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Feb 23, 2025
This park was absolutely spectacular! We hired a guide who was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much history about the flora, fauna and history of this beautiful park.Full review by Lisa212015
Feb 20, 2025
Breathtaking! So much to do and so vast. We rented bikes and we could still be cycling. Imn saying that we go the weather! But I am sure it is beautiful in the rain!Full review by Brenda D
Nov 30, 2024
While on a tour in Ireland, we stopped at Killarney National Park. We had a guided jaunty ride with Joseph and Sandy. We saw red and white deer. We also saw some beautiful scenery. There was some flo…Full review by The_Wanderer1992
Where is a good place to stay if wanting to do some hikes in Black Valley including the ones you suggest? Thank you Michael
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We stayed at the Randles Hotel which is a family run inn. It was a nice hotel with a good restaurant we had breakfast in. It’s not far from Muckross, Killarney National Park and Ross …
We stayed at the Randles Hotel which is a family run inn. It was a nice hotel with a good restaurant we had breakfast in. It’s not far from Muckross, Killarney National Park and Ross Castle. Within walking distance is many shops and places to eat and horse carriage rides into Killarney National Park. We enjoyed our stay there!
We would like to tour the park by jaunting horse carts. I think our kids will enjoy jaunting carts more. 1) Where to hire jaunting carts? What is their appx charges? Will they cover all the spots within the park? Will they wait at the places where we would like to pass some time or will they just ride through? 2) We would like to visit Ross castle, Torc waterfalls, Muckross house, Gap of Dunloe, some cottages, lakes(may be a short boat ride). Are all these possible to complete in one day or we should include 2days to complete this itinerary?
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The jaunty carts and drivers are a cruel way to view the park. The way the drivers treat their horses is beyond disgusting. They push the horses to pull ignorant tourists for miles up …
The jaunty carts and drivers are a cruel way to view the park. The way the drivers treat their horses is beyond disgusting. They push the horses to pull ignorant tourists for miles up hills and mountains that are way beyond their capabilites. The horses are fit to drop. The drivers don't care if they kill their horses, they will just get another one. Drive yourself if you can't do the walking, don't give money to cruel men who exploit the horses and the tourists.
I want to see the beautiful waterfalls while I visit in Ireland on October 29th and 30th. Is there a cost to visit the area? Is there a better time to go there when it has the least amount of people? Is there any chance they allow a person to go up next the falls for pictures? Thank you
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Hi Sharon No cost to see any of the natural beauties within the park. All year round is a good time. And, if careful, you can go close enough to the waterfall to get a good picture. Hope …
Hi Sharon No cost to see any of the natural beauties within the park. All year round is a good time. And, if careful, you can go close enough to the waterfall to get a good picture. Hope you enjoy! A.
We were going to walk Cronin's Yard loop before going to Killarney National Park. Can we drive through the park or is everything guided? Also do the horse drawn carriages run all of the time or do you need reservations? thanks
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Good idea to do the Yard first. No you cannot drive through the Park but the jarveys will look after you. There are reduced numbers of jarveys in the winter and obviously when the …
Good idea to do the Yard first. No you cannot drive through the Park but the jarveys will look after you. There are reduced numbers of jarveys in the winter and obviously when the weather is really bad there won’t be too many putting their horses out. Booking at this time of year and early Jan makes a lot of sense,
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The recreational use of Drones is not permitted within the grounds of Killarney National Park. Drones affect wildlife, in particular nesting birds. They also impact on our visitors...
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