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)…
Winter Walk & Elf Village Fun 3th December 2021 In association with Yulefest Kilkenny Christmas is always a special time at Castlecomer Discovery Park, and although Santa isn’t stopping here this year, we will be opening the park for winter walks this holiday season. The elf village becomes Christmas central this year, as we light…
Taking the first steps into a new career! Castlecomer Discovery Park launches the second year of its’ FOUNDATION PROGRAMME IN ADVENTURE TOURISM in conjunction with the Kilkenny Carlow ETB. The Adventure Tourism sector is estimated to be valued at €1.2 billion and is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors within the Irish…
Castlecomer Discovery Park Celebrates Kilkenny Day in Style! 10th October 2021 Kilkenny Day is about celebrating everything that is wonderful about Kilkenny city and county; our communities, our heritage, our environment, our commerce, our creativity, our food, our hospitality, our sport and above all, our people. Nothing suits Castlecomer Discovery Park better than a reason…
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