The Killarney National Park extends over 25,000 acres and encompasses the famous Lakes of Killarney and the MacGuillicuddy Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range. There are so many features to this enormous and impressive park that it is impossible to name them all. Some of the more popular or better known areas include Torc Waterfall, an impressive waterfall easily accessed from the road and by walking up alongside it Dinis Cottage, a historical cottage which dates back to the 1700s and was once a hunting lodge. It has operated as a tea rooms for more than 200 years and offers both inside and outdoor seating, and it is a tempting stop-off for many visitors walking the popular Muckross and Dinis route through the National Park.
 

Muckross House is a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. It is beautifully situated amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park, Ireland’s premier National Park. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. Muckross House is also home to a number of skilled craftworkers who can be seen using skills in the crafts of weaving, pottery and bookbindiing.
Many tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in the mild climate and sheltered location of the Muckross gardens. Attractive features include a fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, an outstanding rock garden on a natural rock outcrop and beautiful tree fringed lawns.

The Muckross traditional farms are an authentic outdoor interpretation, on a 70 acre elevated site, of rural life in Kerry in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The traditional farms present an authentic environment and experience of rural life in the early part of the 20th century. Traditional buildings and field systems are recreated and domestic farming and craft practices are carried out daily during the visitor season.

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