Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark

The Science of Meditation
Tuesday, 20th November 2018 @ 7pm - 8pm
Meet at Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Bawnboy, GPS: 54.10, -7.70
... As part of Science Week celebration join Joy O’Reilly from Sligo and local Geopark Guide Desmond Gough to learn about the benefits and reasons why meditation is so helpful to us in our everyday lives. Located on the Geopark site Jamp Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre is an excellent place to find out how a regular meditation practise can assist you in living your best life with a healthy mind and body.
Free. Everyone welcome. Contact +353 (0)49 9523448 or www.jampaling.org for more information.
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Did you know that Peregrine Falcons can fly at speeds of 240 miles per hour? That makes them the fastest animal on the planet!
We have several Peregrine Falcons nesting in our Geopark. Why don’t you get the binoculars out and see if you can spot them?
Visit https://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/ to find out where they’re hiding.

Don't forget that applications to volunteer with the Geopark close this Friday 26th October at 12 noon!
*Geopark Conservation Volunteer* - a varied role which can involve everything from cutting trees to counting dragonflies. The main tasks include: 1) Habitat Management to include:... - Scrub Clearance - Control of invasive species - Tree planting - Meadow management - Hazel Coppicing 2) Biodiversity Monitoring 3) Litter Picks
*Geopark Trails Volunteer* - visit a Geopark Site once a month to inspect the walking trails and report back any issues to the Geopark Team.
And of course... there will be tea!
Complete the volunteer forms you can find here: https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/…/arts-a nd-cul…/volunteering/
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Spooky Tours for #Halloween weekend are booking up quickly, so make sure to give our reception Wizards and Witches a call on +44(0)2866348855 to book your place!
#MarbleArchCaves #HalloweenSpooktacular

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Did you know that being outdoors boosts your energy and improves your focus? One study even suggests that spending 20 minutes outside gives your brain an energy boost similar to one cup of coffee! Another study found that just looking at pictures of nature boosted peoples mental energy!
So why don’t you skip that cup of coffee and go for a quick walk instead!
Find out about our amazing Geopark sites at https://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/di scover-the-geopark/

Did you know that the hind legs of squirrels are double jointed which gives them the ability to run up and down trees very quickly? At this time of year it’s extra helpful for them to store nuts in time for winter!
Hundreds of squirrels call our Geopark home and if you’re lucky enough you might even meet some on your travels!
Find out about our many Geopark sites at https://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/di scover-the-geopark/

We are delighted to launch the shiny new 'Field Guide to the Geodiversity of the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark' (catchy - we know). This weather resistant guide has been developed to assist post-primary teachers in using the remarkable outdoor classroom that exists in the Geopark.
There are a limited number of hard copies of the guide which will be distributed to each secondary school within the Geopark area. The guides are also available to download. For more inf...o check out the below link!
These field guides have been developed with the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland with funding through the Drifting Apart project.
#macgeopark #education #geoclassroom #STEM #outdoorclassroom #postprimary #teachingtheteacher
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Cavan County Council
http://bit.ly/geodiversityguide
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Celebrate Celtic New Year at Cavan Burren Park with local Geopark Guide Bee Smith. Experience a guided tour of this prehistoric landscape home to our ancestors for thousands of years.
€ 10/ £8pp. Booking essential. Please wear sturdy footwear and warm waterproof clothing.
For more information or to book a place please contact Bee on +353 (0) 71 9643936.

This one is not to be missed!

#MarbleArchCaves open today until 3pm!
Full walking tours available today (no boats) including the history and geology of the cave! Contact the Visitor Centre on +44 (0) 2866348855 to book your place!

Did you know?

VOLUNTEER WITH THE GEOPARK
Are you interested in getting involved with the Geopark? Maybe you have a favourite Geopark trail or want to gain valuable conservation and outdoor working experience. Perhaps you would just love to spend more time outdoors, meet new people and become part of a team.
Check out the link below for more information on becoming a ... - Geopark Trails Volunteer - Geopark Conservation Volunteer
We look forward to hearing from you!
#volunteering #volunteernow #macgeopark
https://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/†¦/volunteer-with-th…/
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Great opportunity to discover more about this area and maybe take some other Geopark sites while you're here!

**VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY**
Are you interested in getting involved with the Geopark? Maybe you walk in the Geopark on a regular basis, or do you want to gain valuable conservation and outdoor working experience? Or perhaps you would like to spend more time outdoors.
Check out the link below for more information on becoming a ... - Geopark Trails Volunteer - Geopark Conservation Volunteer
We look forward to hearing from you!
#volunteering #volunteernow #macgeopark
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Samhain Picnic Saluting the Ancestors
28th October 2018 @ 2pm-3.30pm
Meet at Interpretative Centre, Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion, GPS: 54.26, -7.88
... Celebrate Celtic New Year at Cavan Burren Park with local Geopark Guide Bee Smith. Experience a guided tour of this prehistoric landscape home to our ancestors for thousands of years.
€ 10/ £8pp. Booking essential. Please wear sturdy footwear and warm waterproof clothing.
For more information or to book a place please contact Bee on +353 (0) 71 9643936.
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It’s not something we should talk about only one day a year, but #WorldMentalHealthDay is a good opportunity to talk about how we are feeling.
Scientific studies have been carried out which support that both enjoying the outdoors and getting some exercise both impact positively on our mental (and physical!) wellbeing. Who are we to argue with #science?! The perfect reason to #getactive and #getoutside!

OCTOBER SITE OF THE MONTH
Cuilcagh Mountain Scenic Drive
The Cuilcagh Mountain scenic route takes you all the way round the majestic Cuilcagh Mountain at the heart of the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark. This breath-taking journey takes in some of the most stunning landscape and natural and built heritage that the Geopark has to offer. The itinerary starts at the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre but the route can be started from any of the stopping points.
... (Please note that Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre will be closed from 5th November 2018 – 15th March 2019).
Check out our website for a detailed itinerary and a route map:
https://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com/†¦/cuilcagh-mountain…/
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We were there today. Seriously under sold attraction in N.I.! Great tour guide who was very informative. Only criticism is that your shop could do well to sell books about the caves.

We went today and done the tour it was brilliant definitely worth the vist. The tour guide Kieran was brilliant very informative and great fun even kept the kids entertained the whole way through. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Two people. Noreen at reception, who showed extreme kindness and made a lasting impression on me. Then nial the tour guide. Funny informative, a breath of fresh air. Caves are spectacular. Well worth a visit

Had a brilliant time and our tour guide, Kieran, was excellent and good fun and kept us all entertained through the tour while be very informative.

Great tour by Tara. Really enjoyable and informative experience.

Great place. Very informative. Great for kids. But best to book in advance.

Great place to visit - Surroundings and the caves themselves are fantastic. Tour guide, Oisin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable - Recommended him for an immediate pay rise! Not expensive either and the cafe is good.

Good Fun on the Halloween tour yesterday with a superb guide called Chris. Funny, interesting and professional. My first time in the caves and we brought friends from England who were blown away. This really is a world class attraction. Just brilliant. We’ll be back!!

Beautiful place, cave and the surrounding area. We will be back for more exploring as there is more walks that we would like to do. Cormac - the cave tour guide, made the tour really enjoyable and fun.

Amazing place for children and adults. The guided tours are wonderful

Amazing experience for all of the family, good value and our guide was very nice and funny. Great fun day out.

Absolutely amazing, our tour guide, Ross, definitely made the tour much more enjoyable! Very knowledge and passionate about everything. Answered any questions or queries happily.

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, our tour guide Owen(conor) was brilliant .

The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, & Accomodating .It is brilliant value for money and there are picnic benches here also so we had a great family day out .

I would recommend of your asthmatic to bring inhalers with you .

The staff do ask if you have any Health problems and are very accommodating to everyone's needs.

I definitely recommend a trip here & its a lot better than other caves we have visited. We will be returning soon :) .

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, I've been here before but it gets better every time. The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, funny and accommodating. I definitely recommend a trip here well worth the money.

A great way to spend a few hours. The children really enjoyed the caves.

A fantastic tour of the Marble Arch Caves...breath taking!!!...thank you tour guides you were brilliant!

Good fun, but ring and check the full tour is open before going. We were limited and only saw half the caves

A Tourism "must" when visiting Fermanagh!

We were there today. Seriously under sold attraction in N.I.! Great tour guide who was very informative. Only criticism is that your shop could do well to sell books about the caves.

We went today and done the tour it was brilliant definitely worth the vist. The tour guide Kieran was brilliant very informative and great fun even kept the kids entertained the whole way through. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Two people. Noreen at reception, who showed extreme kindness and made a lasting impression on me. Then nial the tour guide. Funny informative, a breath of fresh air. Caves are spectacular. Well worth a visit

Had a brilliant time and our tour guide, Kieran, was excellent and good fun and kept us all entertained through the tour while be very informative.

Great tour by Tara. Really enjoyable and informative experience.

Great place. Very informative. Great for kids. But best to book in advance.

Great place to visit - Surroundings and the caves themselves are fantastic. Tour guide, Oisin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable - Recommended him for an immediate pay rise! Not expensive either and the cafe is good.

Good Fun on the Halloween tour yesterday with a superb guide called Chris. Funny, interesting and professional. My first time in the caves and we brought friends from England who were blown away. This really is a world class attraction. Just brilliant. We’ll be back!!

Beautiful place, cave and the surrounding area. We will be back for more exploring as there is more walks that we would like to do. Cormac - the cave tour guide, made the tour really enjoyable and fun.

Amazing place for children and adults. The guided tours are wonderful

Amazing experience for all of the family, good value and our guide was very nice and funny. Great fun day out.

Absolutely amazing, our tour guide, Ross, definitely made the tour much more enjoyable! Very knowledge and passionate about everything. Answered any questions or queries happily.

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, our tour guide Owen(conor) was brilliant .

The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, & Accomodating .It is brilliant value for money and there are picnic benches here also so we had a great family day out .

I would recommend of your asthmatic to bring inhalers with you .

The staff do ask if you have any Health problems and are very accommodating to everyone's needs.

I definitely recommend a trip here & its a lot better than other caves we have visited. We will be returning soon :) .

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, I've been here before but it gets better every time. The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, funny and accommodating. I definitely recommend a trip here well worth the money.

A great way to spend a few hours. The children really enjoyed the caves.

A fantastic tour of the Marble Arch Caves...breath taking!!!...thank you tour guides you were brilliant!

Good fun, but ring and check the full tour is open before going. We were limited and only saw half the caves

A Tourism "must" when visiting Fermanagh!

We were there today. Seriously under sold attraction in N.I.! Great tour guide who was very informative. Only criticism is that your shop could do well to sell books about the caves.

We went today and done the tour it was brilliant definitely worth the vist. The tour guide Kieran was brilliant very informative and great fun even kept the kids entertained the whole way through. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Two people. Noreen at reception, who showed extreme kindness and made a lasting impression on me. Then nial the tour guide. Funny informative, a breath of fresh air. Caves are spectacular. Well worth a visit

Had a brilliant time and our tour guide, Kieran, was excellent and good fun and kept us all entertained through the tour while be very informative.

Great tour by Tara. Really enjoyable and informative experience.

Great place. Very informative. Great for kids. But best to book in advance.

Great place to visit - Surroundings and the caves themselves are fantastic. Tour guide, Oisin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable - Recommended him for an immediate pay rise! Not expensive either and the cafe is good.

Good Fun on the Halloween tour yesterday with a superb guide called Chris. Funny, interesting and professional. My first time in the caves and we brought friends from England who were blown away. This really is a world class attraction. Just brilliant. We’ll be back!!

Beautiful place, cave and the surrounding area. We will be back for more exploring as there is more walks that we would like to do. Cormac - the cave tour guide, made the tour really enjoyable and fun.

Amazing place for children and adults. The guided tours are wonderful

Amazing experience for all of the family, good value and our guide was very nice and funny. Great fun day out.

Absolutely amazing, our tour guide, Ross, definitely made the tour much more enjoyable! Very knowledge and passionate about everything. Answered any questions or queries happily.

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, our tour guide Owen(conor) was brilliant .

The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, & Accomodating .It is brilliant value for money and there are picnic benches here also so we had a great family day out .

I would recommend of your asthmatic to bring inhalers with you .

The staff do ask if you have any Health problems and are very accommodating to everyone's needs.

I definitely recommend a trip here & its a lot better than other caves we have visited. We will be returning soon :) .

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, I've been here before but it gets better every time. The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, funny and accommodating. I definitely recommend a trip here well worth the money.

A great way to spend a few hours. The children really enjoyed the caves.

A fantastic tour of the Marble Arch Caves...breath taking!!!...thank you tour guides you were brilliant!

Good fun, but ring and check the full tour is open before going. We were limited and only saw half the caves

A Tourism "must" when visiting Fermanagh!

We were there today. Seriously under sold attraction in N.I.! Great tour guide who was very informative. Only criticism is that your shop could do well to sell books about the caves.

We went today and done the tour it was brilliant definitely worth the vist. The tour guide Kieran was brilliant very informative and great fun even kept the kids entertained the whole way through. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Two people. Noreen at reception, who showed extreme kindness and made a lasting impression on me. Then nial the tour guide. Funny informative, a breath of fresh air. Caves are spectacular. Well worth a visit

Had a brilliant time and our tour guide, Kieran, was excellent and good fun and kept us all entertained through the tour while be very informative.

Great tour by Tara. Really enjoyable and informative experience.

Great place. Very informative. Great for kids. But best to book in advance.

Great place to visit - Surroundings and the caves themselves are fantastic. Tour guide, Oisin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable - Recommended him for an immediate pay rise! Not expensive either and the cafe is good.

Good Fun on the Halloween tour yesterday with a superb guide called Chris. Funny, interesting and professional. My first time in the caves and we brought friends from England who were blown away. This really is a world class attraction. Just brilliant. We’ll be back!!

Beautiful place, cave and the surrounding area. We will be back for more exploring as there is more walks that we would like to do. Cormac - the cave tour guide, made the tour really enjoyable and fun.

Amazing place for children and adults. The guided tours are wonderful

Amazing experience for all of the family, good value and our guide was very nice and funny. Great fun day out.

Absolutely amazing, our tour guide, Ross, definitely made the tour much more enjoyable! Very knowledge and passionate about everything. Answered any questions or queries happily.

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, our tour guide Owen(conor) was brilliant .

The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, & Accomodating .It is brilliant value for money and there are picnic benches here also so we had a great family day out .

I would recommend of your asthmatic to bring inhalers with you .

The staff do ask if you have any Health problems and are very accommodating to everyone's needs.

I definitely recommend a trip here & its a lot better than other caves we have visited. We will be returning soon :) .

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, I've been here before but it gets better every time. The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, funny and accommodating. I definitely recommend a trip here well worth the money.

A great way to spend a few hours. The children really enjoyed the caves.

A fantastic tour of the Marble Arch Caves...breath taking!!!...thank you tour guides you were brilliant!

Good fun, but ring and check the full tour is open before going. We were limited and only saw half the caves

A Tourism "must" when visiting Fermanagh!

We were there today. Seriously under sold attraction in N.I.! Great tour guide who was very informative. Only criticism is that your shop could do well to sell books about the caves.

We went today and done the tour it was brilliant definitely worth the vist. The tour guide Kieran was brilliant very informative and great fun even kept the kids entertained the whole way through. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Two people. Noreen at reception, who showed extreme kindness and made a lasting impression on me. Then nial the tour guide. Funny informative, a breath of fresh air. Caves are spectacular. Well worth a visit

Had a brilliant time and our tour guide, Kieran, was excellent and good fun and kept us all entertained through the tour while be very informative.

Great tour by Tara. Really enjoyable and informative experience.

Great place. Very informative. Great for kids. But best to book in advance.

Great place to visit - Surroundings and the caves themselves are fantastic. Tour guide, Oisin, was very pleasant and knowledgeable - Recommended him for an immediate pay rise! Not expensive either and the cafe is good.

Good Fun on the Halloween tour yesterday with a superb guide called Chris. Funny, interesting and professional. My first time in the caves and we brought friends from England who were blown away. This really is a world class attraction. Just brilliant. We’ll be back!!

Beautiful place, cave and the surrounding area. We will be back for more exploring as there is more walks that we would like to do. Cormac - the cave tour guide, made the tour really enjoyable and fun.

Amazing place for children and adults. The guided tours are wonderful

Amazing experience for all of the family, good value and our guide was very nice and funny. Great fun day out.

Absolutely amazing, our tour guide, Ross, definitely made the tour much more enjoyable! Very knowledge and passionate about everything. Answered any questions or queries happily.

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, our tour guide Owen(conor) was brilliant .

The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, & Accomodating .It is brilliant value for money and there are picnic benches here also so we had a great family day out .

I would recommend of your asthmatic to bring inhalers with you .

The staff do ask if you have any Health problems and are very accommodating to everyone's needs.

I definitely recommend a trip here & its a lot better than other caves we have visited. We will be returning soon :) .

Absolutely amazing my kids loved it, a definite must do, I've been here before but it gets better every time. The staff in the centre and the guides are so nice, funny and accommodating. I definitely recommend a trip here well worth the money.

A great way to spend a few hours. The children really enjoyed the caves.

A fantastic tour of the Marble Arch Caves...breath taking!!!...thank you tour guides you were brilliant!

Good fun, but ring and check the full tour is open before going. We were limited and only saw half the caves

A Tourism "must" when visiting Fermanagh!