries Ireland - Fish tanks and interpretation all day long on Saturday.
Free Guided Walks in the Burren National Park
We offer free guided walks throughout the National Park covering such topics as Burren flora and fauna, geology and management practices. These will be organised on a regular basis between May and August 2013.
Guided walks can also be arranged for interested groups. Please contact us for more information.