Summer Events

Summer Events

Minions Trail

Minions Trail Our Easter Holidays Minions-themed trail will be running from March 25th – April 16th at Castlecomer Discovery Park! The Minions want to organise their own special Easter event, but they’ve lost all their Easter eggs! They’ll need your help in finding them. Along the way, learn which animals lay eggs, and which animals…

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Bio Blitz at Castlecomer Discovery Park

WHAT IS BIOBLITZ? Bioblitz is a fun effort to record all species living/growing within the Castlecomer area including wild, naturalised, and feral species, but does not include domesticated animals or species held in captivity. Plants growing within formal gardens or planted in flower beds are not accepted. Anyone can be involved, whether you’re a trained…

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Summer Bug Crafts

Summer Bug Crafts Summer Bug Crafts will be suitable for younger family members, ages 4-7. We’ll have a variety of simple things to make and do, so this one is aimed at nature fans who’d like a creative morning of painting, sticking, gluing and getting messy. Parents must be at hand for help with cutting!…

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Fossils & Dinosaurs

Fossils & Dinosaurs Those thrilled by prehistoric creatures will enjoy our Fossils & Dinosaurs which will draw from the incredible diversity of prehistoric remains found in the area. We’ll be handling real fossils and learning all about the history of prehistoric animals in Ireland and right here in Castlecomer. 11am-12pm, on July 13th, 20th, 26th…

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