Place to visit
Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre is a visitor attraction in Ireland (Sligo). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Ireland · F56 P089, Ballymote
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 158 km as the crow flies
- Website
- eaglesflying.com
- Run by
- Irish Raptor Research Centre
- Coordinates
- 54.10168, -8.57212
What it is and where
Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre is a visitor attraction in Ireland (Sligo).
It is in Sligo, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.10168, -8.57212; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 158 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Irish Raptor Research Centre
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:46
- MayBest time15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:11
- DecBetter not7:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | February to March and October |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The White Hag Brewing CompanyBrewery3.5 km
- Ballymote CastleMedieval castle in Sligo, Ireland3.8 km
- Cloonameehan FriaryRuins4.8 km
- St. Crumnathy's Cathedral, AchonryChurch in Co Sligo, Ireland6.0 km
- KnocknasheeMarilyn in County Sligo, Ireland7.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: With kids
- Dublin Zoo
- National Botanic Gardens: botanical garden in Glasnevin, Ireland
- Fota Wildlife Park: wildlife park on Fota Island, Ireland
- Emerald Park: amusement park
- Aquazone: indoor Waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin
- Clara Lara FunPark: Adventure facility in County Wicklow, Ireland
Every Ireland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre?
It is a visitor attraction in Ireland.
When is the best time to visit Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07.
How do you get to Eagles Flying - Irish Raptor Research Centre?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 158 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The White Hag Brewing Company, Ballymote Castle, Cloonameehan Friary. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.