We can’t believe that it’s time to say farewell to the bus for 2019 already! Our free shuttle bus service from the Burren National Park Information Point in Corofin to the Trailhead in the National Park will finish up for the 2019 season tomorrow. Take this last chance to hop on the bus, sit back and enjoy the scenery on route to the Burren National Park. The bus runs every half an hour (with a break in service from 1pm...
Step into the past and take a wander through time at Slieve Carran Nature Reserve this Heritage Week, and experience the Burren through the eyes of those who came before us. Mysterious hunter-gatherers, prosperous Bronze Age farmers and reclusive medieval hermits all made their mark on and gained inspiration from this uniquely dynamic landscape. Discover these stories in stone, in the earth and of course in the ever-present and precious Burren flora and fauna, woven through our human experience right...
As part of National Heritage Week 2019, join us for the final Cuckoo Club of 2019 season next Monday! We will take a roam through the meadows and woodlands of the Burren National Park in search of interesting creatures. We will be exploring rocky cracks and crevices, investigating what lives in long grasses and keeping our eyes peeled for things on the wing. Suitable for young children (aged 5 to 12), accompanied by an adult. Why not take the free...
The forecast is mixed for the bank holiday weekend, but the sun is still shining in Burren National Park, where grasshoppers feast and late summer flowers bloom. Find white heather for luck, leave it be for the bees! Photos are a great way of capturing nature, and so our Children’s Cuckoo Club returns at 10.00am on Tuesday 13th August with a Photographic Scavenger Hunt. Open to ages 5-12 (plus accompanying adults) – explore the trail, follow the clues,...
Join us for a guided walk to the base of Mullaghmore Mountain. We will be passing through some flower-rich grasslands, limestone pavement and ending at the mysterious shores of Lough Gealáin. This walk is free of charge and lasts approximately 2 hours. Be sure to wear outdoor footwear and appropriate clothing in case of changeable weather! To save parking, why not take our free shuttle bus departing Corofin Village at 14.00 to the start of the walk? Booking Essential! -...
Join us for a dash through one of our turloughs in the Burren National Park. We will be looking for butterflies, dragonflies and other creatures that make their home on the turlough. Suitable for young children (5 to 12), accompanied by an adult. Why not take the free bus from the National Park Information Point in Corofin at 10.00? Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain. Booking Required. To book, please call us on 065 682 7693 or email us at burrennationalpark@housing.gov.ie.
Join us for a free guided walk along the wildflower meadows, woodlands and the ever shifting shores of Knockaunroe Turlough. We will be exploring some of the Burren flora and keeping an eye out for some of our resident invertebrates! Starting at the trailhead in the Burren National Park at 14.15 and lasts approximately 1.5 – 2 hrs. Why not Catch the 14.00 free shuttle bus from the Information Point in Corofin to the trailhead. Booking and good outdoor clothing essential - contact burrennationalpark@housing.gov.ie or...
Slieve Carran Nature Reserve is special, a place apart from the main National Park. Plants grow there found rarely elsewhere, deep woods climb steep cliffs, and in the heart of the wood lies the ancient hermitage of Colman Mac Duagh, surrounded by remnants of the pagan past. Join us for a free guided walk next Sunday 14th July and explore the unique flora, features and folklore of this jewel in the Burren crown. Booking – along with strong footwear and...
Learn about the different plants and animals of the Burren National Park through drawing, colouring, and being creative. Suitable for young children (aged 5 to 12), accompanied by an adult. Why not take the free bus from the National Park Information Point in Corofin at 10.00? Please dress appropriately for weather and terrain. Booking Required. To book, please call us on 065 682 7693 or email us at burrennationalpark@housing.gov.ie.
Explore the rocky shores of Lough Gealáin to the base of Mullaghmore mountain this Saturday afternoon. When did this crazy landscape form, and how is it such a haven for wildflowers? Why is there a hole in the lake, and where does the turlough go? Even though it’s summer, sturdy footwear and all-weather gear is essential! Booking required; contact burrennationalpark@housing.gov.ie or 065 682 7693 for details.
