With its white sandy beach, rich heritage, rugged landscape and friendly Irish-speaking locals, Inis Oírr is the perfect destination to escape the hustle-and-bustle and fully immerse yourself in Irish tradition, writes Clodagh Dooley “Go to the Aran Islands. Live there as if you were one of the people themselves; express a life that has never
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.