Halloween Fun at Ballycroy National Park
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Sunday 30th October 2.00pm - 3.30pm
FREE EVENT
Learn about Irish Bats, followed by
some “batty” arts and crafts.
Why not come and make your own Halloween mask!
Suitable for children (5-10 years).
Parent/Guardian must remain with child(ren)
For more details please contact:
Visitor Centre 098 49888 or ballycroyvisitorcentre@ahg.gov.ie
Events 2011
The main events programme for 2011 is now complete. If you wish for your name to be added to our e-mailing list please contact us.
Special events and activities are organised throughout the year in Ballycroy National Park.
Some events are aimed at children and families, while others are suitable for the general public.
Click on the links below for further details:
ADMISSION IS FREE INTO THE VISITOR CENTRE, ALL SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS & WALKS FREE OF CHARGE
Heritage Week 2011
There are several events organised for Heritage Week (20th August until 28th August) in Ballycroy National Park. There will be guided walks of the nature trail, childrens' activities, special interest talks and a bat walk at the Visitor Centre. All the activities are, as usual, free of charge. Participants will hopefully come away from our events with a better appreciation of Ireland's wonderful wildlife and natural heritage.
Events for Heritage Week are as follows:
Guided Walks of Tóchar Daithí Bán (2km Nature Trail)
12 noon 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th 26th 27th & 28th
For more information on Guided Walks of the Trail
Ranger Led Hike* (4-5hours)
Meet at Visitor Centre at 11am on 26th August
*Booking essential, bookings taken from Monday 15th August. Please call the Visitor Centre to reserve a space - 098 49888.
Click here do download poster for this event (pdf)
Childrens’ Activities* (Each day at 2pm)
National Tell Tale Day 20th August 2pm
Plover Club Bats 23rd August,
Plover Club Butterflies & Moths 24th August
Plover Club Working With Wildlife 25th August
*Spaces limited, arrive early to avoid disappointment. Register at desk on arrival at Visitor Centre on day of event.
For more information on Childrens' Activities
Special Interest Talks at the Visitor Centre
Bat Talk & Walk 23rd August 8pm
The Bat Talk & Walk will involve an illustrated presentation on Irish Bats followed by a walk around the Visitor Centre to try to locate some of the bat species found in the locality using bat detectors. It must be noted that, as with all wildlife, there are no guarantees that bats will be seen on the night but we will try our hardest. This will also be weather dependent as bats, like ourselves, like to keep nice and warm and stay in when the weather conditions aren't too favourable!
Mayo’s Farming Heritage 28th August 3pm
A illustrated talk about Mayo's farming heritage in our dedicated education room at the Visitor Centre.
For more information on events please contact the Visitor Centre 098 49888 or email us
To download poster click on image or click here (pdf)
Guided Walks
There will be a guided walk held every Sunday at 2pm (except Sunday 28th), Monday and Wednesday (except Wednesday 24th) for the months of July & August (extra dates added for Heritage Week).
An Education Officer will take visitors along the 2km trail at the Visitor Centre pointing out some of the common bogland plants, as well as discussing different aspects of Ireland's wildlife and conservation in Ballycroy National Park.
The guided walk will begin at the Visitor Centre and take approximately 1 hour.
Please Note:
Walks are free of charge.
No dogs please.
Adults and children welcome.
Adults must accompany child/children for the duration of the walk.
View from the Nature Trail Tóchar Daithí Bán at Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre along with a simple map of the trail itself
Childrens' Activities
Due to popular demand The Plover Club will be running two days a week for July and August 2011, every Tuesday (except 30th August) and Thursday (and Wednesday 24th August - Heritage Week).
Each session will start at 2pm and different wildlife themes will be explored throughout the two months. The Plover Club is suitable for Primary School Aged Children with an interest in wildlife and nature.
The activities consist of an introduction to the days theme in our dedicated classroom, then a nature walk around the trail and the visitor centre followed by an arts and crafts session back at the Visitor Centre.
Please Note:
The sessions last between 1 and 2 hours and adults are expect to stay with the child(ren) for the duration of the activities.
The Plover Club is FREE of charge.
Spaces are limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Spaces will not be reserved and are based on first come first served basis.
Please register at reception desk on arrival at the Visitor Centre
