Summering outside? Check out Irelandâs six national parks
From Killarney and the Burren, to the Wicklow Mountains, exploring Ireland s six national parks.
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Ready to spend time in the great outdoors this summer and connect with nature?Â
Ireland s six national parks offer ancient woodland, diverse flora and wildlife, historic sites, and stunning vistas of mountains and lakes.
1. Killarney National Park
Ladies View in Killarney National Park in Co Kerry. Credit: GETTY IMAGES
Killarney National Park was the first national park established in Ireland. The park was created when the Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish Free State in 1932, and the Muckross House and Gardens remain a focal point of the park for many visitors.
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“I try to get out for a run at least once a week, especially now that the gyms are closed. There are a few runs I can do within my 5km, and there’s a café I like to stop at where they do really good food. There are a few routes I like to do in my neighbourhood including the Royal Canal, some on paths, and some cross-country when the ground is dry or frozen.
“I sometimes go with my partner, Matt, but if I’m on my own, I like to listen to music. I have a playlist of tunes for when I’m exercising. It’s an eclectic mix that I update every few weeks. At the moment, for running, it’s Shane Codd, Dua Lipa, The Cranberries, Balkan Beat Box and Dizzee Rascal. For walking, it’s Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy and Coldplay.