Killarney National Park
Ireland's first national park covers 10,236 hectares of mountains, lakes, and ancient oakwood. Entry is completely free.
Castle in Killarney
Ross Castle
This 15th-century tower house sits on the shore of Lough Leane inside the national park. A guided tour of the interior costs a small fee. Walking around the castle grounds, the lakeside, and the surrounding parkland is free and offers classic Kerry lake and mountain views.
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Before you go
- Address
- Ross Road, V93 KR0H Killarney Municipal District
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Torc Waterfall
A short walk from the road inside Killarney National Park leads to this 20-meter cascade tumbling through mossy oak forest. Free to visit, the waterfall trail continues uphill to a viewing point over the Upper Lake.
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