Nature Recovery Pioneers
The team at Luggala Estate is dedicated to preserving our natural and cultural heritage. Through thoughtful stewardship and a long-term vision, we actively support nature recovery while honouring the landscape’s deep-rooted history. While the responsibility for the privilege of stewardship of this ancient land is onerous, the reward of participating in native ecosystems renewal, and the ecosystem services this provides, are profound.
We collaborate closely with a wide range of educators, from the early years through to the pioneering environmental sciences of post-doctoral researchers. In this way knowledge is transferred and shared, in the hope of changing the way nature is understood, while providing inspiration for conservation practices globally. We all must learn to honour the land’s legacy while shaping a sustainable future for generations to come.
Our Ethos
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Access
Information on limited Estate access and guidelines
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Conservation
Understanding the Estate as part of Ireland’s diverse and delicate ecological heritage.
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The Estate
A brief overview of Luggala’s heritage, purpose, and stewardship.
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Community
Find out more about our education and community initiatives.
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Residency & Culture
Where heritage and creativity grown together.
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Honouring The Guinness Legacy
The Guinness family brought not just stewardship, but a deep cultural sensibility to the Estate- nurturing art, heritage, and a lasting connection between land and life.
FAQs
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There is no right of way on the Luggala Estate, and as a busy, private working estate and farming operation, access might be restricted on a particular day without notice for a variety of reasons; therefore before making your journey to the Estate email info@luggala.com to be sure we can accommodate you. Groups must ask permission for specific dates and register with the Administrative office first via email. There is no access to Lough Tay/Guinness Lake.
During periods of permitted public access, access and exit is via the pedestrian gate.
Click here for the LATEST information on Estate access.
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No — there is no access to Lough Tay/ Guinness Lake. The lake is visible from certain public viewing points in the Ballinastoe Woods or J B Malone Memorial.
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No — due to the presence of wildlife, livestock, and sensitive habitats, dogs are not permitted on the Estate under any circumstances.
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There are no toilets, drinking water, rubbish disposal, or mobile phone coverage on the Estate.
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No — cycling is not permitted on the Estate.
