About Us

The IRISH RAPTOR RESEARCH CENTRE is a scientifically managed sanctuary for Birds of Prey and Owls.

Set up on an area of 27 hectares, the sanctuary is home to about 270 birds and animals out of 63 species.

Established in 1999 it was set up for research purposes only. As consequence of increasing interest by the public, it was decided to open parts of the area to visitors.
In summer 2003 EAGLES FLYING opened to invite people in to watch the daily training with some of the birds being kept here.
These Bird Shows are not only fun for all the family. They are highly informative, as scientists give information on the species and the raptors in general. If ever you had a question in relation with birds of prey - here you go - just ask.

As the sanctuary gets better and better known, people started bringing injured birds and other helpless wildlife. We try to heal these patients and if ever possible return them to nature.
This hospital and rehabilitation sector is now the most time and labour-intensive department of our sanctuary.

We also cooperate with international Zoos breeding endangered species for reintroduction-programmes.
In 2007 the Irish Raptor Research Centre / Eagles Flying received the accreditation as EU-Zoo.