Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine

Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine Wild Nephin is Ireland's 6th National Park located in NW Mayo. National Park Visitor Centre

08/06/2026

Over 5 different locations we had events from nature walks to heritage talks and plenty of dancing and tunes in between!

Thank you to everyone that joined us each day! Thank you to all the local communities that put in great work showcasing the heritage and culture of the region that we are all so proud of.

See you all next year!
ie





The Ginger & Wild Café at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend. 1...
08/06/2026

The Ginger & Wild Café at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend. 12th -14th June.

The Café will reopen Monday the 15th of June.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We have another full day of events taking place today. The Circus Science tour arrives at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre t...
07/06/2026

We have another full day of events taking place today.
The Circus Science tour arrives at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre today with free family friendly events running from 10.30am until 3pm.
At Bangor, the Home to Erris hike along the Bangor trail kicks off at 11am,
Also at Bangor there will be sheep dog demonstrations and sheep shearing at 2pm,
This will be followed by a biodiversity workshop with the woman's group, after all the family will be entertained with the amazing magic show with Dan, followed by music and light refreshments. All events will start at the Community centre
Moving onto the evening events at the Erris Coast Hotel , there will be light refreshments at 7pm followed by Irish dancing performances by the Moffatts school of Irish dancing. After this we will have a talk and presentation about the Corncrake and the amazing work that has been carried out on the Belmullet peninsula by local farmers and the corncrake team to create and protect habitats for this amazing bird.
A free bus will ferry us to the Corncrake site to listen to the birds call and return us back to the Erris Coast Hotel after.
All events are free and open to everyone.
Please note for hike you must register by contacting our visitor center on 098 49888.

06/06/2026

We had an amazing opening to our Nature Festival with John and Isabela Hoban last night at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre. We would like to thank Miriam and all at flourish and all who took part In what was a very special evening.

Please note that for our Rambling house and boxty event tomorrow at Letterkeen, there will be a free shuttle bus leavin...
05/06/2026

Please note that for our Rambling house and boxty event tomorrow at Letterkeen, there will be a free shuttle bus leaving Bangor at 2pm, stopping at Kennagh church at 2.20 and Shramore Church at 2.45 to take people to the events. This bus will also ferry people in to the Bothy Carpark from the Srahrevagh Carpark from 2.50pm and will return people back to their pick up locations after the events at 5pm.

Our FREE National Park Shuttle Bus will be running again from Tuesday 2nd of June to the end of August.Running from Tues...
04/06/2026

Our FREE National Park Shuttle Bus will be running again from Tuesday 2nd of June to the end of August.

Running from Tuesday to Saturday for June, July and August 9am – 7pm.

No bus Sunday and Monday.

This year the bus will run from Bangor Erris to Westport via the east of the park, taking in a request stop at Derry Lower (Western Way joins R312)^ and then Srahrevagh/Letterkeen (Srahrevagh Car Park*) this is to facilitate transport for walkers that may wish to do the Western Way/Bangor Trail or stay at one of our designated campsites** overnight.

It will then continue to Newport (Circle K Express Station) and Westport (Maxol Service Station, Newport Rd) before returning back to Bangor Erris, via Newport again, Mulranny (Hotel Car Park), a request stop at Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail (Trail Car Park)^ and Ballycroy Visitor Centre.

There will be a late bus departing Westport at 18:05 servicing the trails along the east of the park back to Bangor Erris for 19:00, with request stops at Srahrevagh/Letterkeen^ and Derry Lower^.

We hope this service will enable you to make the most of the National Park whether you are taking in a short stroll and coffee at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre or embarking on the ambitious Bangor Trail!

Take note this is a new route this year with some stop changes.

^Request Stops – please signal/inform driver

*The Srahrevagh Car Park is before the Letterkeen Trailhead (on the right) coming from the south and after it (on the left) coming from the north.

**We ask all overnight campers to register here www.campingwildnephin.com and to choose a designated campsite location.

https://www.nationalparks.ie/wild-nephin/summer-shuttle-bus-wild-nephin-national-park/

Sunday 7th JuneBangor Erris Events - Community Centre11:00 – Guided Hike – “Home to Erris” With Eoin McGreal (Wild Atlan...
04/06/2026

Sunday 7th June

Bangor Erris Events - Community Centre

11:00 – Guided Hike – “Home to Erris” With Eoin McGreal (Wild Atlantic Nature) * Booking required email [email protected]

2pm – Sheepdog Demonstration & Sheep Shearing

3pm – Women’s Group Showcase -

Local crafts, activities, and nature/gardening insights

4-5pm – Light refreshments and Children’s

Activities

4-5pm – Magic Show with Dan

5-6pm – Rambling House & Traditional Music



Join us on our final night in Geesala - Erris Coast Hotel

7pm – Light Refreshments

7 -8pm – Music & Dancing (Moffatt School of Dancing)

8:30pm– Talk: Corncrake LIFE Conservation Project

9:30pm – Bus to Belmullet Corncrake Site

Listen to live bird calls in their natural habitat.

Saturday 6th June Letterkeen Trailhead Events for Festival Weekend Wild Nephin National Park10:30 – Nephin Begers “Hidde...
04/06/2026

Saturday 6th June
Letterkeen Trailhead Events for Festival Weekend
Wild Nephin National Park

10:30 – Nephin Begers “Hidden Treasures” Guided Hike

Bus departs from Brannens, Newport 10:30 – €5

Registration at 11:00 at Letterkeen with Nephin Begers required (includes membership) – €10 * Booking required as places limited:
To book please contact Brannens - 087 6391777

12:00 – Marine Institute Family Fun Day

Learn all about the aquatic animals of Wild Nephin National Park

2 - 4pm – Traditional Boxty Making in the Bothy

3 - 5pm – Rambling House (Bothy)

Saturday 6th -Enniscoe North Mayo Heritage Centre
Events

5pm – Biodiversity Walk

6pm– Cattle Talk & Conservation Grazing Discussion

Including the story of Queen Maeve

7pm – Light Refreshments

7pm – Magic Show with Dan

8-9pm – Music & Dancing (Moffatt School of Dancing)

9pm – Bat Walk* Booking Required

email: [email protected]

Sunday 7th June - Ballycroy Visitor Centre welcomes Circus 250 Circus Science supported by Research Ireland Free Events ...
04/06/2026

Sunday 7th June - Ballycroy Visitor Centre welcomes Circus 250 Circus Science supported by Research Ireland Free Events

Circus Science by the Sea - on tour!

10:30am: Juanita’s Big Problem – One clown. A mountain of plastic. Binloads of humour. Can you help Juanita tackle plastic pollution?

11:15am: Bioplastics Unwrapped – Discover the truth about plastic degradation with experts from University College Dublin.

12pm: Expert Community Talk – Science uncovered, with a local expert.

1pm: Circus Skills Workshop – Discover your inner circus star and learn new tricks from marvellous Mel.

2pm: Dr. Jay’s Science Show – Dr. Jay does science like a showman – expect explosions, gadgets and giggles!


Free Admission All Welcome

https://circus250.com/event/circus-science-by-the-sea-on-tour-ballycroy

🌿 Best of luck to everyone involved in the inaugural Wild Nephin Nature Festival kicking off tomorrow 5th June - 7th Jun...
04/06/2026

🌿 Best of luck to everyone involved in the inaugural Wild Nephin Nature Festival kicking off tomorrow 5th June - 7th June 🌿

What a fantastic celebration of the landscapes, wildlife, heritage, and communities that make the Wild Nephin region so special.

From guided walks and biodiversity talks to family-friendly activities and opportunities to connect with nature, this festival showcases the very best of one of Ireland’s most remarkable natural environments.

We wish the organisers, volunteers, speakers, and visitors every success for what promises to be a memorable and inspiring weekend in North Mayo.

Enjoy the festival, explore the wonders of Wild Nephin, and take time to appreciate the unique beauty that surrounds us. 🍃🦋🌲

Wild Nephin National Park - Páirc Náisiúnta Néifinne Fiáine Erris Coast Hotel North Mayo Heritage Centre

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Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Ballycroy
F28RX77

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