It’s exciting times at Discovery Park HQ as we prepare to start work on our latest development, a brand new High Ropes Course! This will replace the existing “Tree Top Walk” with a state of the art ropes course which will space three levels from 3 meters to 9 meters. Suitable for 7 years upwards,…
Farmer Well Being Programme Starting March 22 2023 Castlecomer Discovery Park Rising fuel and fertilisers costs, regulatory change, climate change, just some of the challenges that are making farming life more pressurised than ever. Some of these pressures have been building year on year, invisibly layering on additional stresses which are affecting farmer health and…
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…
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…
