Doneraile Park extends to c. 500 acres of woodland, wetlands and deer parks adjacent to the River Awbeg in Doneraile, Co. Cork.

It is the formal parkland of the St. Leger family who enclosed this beautiful space for their private use nearly 400 years ago. Today it is a public park run by the Office of Public Works and is open all year round. It contains formal gardens, pleasure grounds, river cascades and lakes, ancient trees, deer herds, Kerry cattle, and beautiful flora and fauna associated with the river and managed woodlands.

The Doneraile Park Education Primary Program allows school groups access to the wonderful world of bugs, animal tales and trails, become woodland warriors or explore water worlds in a safe environment.

So come and take part in a bug treasure hunt to find the weird and wonderful bugs that live under rocks and in trees … search for signs of native Irish animals that live here … learn about the secret senses of trees … investigate the river and wetlands and identify what strange creatures make the park their home!

Facilities include:

• Extensive car and bus parking facilities

• Tearooms (open 10-4pm in winter and 9-6pm in summer)

• Toilets at Tearooms and at main car park beside playground

• Picnic areas and playground

• Over 10km of woodland, parkland and river walks

• Outdoor class areas adjacent to picnic and river sites

• Indoor classroom adjacent to Tearooms

• Equipment and materials for activities available.

• The Doneraile Park Education Primary Program is promoted and facilitated by the Doneraile Development Association in conjunction with the Doneraile Court and Demesne Steering Group.