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Killarney National Park was Ireland's first national park at its creation in 1932, following land donations from Killarney's Muckross Estate. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve park encompasses more than 102 square kilometers today, home to Ireland's only mainland red deer herd and one of the nation's most extensive tracts of native forest.
Visitors can explore the preserved Muckross House, which is open to the public as a living history home and showcases gorgeous preserved 19th-century furnishings and artwork. Other preserved structures within the park include the lovely Old Weir Bridge, Dinis Cottage, and Muckross Abbey. The Lakes of Killarney are also preserved within the park, along with scenic yew and oak woodland habitats that offer delightful hiking, boating, and cycling opportunities.
Co. Kerry, Ireland, Phone: +353-18-88-20-00
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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