Slieve Aughty Centre

11/08/2026

Discover the magic of our native woodlands, fields and hedgerows with Edward Blain.

Join Edward for a hands-on mushroom foraging experience at the Slieve Aughty Centre in County Galway. You will learn how to safely identify wild mushrooms, understand our local ecosystem, and enjoy a brilliant day out in nature.

Our first autumn workshop is coming up fast on Sunday, 6th September from 11am to 5pm. Places are €60 per person and booking is essential.

Check out the link below to secure your spot before it fills up!Booking: slieveaughtycentre.com/upcoming-events/

10/07/2026

Escape to the Slieve Aughty Mountains this July!

Nestled on the edge of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, County Galway, Ireland.

Last-minute July offer – Save 10% on our Bed & Breakfast stays!
We have a limited number of rooms remaining, so now's the perfect time to book a relaxing getaway. Whether you're a couple, family, group of friends, or simply love the outdoors, enjoy scenic trails, horse riding, fresh organic food, and the peace of nature.

Book now on our website and claim your 10% last-minute discount:
www.slieveaughtycentre.com

12/06/2026

11/05/2026

Any horse riding bookings and enquiries, please email us at [email protected]

We do things differently at Slieve Aughty Centre. We believe in giving people plenty of time to connect with their horses, with a focus on quality time, care, and enjoyment

Most lessons and treks are 2 hours long, allowing you time to get to know your horse, enjoy brushing and tacking up, and fully relax into the experience.

We keep our groups small, with a maximum of 6 riders at a time, so advanced booking is essential.

SPRING SCHEDULE:
We are open Wednesday-Sunday 10-5pm
Lead rein rides are available every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays.
Treks are available any day of the week for a minimum of 2 persons.
And lessons only on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more info call: 09097 45246
Email: [email protected]

29/04/2026

1 day Wild Food foraging workshop!!
We have a special arragment with Our Wild Food Foraging Specialist this Sunday during Weekend in the Hills.
You can book on : https://www.celtnet.org/events/1-day-wild-food-foraging-workshop

25/04/2026

We are delighted to host a community tree planting event in collaboration with CELT and invite you to participate with us in celebrating 'Planting Trees, Growing Together'

Over the coming years our aim is to work with professional foresters and other specialist land management experts in the restoration of critical wetlands, biodiversity, hedgerows, and agroforestry at the Slieve Aughty Centre, and to create an exemplar model and center of excellence for nature restoration and bioregional education in the region, positioning CELT’s educational programme at the Slieve Aughty Centre as a key regional outdoor nature education facility and demonstration project for agroforestry and biodiversity conservation”

Notes: Please bring warm clothes for outdoors and spare warm clothes; bring a spade (if you can) and wellies. Lunch is provided.

Come and join us for a day out on Saturday 2nd of May to register please sign up here:

https://www.celtnet.org/events/community-tree-planting-day-at-slieve-aughty-centre

14/04/2026

Celebrate the joys of spring on the doorstep of Bealtaine with a guided foraging walk in the Slieve Aughty region. Together, we’ll seek out hawthorn and other wild herbs, gathering leaves and flowers of edible and medicinal plants to make salads, tonics, tinctures, and teas.

The workshop is led by Edward Blain, a forager with over 14 years of experience. Trained in England, he has worked professionally with wild herbs and mushrooms across England, the United States, and Ireland, supplying restaurants and farmers markets.

Edward is deeply passionate about edible and medicinal plants and has been involved in land restoration and wild plant regeneration projects. He brings a strong respect for the forest and its ecosystems, guiding participants to safely and confidently identify wild plants and understand their uses.

You’ll learn how to gather, clean, prepare, preserve, and cook with the wild plants of Slieve Aughty.

For more info and bookings: slieveaughtycentre.com/event/hawthorn-and-spring-herbs-workshop/

27/03/2026

Kick off your weekend the right way 🍕🔥

Join us every Friday from 6:30pm (April–October) for fresh, wood-fired pizza served up in a seriously good vibe. Whether you’re feeling cosy indoors or soaking up the evening air outside, we’ve got the perfect spot waiting for you.

On those golden evenings? We light up the campfire, grab a slice, sip something nice, and let the good times roll ✨

Great pizza. Great drinks. Even better company.

📞 Book your table: 087 6871769