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.
Top 10 best off the beaten path destinations in Ireland
There are some places you’re sure to think of when planning a trip to Ireland. However, others may have not yet crossed your mind.
Planning a trip to Ireland, you will no doubt have included Dublin, the Wild Atlantic Way, and the Causeway Coast to your bucket list. However, if you want to explore lesser-known Ireland, we will fill you in on some of the best off the beaten path destinations in Ireland.
From quaint seaside villages to bustling historical towns, there are so many places in Ireland that don’t get the attention they deserve.
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A journey through the native Irish-speaking areas of Ireland
These are the words of welcome that Irish people have greeted visitors with for centuries. They may well be the words that greet you when you visit. If they are, I urge you to take time to grasp their deeper meaning. Venture beyond the tourist hotspots and gain an insight into an older Ireland by exploring its Gaeltachtaí. These are pockets of the country where the Irish language (Gaeilge) is still the living language of the local community, and where the centuries-old cultural traditions of Gaelic Ireland are very much alive. There are nine of them in total, each offering visitors an opportunity to experience an Ireland that remains richly informed by its native language and culture. You’ll find most of them scattered along the western seaboard, and each one merits a detour. If your flight lands in Dublin, that detour needn’t be long at all. A mere 44 miles away, you will find the Meath Gaeltachtaí of Baile Ghib a