There are many wonderful sculptures in the forest including; the Irish Hare, the Fox, the Badger, the Otter, the Pine Marten, the Frog and the Red Ghosts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I access Dún a Rí Forest Park?
Dún a Rí is situated north of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan on the R179, the road to the town of Carrickmacross. It is also just a short drive from fascinating heritage sites like Carrickmacross, Kells and Newgrange.
When can I access Dún a Rí Forest Park by car?
Car park opens: 9am
Car park closes: 4:30pm (winter), 6:00pm (summer)
Is there a fee for parking?
Yes, the daily parking fee is €5 per car - Coins Only (50cent, €1 and €2 accepted)
Annual: €40.00 Access Card. The Access Card is valid in all Forest Parks listed on the Coillte website The Access Card is also valid for Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Centre To Purchase Or Renew Your Annual Access Card Click Here
What facilities and activities are available at Dún a Rí?
- Picnic Site
- Public toilet
- Walking Trails
- Viewing Points
- Historic buildings
- Sculpture Trail
There are four signposted walks in Dún a Rí Forest Park:
- River Walk
- Village Walk
- Nature Trail
- Yellow Walk - Dún a Rí
Download Coillte map of walking trails here http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/uploads/tx_r3coillterecreationsites/Dunanri.pdf
What restaurants and accommodation are available nearby?
Cabra Castle Hotel
T: +353 42 9667030 E: sales@cabracastle.com W: www.cabracastle.com
Dún a Rí House Hotel, Station Road Kingscourt.
T: +353 42 9668091 E: info@dunarihouse.com W: www.dunarihouse.com
Paul Tobin and Murtagh's Bar
T: +353 42 9667660
Visit the Coillte website for further information http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/
Enquiries please contact Mary Treacy E: mary.treacy@coillte.ie
Download Coillte brochure for Dún a Rí here: http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/dunaribrochure.pdf
Interactive Map
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This was originally the residence of the Pratt family until they moved to Cabra Castle (now a hotel) in 1814. It was subsequently retained as a shooting lodge ...
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This is reputedly the ruin of a castle built in 1607 by Gerald Fleming at a strategic point above the deep gorge. It is on record that an earlier castle ...
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For a long time, it has been known that ice remains frozen if it is kept cool and dry. This principle was put to good use in Southern Europe in the 16th century ...
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Now an old ruin beside the path between the car park and Fleming's Castle. It was built by the Pratt family and used by Colonel Joseph Pratt as a barracks around 1800 ...
Dún a Rí Forest Park website is a partnership project between Cavan County Council Arts Office and Coillte in association with Kingscourt Development Association.
Contact: artsoffice@cavancoco.ie
The wood sculptures at Dún A Rí Forest Park were created by Joey Burns. Joey has been carving / sculpting wood since 1988.
Learn more about Joey Burns by visiting his website www.irishwoodsculpture.ie