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Dawn chorus Day at The Irish National Heritage Park

NATIONAL DAWN CHORUS DAY: Is this Sunday 20th May, at 4.30am with the Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club leading the Annual Dawn Chorus Day at the Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. The Dawn Chorus is FREE, though there will be … Continue reading

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Students on fact-finding mission

NINETY-THREE students attending St. Kevin’s Community College made their down to Wexford and the National Heritage Park on a fact-finding mission. The visiting students from the Dunlavin school were split into two groups and brought back in time as they … Continue reading

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Two Day Bow Making Course

The Irish National Heritage Park is delighted to offer a two-day bow-making course with renowned bow-maker Mike Hanrahan.   Mike is probably the foremost authority on traditional bow-making and archery in Ireland.   He is passionate about his craft and deeply knowledgeable … Continue reading

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Mini BioBlitz at The Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford

    Mini BioBlitz at The Irish National Heritage Park, Wexford Wexford Naturalists’ Field Club will hold a wildlife recording bioblitz on Saturday 12th May, between 10am and 4pm, at the Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. The club hopes … Continue reading

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Cattle descended from Small Herd Domesticated 10,500 Years Ago

All cattle are descended from as few as 80 animals that were domesticated from wild ox in the Near East some 10,500 years ago, according to a new genetic study.   An international team of scientists from the CNRS and … Continue reading

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Hawk on the Crannog

Visit The Irish National Heritage Park this Sunday 22nd April and Come-Face-to Face – with one of Nature’s Top predators. From 2.30pm to 4pm Sunday 22nd April meet our expert falconer, Jim O’ Connor and one of his hawks on the Crannog. General admissions to … Continue reading

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New roofs for old!

The Church in the Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig is getting a brand new look as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Park. The old stone roof, which was leaking heavily, is being replaced with a magnificent new roof … Continue reading

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Ancient grains planted at Heritage Park

“Our friends at Butser Ancient Farm in the UK   recently supplied us with a small but precious selection of ancient grains, of types used by Stone Age farmers here in Ireland some 6,000 years ago.  We have two types of … Continue reading

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Bush Craft Skills

A Two-day Bush Craft Skills course for 15-17 year olds is taking place over the Easter Break from 10-11th April at The Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. Children attending this Easter Bush Craft course will learn Camp craft, safety, … Continue reading

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Heritage Park nominated for Irish Restaurant Awards

We are delighted to announce that the Irish National Heritage Park has been nominated for The 2012 Irish Restaurant Awards. The Fulacht Fiadh Restaurant at The Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford has been nominated in two categories Best “Customer … Continue reading

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