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Flora

OrchidThe abundance and diversity of plant species found in Glenveagh really is the lifeblood of the park.

Not only does the park contain some of the rarest species found in Ireland, the plant life of Glenveagh sustains the wildlife that call Glenveagh their home.

 

Woodland Flora

Upland & Peatland Flora

Protected & Rare Flora

Invasive Flora

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Spring 2022 Information

Limited services available during Covid 19.

Last bus leaves Visitor Centre at 4:30pm and Castle at 5:15pm

The Castle remains closed until further notice.

The Tearoom is open 10am to 4pm. Restaurant Closed.

Toilets are available at the Car Park, Visitor Centre (9:15am to 5:15pm) & Castle.

National Parks Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Bridge House Education Centre

Phone:
+353 1 539 3450

Email:
glenveagh-education@housing.gov.ie

GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK

Church Hill, Letterkenny
Co. Donegal, Ireland
F92 P993

Phone:
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30:
+353 1 539 3232

Weekends Only:
+353 1 539 3167

Email:

glenveaghbookings@housing.gov.ie

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Glenveagh National Park Opening Updates

 

Toilets are available at the car park and castle area and information is available at the Visitors Centre and Castle Reception 9am-5pm. The Castle remains closed for tours.

 

The Tearoom at the castle is open from 9.30am to 5pm. The restaurant is open 10am to 5pm. The Tearoom and Restaurant are both open 7 days a week.

 

The Ice Cream and Coffee Takeaway Trailer at the Castle is now open Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 5pm

 

Please follow all updated HSE #Covid19 guidelines during your visit.

 

 HSE and Government Advice 

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