Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Páirc Náisiúnta Chill Airne, Co. Chiarraí

Stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

A stream in Killarney National Park. The mountainous terrain is popular with hill walkers.

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Stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
(c) John Kennedy

Stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

A stream in Killarney National Park. The mountainous terrain is popular with hill walkers.

(c) John Kennedy

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Killarney (Cill Airne) National Park, Co. Kerry covers about 25,000 hectares and includes the interlinked Lakes of Killarney: Lough Leane, ( Loch Léin) Muckross ( Mhucrois) Lake , and the Upper Lake . The park also takes in the Mangerton (An Mhangarta), Torc (Sliabh Torc), Shehy (Cnoic na Síofra) and Purple Mountains (Sliabh Corcra).

 

Flooding in Killarney National Park

Co. Kerry regularly has heavy rain causing swollen streams in Killarney National Park.

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Flooding in Killarney National Park
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Flooding in Killarney National Park

Co. Kerry regularly has heavy rain causing swollen streams in Killarney National Park.

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Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Killarney National Park covers some 25,425 acres of forest, woodland and mountains. The scenic terrain attracts large numbers of visitors.

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Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
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Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Killarney National Park covers some 25,425 acres of forest, woodland and mountains. The scenic terrain attracts large numbers of visitors.

(c) John Kennedy

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Killarney National Park was created in 1932 when the Muckross estate, centred around Muckross House and gardens, was donated to the state. It has been designated a UNESCO sanctuary since 1981. There is extensive oak and yew woodland in Killarney National Park with a diverse number of native plants and animal species, including red deer.

 

Mountain stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

The bed of a mountain stream in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.

(c) John Kennedy

Mountain stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
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Mountain stream, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

The bed of a mountain stream in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.

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Meltwaters, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Meltwaters in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry. In winter the McGillycuddy Reeks can be covered in snow for a time and rising temperatures can cause streams of meltwater.

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Meltwaters, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry
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Meltwaters, Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

Meltwaters in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry. In winter the McGillycuddy Reeks can be covered in snow for a time and rising temperatures can cause streams of meltwater.

(c) John Kennedy

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Walking routes start and finish at Muckross House and take walkers around the lakes and woods. The area is popular with tourists for its natural beauty and scenic views. The park is also on the Ring of Kerry which follows a route called The Kerry Way, about 180 km around the county.

More information on Killarney National Park can be found at:

www.killarneynationalpark.ie