Drumnaph Nature Reserve

Drumnaph Nature Reserve Ireland's largest community-owned nature reserve, with trails through ancient woodland and native meadows. www.ancarn.org/upcoming-events

We work in conjunction with Carntogher Community Association (see website) within a growing Gaeltacht (Irish speaking district). Our aim is to eventually provide all services bilingually and as the farm grows we will be able to offer accommodation for visitors to the area. Come and visit anytime and enjoy woodland walks and see our rare breed animals.

Bealach iontach chun maidin a chaitheamh! Chruthaigh an grúpa píosaí iontacha ealaíne ag baint úsáid as tírdhreach Dhroi...
19/06/2026

Bealach iontach chun maidin a chaitheamh! Chruthaigh an grúpa píosaí iontacha ealaíne ag baint úsáid as tírdhreach Dhroim nDamh mar inspioráid le linn ár gCeardlann Phéintéireachta Plein Air. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a bhí linn, le hEimear as an cheardlann a éascú, agus leis The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland agus Arts Council NI as a gcuid tacaíochta.

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What a wonderful way to spend a morning! During our Plein Air Painting Workshop last weekend, the group completed some fantastic paintings using the beautiful surroundings of Drumnaph as inspiration. A big thank you to those who joined us, Eimear for facilitating the workshop, and The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Northern Ireland for supporting this event.

Meabhrúchán do Chuairteoirí ~ Ar mhaithe le sábháilteacht agus tairbhe an chuairteora, chomh maith leis an fiadhúlra atá...
12/06/2026

Meabhrúchán do Chuairteoirí ~ Ar mhaithe le sábháilteacht agus tairbhe an chuairteora, chomh maith leis an fiadhúlra atá ina gcónaí anseo, iarrann muid oraibh bhur madaidh a choinneáil ar iall. Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur gcomhoibriú.

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Visitor Reminder ~ For the safety and enjoyment of all who visit Drumnaph, as well as the wildlife that lives here, please be reminded that dogs must be kept on the lead at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

An deireadh seachtaine seo! This weekend! https://ancarn.org/whats-on/plein-air-painting-workshop/Foghlaim an dóigh le t...
11/06/2026

An deireadh seachtaine seo! This weekend!
https://ancarn.org/whats-on/plein-air-painting-workshop/

Foghlaim an dóigh le tírdhreacha Plein Air a phéinteáil leis an ealaíontóir agus éascaitheoir ghairmiúil, Eimear. treoróidh Eimear thú fríd na céimeanna le do phictiúr féin a chruthú le haicriligh, agus tú ar do shuaimhneas ag baint suilt as radharcanna agus fuaimeanna Thearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh.

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Learn how to paint Plein Air landscapes with professional artist and facilitator, Eimear. Eimear will guide you through the steps to create your own painting with acrylics, while you relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the serene landscape of Drumnaph Nature Reserve.

https://ancarn.org/whats-on/plein-air-painting-workshop/Foghlaim an dóigh le tírdhreacha Plein Air a phéinteáil leis an ...
05/06/2026

https://ancarn.org/whats-on/plein-air-painting-workshop/

Foghlaim an dóigh le tírdhreacha Plein Air a phéinteáil leis an ealaíontóir agus éascaitheoir ghairmiúil, Eimear. treoróidh Eimear thú fríd na céimeanna le do phictiúr féin a chruthú le haicriligh, agus tú ar do shuaimhneas ag baint suilt as radharcanna agus fuaimeanna Thearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh.

🎨🖌️🌿

Learn how to paint Plein Air landscapes with professional artist and facilitator, Eimear. Eimear will guide you through the steps to create your own painting with acrylics, while you relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the serene landscape of Drumnaph Nature Reserve.

An raibh a fhios agat gurb iad na beacha baineanna amháin atá in ann cealg a thabhairt? 🐝Nó go mbíonn cuid aifidí torrac...
03/06/2026

An raibh a fhios agat gurb iad na beacha baineanna amháin atá in ann cealg a thabhairt? 🐝Nó go mbíonn cuid aifidí torrach ó bhroinn agus go mbíonn clóin acu? 🤯 Seo cuid de na fíricí iontacha a d’fhoghlaim muid le linn ár n-imeacht, Seilg Feithidí, Dé Domhnaigh le ! Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a d’fhreastail ar an imeacht agus a tháinig ar gach cineál ciaróg, damhán alla, beach agus go leor eile 🤩

Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil leis The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland as tacaíocht a thabhairt don ócáid seo.

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Did you know that only female bees can sting? 🐝Or that some aphids are born pregnant and give birth to clones? 🤯These are just a few of the fascinating facts we learned during our Bug Hunt sessions on Sunday with ! A big thank you to everyone who joined us and searched high and low for all different kinds of beetles, spiders, bees and much more 🤩

We would like to thank The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland for supporting this event.

(English Below)Meabhrúchán do chuairteoirí go bhfuil plandaí ag fás i dTearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh atá faoi chosaint dhl...
29/05/2026

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Meabhrúchán do chuairteoirí go bhfuil plandaí ag fás i dTearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh atá faoi chosaint dhlíthiúil agus níor chóir iad a phiocadh nó a bhaint ó fhréamh, mar shampla sabhaircíní, cloigíní gorma agus nuacht bhallach. Is ceann de 7 bPrionsabal 'Ná Fág Lorg' é 'Fág Rud Ar Bith A Fhaigheann Tú', agus ní mór dúinn cloígh leis seo chun ár dtionchar ar an timpeallacht a laghdú agus spás fuinniúil agus sláintiúil a chothú.

Go raibh maith agaibh as bhur gcomhoibriú.

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A reminder to all our visitors that some of the plants growing in Drumnaph Nature Reserve are protected by law, and should not be picked or uprooted. Some examples include primroses, bluebells and common spotted orchid. 'Leave What You Find' is one of the 7 Principles of 'Leave no Trace', and upholding this minimises our impact on the environment and helps sustain a healthy and vibrant space.

Thank you for your cooperation.

(English below)Maidir leis an alt ar na mallaibh maidir le Tearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh, tabhraígí do bhur n-aire gur ar ...
15/05/2026

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Maidir leis an alt ar na mallaibh maidir le Tearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh, tabhraígí do bhur n-aire gur ar sa chuid íochtarach den tearmann (in áiteanna ar thaobh an Iontaobhais Choillearnaí de) atá na cosáin a bhfuil damáiste déanta dóibh. Tá bail mhaith i dtólamh ar na cosáin sa chuid atá faoi úinéireacht Choiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair. Tabhraígí do bhur n-aire fosta go mbeidh CFCT ag tabhairt faoi ghnáthobair chothabhála ar Chonairí an Ruachain agus Loch Bran sna seachtainí beaga amach romhainn, agus go mbeidh na cosáin sin á ndruidim go sealadach chuige sin.

Is áis luachmhar don phobal é Tearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh, agus ó tharla nach bhfuil aon chroímhaoiniú á fháil ag CFCT, bíonn airgead á bhailiú againn trí réimse imeachtaí le tacú leis an obair chothabhála agus forbartha uilig, agus leis an láthair a chaomhnú ar mhaith leis an phobal. Táimid buíoch as an tacaíocht leanúnach a chuireann sibh ar fáil dúinn ina leith seo.



In relation to the recent article regarding Drumnaph Nature Reserve, please note the damaged paths are limited to the lower section of the site (parts of the Woodland Trust owned section). The paths on the Carntogher Community Association owned part of the reserve remain in good and accessible condition. Please also be advised that CCA will be undertaking some routine maintenance work on the Ruachan trail and Loch Bran trails in the coming weeks, requiring temporary path closures to facilitate this.

Drumnaph Nature Reserve is a valuable community asset, and as Carntogher Community Association does not receive core funding, funds are raised through a range of initiatives to support all maintenance and development works, and preserve this site for the wider community’s enjoyment. We appreciate your continued support.

🚨🌊 MÓRSHIÚL AR SON LOCH nEATHACH  || MARCH FOR LOUGH NEAGH 🌊🚨Save Lough Neagh
14/05/2026

🚨🌊 MÓRSHIÚL AR SON LOCH nEATHACH || MARCH FOR LOUGH NEAGH 🌊🚨

Save Lough Neagh

Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil le Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland as ceardlann iontach ar  leamhain agus féi...
14/05/2026

Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil le Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland as ceardlann iontach ar leamhain agus féileacáin dhúchasacha a éascú Dé Sathairn! Bhí lá galánta againn ag foghlaim faoi chuid dár speiceas tosaíochta, agus ag spaisteoireacht thart ar Thearmann Dúlra Dhroim nDamh 🦋

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A big thank you to Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland for delivering a wonderful workshop about our native moth and butterfly species on Saturday! We had a brilliant day learning about some of our priority species, and exploring Drumnaph Nature Reserve to see what we could find 🦋

Address

15 Halfgayne Road
Maghera
BT465PB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+442879549978

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