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    Sweet Cs » Travel » Killarney National Park

    Killarney National Park

    Published: Jul 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    A jaunting car ride and boat tour through Killarney National Park - a gorgeous, calm but entertaining day perfect for touring with all age groups on Ireland's west coast! 

     

    Boats by bridge, Killarney National Park Ireland

     

     

    Our second day in Ireland, we headed out to Killarney National Park for a nice jaunting car ride and boat trip around Loch Lein as a nice way to fight the jetlag (which is not super fun with kids), and get out and see the gorgeous park were staying near.

     

    Killarney National Park is gorgeous- winding through Ireland's highest mountains, along the picturesque loch, and through beautiful marshlands. It's a perfect afternoon, rain or shine (we had a bit of both!)

     

    As we walked into the park (we parked at the Ross Castle parking lot), we were greeted with a beautifully bucolic scene of colorful rowboats lined up in front of a pretty, ivy covered bridge.

     

    Killarney National Park, Ireland

     

     

    Horse carriage through Killarney National Park, Ireland

     

     

    As we rode through the park, we saw tons of tiny deer (which we were told are the small Japanese import, not majestic red deer you see in Ireland's mountains which are much more skittish around visitors).

     

     

     

    Small deer, Killarney National Park, Ireland

     

     

     

    We walked on to find our jaunting car driver, and his beautiful (and quite comedic) horse, Tommy.

     

    We laughed so hard with our driver - who regaled us with the history of the park and Killarney, as well as lots of funny stories and jokes.

     

    Killarney Cathedral, through the national park

     

     

     

    Killarney House, Ireland

     

     

     

    Loch Lein, Killarney National Park

     

     

     

    Loch Lein, Ireland

     

     

     

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    Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
    After our jaunting ride, we explored Ross Castle and went on a quick boat ride around Loch Lein. The tour guide showed us past the monastery ruins of Innisfallin, around the gorgeous shoreline, and past some notable islands.

    It was a beautiful, relaxing ride!
    Ross Castle and Lady of the Lake Boat tour, Killarney National Park

     

     

     

    Innisfallen ruins, Killarney National Park Ireland

     

     

     

    Innisfallen monastery ruins, Ireland

     

     

     

    Loch Lein boat tour, Killarney

     

     

     

    Honeymoon Island, Loch Lein Ireland

     

    We particularly loved the tiny "honeymoon island" - which our boat tour driver regaled with stories of local lore that the isle was only big enough for honeymooners - no room for a mother in law!

     

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    Ross Castle Tea House, Killarney

     

     

     

    Fishing boats, Loch Lein Ireland

     

     

     

    Boats on Loch Lein, Killarney Ireland

     

     

     

    Pride of the Lakes boat tour, Killarney National Park
    View from Ross Castle, Killarney

     

     

     

    Killarney National Park, Ireland

     

     

     

    Ross castle turret, Killarney

     

     

     

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    Ross Castle, Killarney National Park Ireland

     

    If you find yourself in Killarney, a nice, long jaunting ride through the park is a must-try- especially with kids. If you're looking for something more active, there are bike rentals, tons of walking paths, or even rowboats for hire.

    And of course, if you're looking for somewhere great to stay with all the comforts of home (including a fully stocked kitchen!!!), I suggest Killarney's Holiday Village.

     

    Ross Castle, Killarney Ireland

     

     

     

    Jaunting car ride, Killarney Ireland

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