Killarney National Park:

Renowned by many as the “jewel in Kerry’s crown” is that which is the Killarney National Park. It is a truly spectacular natural beauty spot. Encompassing famed locations such as Muckross House and gardens, the lakes of Killarney, Inisfallen island, Killarney house and Knockreer house the Killarney National Parkencompasses approximately 10,200 hectares (26,000 acres). Sitting on foot of the Macgillycuddy reeks (Irelandhighest mountain range) and sweeping down to the lakes of Killarney the park encompasses, mountains, lakes, islands and flatlands and stretches right to the outskirts of the town of Killarney. The National Park is home to the most extensive area of natural oak woodland sill remaining in Ireland as well as characteristic plants, such as the Arbutus. On the mountain slopes roam the only herd of red deerwhich have been here since the end of the last Ice Age (or the decendants strictly speaking of the original deer herds). The park is free to all who wish to stroll, roam, cycle or meander around the park. You are guaranteed to fill hours or days in the park depending on your temperament. Find it on the map..

Killarney National Park was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1981 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The following are some the many sites well worth visiting which are located in the park;