Every year our insurance renewal comes round and every year we find ourselves tearing our hair out, trying to find quotations, filling in endless questionnaires and basically wondering if this will be the year that we will not get a quote, meaning we will have to close the doors of our social enterprise. A social…
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…
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!…
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…
Summer Bug Detectives Our Summer Bug Detectives will provide a chance for kids to get close to the little things that scurry in the park! Our on-site ecologist will be on hand to guide the minibeast fans in your life to find the species that live in our natural habitats, and learn all about their…
Education Events at Castlecomer Discovery Park this Summer Castlecomer Discovery Park will have a variety of great wildlife-themed events for young people this July and August. Summer Bug Detectives (our outdoor insect hunts), Fossil & Dinosaur Activity Sessions, and Animal Crafts for younger children, as well as our August Discovery Summer Camp week. All will…
Summer 2022 at Castlecomer Discovery Park It’s finally here! July 1st and we are open every day for adventure, fun, learning, shopping, eating and most importantly creating happy summer memories. We are delighted to welcome you to our 80 acres of woodlands and picturesque lakes, located in the historic town of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Before…
Exploring Nature & Adventure this Summer – Castlecomer Discovery Park launches its Summer Camps for 2022 Castlecomer Discovery Park are running a ‘Discovery Camp’ for boys and girls aged 8-12 years old this August. The Camp will be running for four days, from 8th – 11th August, 10am-2pm each day. Spaces are limited and must…
Press Release: Kilkenny Cruinniú na nÓg Programme Title: Exploring Dragons and Dinosaurs in Castlecomer in partnership with Kilkenny Cruinniú na nÓg festival. Pupils from Presentation Convent N.S. and Comer Boys N.S. have come together to learn about and explore the rich natural heritage and biodiversity which exists in the Castlecomer area, through the lens of sustainability and…
We are delighted to announce that Cian Gill has joined our team as Education & Public Engagement Manager. A few words from Cian… Just a quick note to introduce myself: I’m Cian, the new Education & Public Engagement Manager at Castlecomer Discovery Park. It’s my goal to strengthen and expand on all educational experiences at…
