Ireland's National Parks

Ireland's national parks preserve some of the country's most spectacular landscapes, from ancient forests and lakes to mountain ranges and coastal scenery. Each park offers unique experiences for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Killarney National Park

County Kerry

Ireland's oldest national park featuring lakes, mountains, and historic mansions. Home to the last remaining wild herd of native red deer.

Highlights

  • Lakes of Killarney
  • Muckross House & Gardens
  • Torc Waterfall
  • Ross Castle

Connemara National Park

County Galway

Dramatic mountains, expansive bogs, and heaths covering nearly 3,000 hectares. Famous for the Twelve Bens mountain range.

Highlights

  • Diamond Hill Walking Trails
  • Twelve Bens Mountains
  • Native Connemara Ponies
  • Visitor Centre & Nature Trails

Glenveagh National Park

County Donegal

Remote and hauntingly beautiful, featuring rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and a 19th-century castle with gardens.

Highlights

  • Glenveagh Castle
  • Mount Errigal Views
  • Golden Eagle Habitat
  • Victorian Gardens

Wicklow Mountains National Park

County Wicklow

Mountains, lakes, and the historic Glendalough monastic site. Perfect for hiking and exploring Ireland's ancient past.

Highlights

  • Glendalough Valley
  • Upper & Lower Lakes
  • Monastic City
  • Wicklow Way

The Burren National Park

County Clare

Unique limestone landscape with rare flora and archaeological sites. A moonlike terrain meeting the Atlantic coast.

Highlights

  • Limestone Pavements
  • Rare Alpine Plants
  • Ancient Dolmens
  • Nature Trails

Ballycroy National Park

County Mayo

Ireland's newest national park, featuring vast blanket bogs and the Nephin Beg mountains. A Dark Sky reserve.

Highlights

  • Blanket Bog Ecosystem
  • Dark Sky Reserve
  • Nephin Beg Mountains
  • Wild Atlantic Views