Killarney National Park

 
Some 23sq.mi/60sq.km of the Killarney area has been designated a National Park. Included are the Lower Lake, Muckross Lake and the Upper Lake and their shores. The heart of the National Park is the Bourne Vincent Memorial Park around Muckross House. This park was presented to the Irish nation in 1932 by the Bourne family and Senator Vincent from California. There are various waymarked paths through the region.

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Address: Killarney National Park, Muckross House, Killarney , Ireland
Hours:
March 16 to June 30: 9am-6pm
July 1 to August 31: 9am-7pm
September 1 to October 31: 9am-6pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Open Nov-mid-Mar by request.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service

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