The Glenveagh National Park is situated in the hub of Derryveagh Mountains in the northwestern part of Co. Donegal. It is an isolated place with impressively immaculate lakes and striking rugged mountain wilds. The national park is spread on an area of 16,000 hectares and it comprises of three major regions. The ex- Glenveagh Estate, is the biggest of all these areas and it constitutes a major portion of the Derryveagh Mountains.

Some of the wild lives you can spot at this park are hares, golden plover, peregrine falcon, ravens. You will also be welcomed by the biggest inhabitant of the park, the red deer.

You can also spot a variety of migratory birds like African Chiffchaff, spotted fly catcher, etc. The Irish native and rare bird, the wooden warbler can also be found here.

Until 1912, the Golden Eagle was a common bird at Glenveagh National Park, but late it became extinct. Six Golden Eagles were introduced in 2001, and 42more were released in 2005. Since Golden eagle breed only, when they are 5 to 6 year of age, it is assumed that some 6 to 8 pairs would be breeding presently.

The short winter days are the ideal time to witness the Golden birds.

Opening hours

The park is opened from 10:00 am to 6:00pm in between the month of March to October. The last admission is at 5pm.

From October to March, the park is opened from 9am to 5pm. The last admission is at 4pm.

The park is opened on all days in a year except on Christmas week and on Good Friday.

There are no admission fees for the park.

Address

Glenveagh National Park
Churchill
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
Ph.No: +00 353 (0)74-91-37090 extension 3608, 3609
Fax: +00 353 (0)74-91-37072
E-mail:[email protected]

Accommodation near the park

Station House Hotel Letterkenny
Lower Main St, Letterkenny, Ireland (previously Ramada Encore)
074 912 3100