Overview

There are over 300 hectares of rolling parkland, trails, mixed woodland, lakes and an arboretum at Curragh Chase. This planned landscape was the former home of the de Vere family, the most notable being Sir Aubrey de Vere who was a poet and an author. The façade of the former grand house sits proud on the hill overlooking the main car park and man-made lake. There are many wonderful features of the de Vere estate dotted around the Park for you to find, including; the impressive arboretum, a pet cemetery and a memorial cross.

For the nature lover, there are a number of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) in the park, largely due to the presence of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros). The hawfinch, a rare bird on Irish soils has frequently been seen at Curragh Chase, this bird appreciates the many hornbeam trees to be found within the Park. Coillte is currently involved in restoring native woodlands within important pockets in the park, including a native Yew woodland. Ducks and an array of waterfowl live and waddle in the area on and around the lake.

There is ample to do and see for an enjoyable day at Curragh Chase for all ages.

NO MORE COINS!

A NEW CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AT THIS CAR PARK

PAYMENT CAN NOW BE MADE BY CREDIT & DEBIT CARD
OR
ANY AP BASED PAYMENT SYSTEM

Annual passes are still valid and used in the normal way.
New annual passes can be purchased on www.coillte.ie

ENJOY YOUR VISIT

07.00 – 21.00 (1st April to 31st October)
08.00 – 18.00 (1st November to 31st March)

The park is located 22km west of Limerick city on the N69 coast road close to the villages of Kilcornan and Askeaton.


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Things to do

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VISITORS FACILITIES ON SITE

Access for all

Arboretum

Archaeological

Café

Car-park

Caravan /Campsite

EU LIFE Site

Forest Park

Leisure cycling

Orienteering

Picnic site

Playground

Toilets

Walking trails

Toilets open during Park opening hours only

Trail map