Registration closes soon for free 11-week programme for farm families which begins March 15 Â Practical tips and information about the impact CAP reform will have on farm family practices and incomes will be shared at the flexible, free 11-week pilot programme for farmers in the South East and Midlands region which begins on Tuesday next,…
Open for St. Patrick’s Weekend 2022 We are so delighted to let you know that we will be open for St. Patrick’s extra long weekend this year. Adventure activities are open 17th March, 18th March, 19th March, 20th March and every weekend after that until Easter (when we open for all school holidays). Castlecomer Discovery…
Farm families encouraged to sign up for free 11-week programme  Teagasc, the IFA, ICMSA, Macra na Feirme and more have teamed up with Kilkenny LEADER Partnership (KLP) to host free, 11-week programmes for farm families which are designed to help them improve their traditional and digital skills, learn about alternative farm futures and so much…
SERI part of Consortium that wins tender for DRCD Data Collection exercise on social enterprises Castlecomer Discovery Park is a proud #socialenterprise, working to develop rural tourism, create jobs and regenerate the local economy. Kathy Purcell, General Manager at the Discovery Park holds a position on the SERI Practioner’s Council and is delighted to announce…
Secondary School Tours at Ireland’s Top Activity Provider As the end of the academic year approaches we are busy booking in Secondary School groups for their end of year bonding trips and academic field study trips. This is just a quick email to update you with our current activity options for the remainder of the…
Book Your Primary School Tour for 2022 Now! It is that time of year again when teachers begin to organize the end of year school tour. We would be delighted to welcome your school to Castlecomer Discovery Park, voted “Best Activity Provider for 2022” in the Irish Independent Travel Awards. We have a wide range…
Castlecomer Discovery Park wins “Best Activity Provider” in the Irish Independent Travel Awards Any month that has blue Monday in it by nature can be a little challenging, but this January we are beaming as bright as a July day! We were thrilled to win the accolade of “Best Activity Provider” in the recent Irish…
Taking the first steps into a new career! Castlecomer Discovery Park is delighted to announce the second year of its Foundation Programme in Adventure Tourism, run in partnership with Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board. The Adventure Tourism sector is estimated to be valued at €1.2 billion and is one of the fastest growing…
Education and Public Engagement Manager  The Organisation Castlecomer Discovery Park is a multi-activity adventure park operating as a not-for-profit social enterprise. We welcome 144,000+ visitors annually with 11,000 participating in our outdoor learning programmes across formal education and informal public engagement sectors. Through adventure, curriculum-linked activities and public outreach, we are committed to promoting the…
The Elf Village is now open! This is a simple event designed to encourage families to come out for a winter walk in the forest this Christmas season. We encourage exercise and families spending time together outdoors. What to expect – Park in our car park (there is a fee for this €2 or €4)…
