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…
This year we roll from Easter into the May Bank Holiday, so its good vibes all round! We are open Saturday 30 April, Sunday 1st May & Monday 2nd May for adventure and fun. So many of our visitors have been asking about when our boats will be open again, and we are delighted to…
We were delighted to be awarded funding under the Outdoor Recreation Scheme to upgrade our beautiful Ardra Walking Route. This work will take place over the summer. As part of the funding scheme we are also getting some of our main walking routes around the park resurfaced. This resurfacing work will take place on the…
Refresh, Re-energise & Reconnect this Easter at Castlecomer Discovery Park Home to Ireland’s Longest Zipwire! & so much more… Castlecomer Discovery Park is set on 80 acres of stunning woodland and lakes in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. It offers a range of adventure activities including tree top walks, Ireland’s longest zip wire, high ropes challenge, climbing…
Life & Legacy, An Evening of Music & Word to Celebrate Seamus Walsh Friday 8th April 2022 – 7.00 pm All Welcome – Free Event As we mark the year anniversary of the passing of our friend and colleague Seamus Walsh, Castlecomer Discovery Park would like to invite you to an evening of entertainment to commemorate…
Registration closes soon for free 11-week programme for farm families which begins March 15 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…
