THE largest plantation of its kind has been carried out in Glenveagh National Park as 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted. National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Glenveagh National Park have planted 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees in the Upper Glen of the park – the largest plantation of its kind that has […]
Over 250 people have reported Saturday’s earthquake
THE Irish National Seismic Network is urging people across Donegal who felt the earthquake this weekend to file a report on their website. So far, over 250 people have reported that they felt or heard the earthquake across Donegal. The 2.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Glenveagh National Park in northwest Donegal, in the early hours […]
Extra staff secured for Glenveagh as visitors soar
EXTRA staff and extended worker contracts for Glenveagh National Park has been confirmed as visitor numbers soar at the popular tourist attraction. The number of visitors to Glenveagh is already up by 20,000 in the first six months of this year. Advertisement The decision was made by Minister for Arts and Culture Heather Humphreys […]
€250,000 capital investment announced by Minister Ring
“Glenveagh National Park is one of the jewels of our natural heritage. It is a key stopping point on the Wild Atlatic Way.”
Young big hitters for major conference in Donegal
UP TO 150 of the brightest and most affluent young people from around Ireland and abroad are coming to Donegal for a major three-day conference.
No plans “whatsoever” to sell or privatise Glenveagh National Park
THE Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan, has said that there are no plans “whatsoever” to sell national parks like Glenveagh or to privatise the management, preservation or conservation of these parks.
Irish Wildlife Trust concerned over damage to Glenveagh National Park
THE Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has written to management of Glenveagh National Park expressing its concern that large areas of sensitive habitat are being destroyed illegally and for commercial purposes.
Glebe and Glenveagh ‘pull’ Welsh water after complaints
TWO of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions have been forced to stop selling Welsh bottled water and stock an Irish variety instead following complaints from patriotic members of the public.
An Bord Pleanala concerned about proposed wind farm near Glenveagh National Park
AN BORD Pleanala (ABP) has expressed concern over the visual impact of a proposed 16 turbine windfarm near Glenveagh National Park.