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Thanks to it's underlying geology and mosaic of habitats, Killarney National Park is one of the most biodiverse places in Ireland.
From great herds of Red deer (Cervus elaphus), to the endemic Kerry slug (Geomalacus maculosus) and the extremely rare Killarney Fern (Trichomanes speciosum), there's something for every kind of nature enthusiast. Not only that but visitors from around the world come to see the world-class visitor certre at Killarney House and the stunning 19th century Victorian mansion, Muckross House, complete with perfectl0y manicured gardens and working traditional farm.

19th-century mansion, Muckross House, during a colorful sunset.

Muckross House

Take a guided tour of this exquisite 19th-century Victorian mansion. Once the home of the Herbert family, it was gifted to the state, along with acres of land, which formed the genisis of Killarney National Park.

15th-century tower during a colorful twilight

Ross Castle

This 15th-century tower house and keep on the shores of Lough Leane (Lake of Reading) is the ancestral home of the O'Donoghue clan and the last stronghold in Ireland to fall to Cromwellian forces.

a female sika deer amidst tall, gree grass

Wildlife

Killarney National Park is teeming with intresting wildlife. Be sure to visit in late October, during the rut, when the Red Deer stags are at thier biggest and vie for their own harem of females. And don't forget to look up, where you might catch a sighting of one of the great Sea Eagles that reside in the park.

colorful sceen of a former copper mine with a pool of aqua-blue water and pine trees surrounding it

Copper Mines

Dating back 4500 years, to the Bronze Age, the Ross Island Copper Mines are said to be the earliest examples of metal mines in North Western Europe. The deep-blue pools of water are caused by an abundance of copper deposits in the rocks in this area.

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