Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park, near the town of Killarney, County Kerry, was the first national park in Ireland, created in 1932. The park has since been substantially expanded and encompasses over 102.89 km² of diverse ecology, including the Lakes of Killarney, oak and yew woodlands of international importance, and mountain peaks. It has the only red deer herd on mainland Ireland and the most extensive covering of native forest remaining in Ireland. The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1981.