Lough Boora Discovery Park

09/06/2026

Memorial Walk in memory of Alan and Michael for Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group and Irish Kidney Association CLG, created by Martina Browne | iDonate.ie

07/06/2026

Rain tapping gently on the water, mist hanging over the bog, and the warmth of the sauna waiting for you. 🌧️🔥

There’s something special about a rainy Sunday morning at Lough Boora. Step out of the weather, settle into the heat, and let the week melt away as you soak in the sights and sounds of nature all around you.

Whether you’re joining us for a refreshing cold plunge or simply taking a moment to slow down, today is the perfect day to embrace the contrast of rain, warmth, and wellbeing.
Happy Sunday from Lough Boora Sauna.

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06/06/2026

Esker Arts presents Plein Air Painting Weekend at Lough Boora Discovery Park running Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June, 10am - 5pm

Registration Point: Beside café at entrance.

After a successful launch last year, Esker Arts is delighted to once again host a unique plein air painting workshop weekend based in the extraordinary and distinct environment of Lough Boora Sculpture Park.

Over the course of the weekend, artists Neal Greig, and Jock Nichol will guide attendees to develop paintings and drawings from the unique vistas available in the Lough Boora Sculpture Park, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts interested in its unique flora and wildlife. Attendees will have an option of a number of locations over the course of the weekend.

This workshop is suitable for:

Professional Artists
Amateur artists
Painters
Artists specialising in drawing
Artists interested in biodiversity and the botany of the bog
Attendees must bring their own supplies and equipment. Please be prepared for any and all weather conditions as Lough Boora is an outdoors space without shelter. While we anticipate good weather for the end of June, the climate in Ireland is unpredictable, so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities.

Both days will end with a round up discussion where attendees will discuss the works created during the day and the facilitators will provide expert critique and recommendations.

Tickets: €50 per day (+booking fee)
Booking: https://eskerarts-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660685

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06/06/2026

Attention to Visitors.
Access to Loch an Dochais via the Boora to Kilcormac road is temporarily closed for upgrade works.
Access to the western bank of the lake is still available for fishing and walking.
Apologies for any inconvenience.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

31/05/2026

We're open in Boora this Monday for the bank holiday.

The weather isn't what we hoped for but it does look like it will clear up around 12 🤞

We'll be there either way, please pop in for something nice🙏❤️ 🥪🧁☕️🍪

28/05/2026

Deepest sympathy to Maurice's family and friends, may he rest in peace.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of sculptor Maurice McDonagh, one of the pioneering artists whose vision helped shape the legacy of Lough Boora Sculpture Park. Maurice was among the distinguished group of Irish and international artists invited to participate in the inaugural Lough Boora International Sculpture Symposium in 2002, a landmark event that established the foundations of what would become one of Ireland’s most significant environmental sculpture parks. During the symposium, he created two enduring works, Raised Line and Raised Circle, sculptures that drew inspiration from the industrial heritage and unique landscape of the boglands, transforming familiar materials and forms into powerful artistic statements.

Maurice’s work was characterised by clarity, precision, and a deep sensitivity to place. His sculptures at Lough Boora continue to engage visitors, inviting reflection on the relationship between landscape, history, industry, and art. As we remember Maurice, we acknowledge not only his remarkable contribution to the 2002 symposium but also the lasting cultural legacy he leaves behind. His work remains an integral part of the story of Lough Boora, and his artistic vision will continue to inspire future generations who encounter his sculptures in the parklands he helped to shape.

My condolences to Maurice's family, friends, fellow artists, and all who worked with him over the years. His contribution to Lough Boora remains a lasting part of Ireland's sculptural landscape.

Reposing at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Killaveney, Tinahely (Y14 DA52) on Friday evening (29th May) from 5pm to 7pm. A Celebration of Maurice’s life will take place at his home in Rosnastraw (Y14 VY15) on Saturday (30th May) at 12 noon, followed by private family cremation.

27/05/2026