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Our Facilities

Conservation
at Crann

Our Facilities

Conservation
at Crann

Conservation at Crann is a vast 20 acre accessible site for families to roam natural woodland, wildflower fields and riversides just outside Kanturk, Co. Cork. It is a place where families can spend time together in an accessible natural environment. 

Conservation at Crann is for use by children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities who are registered clients of Crann, their families and invited guests. 

All visitors must complete an online booking prior to attending. We cannot facilitate visitors who have not pre-booked.

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How to Request a Booking

For enquiries about visiting Conservation at Crann, please contact Tara O’Donovan on 021 428 9267 or email todonovan@cranncentre.ie

Request a Booking

Conservation at Crann is for use by children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities who are registered clients of Crann, their families and invited guests. 

All visitors must complete an online booking prior to attending. We cannot facilitate children, adults or families who have not pre-booked.

Begin your journey with Crann by filling out the Referral Form here or call us on 021 428 9267 to speak to a member of the team. You will find more information about our services and who we support at this link.

Our 3 Simple Rules

Dogs

No Dogs

Except for service dogs with leads on. This is to protect the animals that live on site.

Bicycles

No Bicycles

This is to ensure a pleasant and confident experience for other users.

Book

You Must Book

Every individual coming on-site must be pre-booked. Entry will be refused to anyone who isn’t listed at pre-booking.

Conservation at Crann is a working ecological site, where the native plants, animals, fish and birds that make their home on the site are nurtured.

The opportunity to experience nature at one’s own pace is an important part of experiencing life as an equal participant and Conservation at Crann has been designed to provide just this opportunity.

The Wanderly App brings the animals who call this space their home to life. Check out the Wanderly icons throughout Conservation at Crann to enhance your experience!

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We Live Here

  • the kestral is a small-medium bird with a large black eyes. it has a small hooked yellow beak with a black tip. Its feathers are a mix of light and dark brown feathers
    Kestral

    Kestrels are birds of prey that hunt mice, insects and small birds. They are a species of falcon, a small bird with a short, hooked bill they use for eating meat. They are distinct in their ability to hover mid-air as the focus on their prey.
  • the red squirrel is a small animal, sitting on its hind legs on a tree branch. it clutches a nut close to its red fur-covered face, it has ref-brown fur on its back and bushy tail and white fur on its stomach.
    Red Squirrel

    The Red Squirrel are native to Ireland, and have a distinct red coat, with darker tufts on their ears. They live where there is a concentration of trees, where they can source their diet of seeds, fungi, fruit and buds.
  • the otter is pictured in green grass, it has a short snout, little triangle nose and small ears, it's fur is short and dark brown with white patches on the underside of their face
    Otter

    Ireland is a stronghold of the otter, whose numbers are in decline or are extinct around Europe. They enjoy a wide range of aquatic environments, from rivers to lakes, to beaches. They are mostly nocturnal, and feed on fish, amphibians, small birds and invertebrates.
  • the red fox is a dog-like animal with red-brown fur and a long bushy tail. it has triangular ears with dark tips.
    Red Fox

    The Red Fox is a small dog-like animal, with reddish/brown fur and a bushy tail. They are largely nocturnal and keep to a small home range when hunting. The Red Fox can be found commonly throughout both rural and urban settings in Ireland.
  • the badger is pictured in a field, it is a short, stout animal about a meter long. its body is covered in short black fur and it's long face is white with two thick black stripes from the ears, over the eyes, down to its nose. it has small round ears on top of its head.
    European Badger

    Badgers enjoy a mix of environments that include hedgerows, scrub, woodland and grassland, making Conservation at Crann their ideal home. These strong, stocky animals have a long face with distinct black and white stripes down their faces.
  • the grey heron is pictured on some brambles next to a river. it is a large bird with a long neck and orange beak. It is white down its neck and stomach, with grey wing with black shoulders and a black tufts over its eyes
    Grey Heron

    These tall, grey birds are an unmistakable presence around rivers lakes and wetlands in Ireland. They can be found year-round near rivers, where they prey on their diet of fish, amphibians, small animals and insects.

We Grow Here

  • Bluebells are a group of soft blue bell-shaped flowers on a tall stem. their petals splay out at the end,
    Bluebell

    Hyacinthoides non-scripta | Coinnle corra
    The Bluebell is a sweet-smelling, drooping plant with up to 12 violet-blue flowers. It is a common native flower, found across Ireland and Western Europe in woodlands and hedges. It often grows in large quantities forming “carpets” of Bluebells.
  • this flower consists of many small white 4 petalled flowers at the end of the stem. the petals are oval shaped and bright white
    Common Marsh-Bedstraw

    Galium palustre | Rú corraigh
    The Common Marsh-bedstraw is a delicate white 4-petaled flower that blooms from June to August in marshes, ditches, and damp meadows. It has the perfect eco-system here at the conservation area.
  • Close up of a yellow iris. It has 3 small erect centre petals, and three large round petals that turn down.
    Yellow Iris

    Iris pseudacorus | Feileastram
    The Yellow Iris is Ireland’s only native Iris. This straight, bright grows in groups and prefers a wet environment, like the river’s edge. It flowers from May to July. Their blooms can be up to 10 cm in size.
  • The tufted vetch is a long stem covered in 10-30 small, bell shaped flower heads in blue-purple
    Tufted Vetch

    Vicia cracca | Peasair na luch
    The Tutfed Vetch is a member of the peafamily, native to hedgerows and scrub around Ireland. They grow up to 2m in height and are a favourite of bees. Their roots attract bacteria which enriches the soil around them.
  • this is a single blue flower, with approx. 20 rectangular petals with serrated tips. a cluster of blue stamen are visible in the centre
    Chicory

    Digitalis purpurea | Lus Mór
    The Foxglove is a tall, vibrant, purple flower found in bloom between June and September. It is a native flower, common in hedgerows all around Ireland. This plant is poisonous. Do not touch or ingest.
  • Large pink-purple bell-shaped drooping flower heads appear in clumps at the top of the stem
    Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea | Lus Mór
    The Foxglove is a tall, vibrant, purple flower found in bloom between June and September. It is a native flower, common in hedgerows all around Ireland. This plant is poisonous. Do not touch or ingest.
  • the common poppy is a delicate bowl made of of 4 thin red petals with a black bud in the centre. it has a spikey stem
    Common Poppy

    Papaver rhoeas | Cailleach dhearg
    The stems of these vibrant red flowers can reach 80cm tall. The Common Poppy was more visible in Irish fields before the prevalent use of pesticides. The can be found in embankments and fields and they flower between June and August.
  • the yellow rattle is a clump of leaves and flower heads at the end of a stem. the leaves are pointed and the flowers are yellow tubes with green at the base
    Yellow-Rattle

    Rhinanthus minor | Gliográn
    The Yellow-rattle flowers from May to September, after which their inflated seedpod rattles in the wind. They just their roots to take nutrients and water from grasses, making room for flowers to grow around them.

FAQ's

How do I get to Conservation at Crann?

Conservation at Crann is located approximately 4km outside Kanturk, off the road to Newmarket. Use the Eircode P51 AK52 or follow this link on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/U5EfP7Grh57QcJWm6 

Are dogs allowed?

No dogs are allowed on-site, except for service dogs with leads on. This is to protect the animals that live on site.

Are bicycles allowed?

No bicycles are allowed. This is to ensure a pleasant and confident experience for other users.

Do I need a booking or can I turn up?

Every individual coming on-site must be pre-booked. Entry will be refused to anyone who isn’t listed at pre-booking. This is to ensure that volunteer cover is available for guest safety.

What accessible facilities are available?

Paths are flat and well maintained. The River Trail can be accessed via the Meadow Trail to avoid an incline that may be too steep for some. All paths are car and van accessible in case of an emergency.

There is ample accessible parking on site and an accessaloo accessible toilet with changing facilities and hoist. Picnic benches are also wheelchair friendly.

How long are the trails?

The Vista Trail on top of the hill is 409m long. The Meadow Trail, among the wildflower bed is 250m long. The River Trail at the base of the hill is 180m long.The River Trail can be accessed via the Meadow Trail to avoid a steep incline.

Can I bring food?

You are welcome to bring food. Tea/coffee and water can be made available for events. There are wheelchair friendly picnic benches on site. Please protect the environment by disposing of your litter in the bins provided.

When are the wildflowers in bloom?

Wildflowers are in bloom in June, July and August.

Are there staff on site?

Volunteers will be on site during your visit for your comfort and safety. All volunteers are trained in First Aid and use of AED.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe and accessible natural setting for families and individuals to enjoy interaction with a natural environment.

Provide learning opportunities relevant to the natural flora and fauna present in the designated conservation area.

Provide accessible opportunities for families and individuals to engage in appropriate conservation activities.

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