Lat/Long: 52.032, -9.492
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About Killarney National Park
Currently Killarney National Park is approximately 10,800 ha. and incorporates lakes, woodlands, mountains, waterfalls, historic buildings and areas of significant natural heritage, including unique species & habitats. It is the first National Park in Ireland.
Its nucleus is the Bourn Vincent Memorial Park (formally known as the Muckross Estate, 4,300 ha.), presented to the Irish State in 1932. The rest is mainly the former Kenmare Estate, which was purchased from Lady Beatrice Grosvenor CBE and subsequently John McShane, in 1972 and 1985, respectively.
Note: Other areas of interest include:
– Tomies Wood & Cullinagh (with the abandoned village),
– Ross Castle (with nearby copper mines) and
– Innisfallen Island.
Map of this area….
Map of the entire Killarney National Park….
Did You Know…?
Killarney National Park has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for our work in conservation and research.
Killarney National Park is home to species unique to Ireland. It is a National Heritage Area (NHA), part of a wider Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and areas have been assigned priority habitat status under Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive.
Conservation Success
At Killarney National Park we are known for our pioneering work regarding habitat conservation and native species re-introduction. Noteworthy programmes include the protection of the precious Yew Woodland, ongoing removal of Rhododendron and the re-introduction of indigenous raptors including the magnificent White-Tailed Sea Eagle.
White tailed Eagle Adult, Killarney National Park.
Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Opportunity To Learn
Why Not Learn About Our Flora & Fauna here in Killarney National Park. The Nature Education Team, provide regular education and ecology programmes.
Each season brings a new series of events & talks, delivered by our experts.
If you need assistance or encounter anything of concern please…
Contact Duty Ranger
between 9:00am – 5:00pm
on +353-64-6635215
Gates closing times:
Summer: 9pm
Winter 6pm
Email: muckrosshousetours@npws.gov.ie
Wed Address: https://www.nationalparks.ie/killarney
Killarney National Park is the first National Park in Ireland. It is managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)- the Irish government agency responsible for protecting the country’s biodiversity and managing its natural heritage. Killarney National Park is an Unesco Biosphere Reserve.