From charming Derrynane to the ‘hidden gem’ of Valentia, locals and tourists welcome new national park
Skelligs, Blaskets and ancestral home of ‘Great Liberator’ form tourist trail
Covering 70,000 acres, the newly designated Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara is home to a wealth of Kerry’s heritage, wildlife and natural beauty.
As Ireland’s eighth national park, and its first marine national park, plenty of sea life along the west coast of the Kingdom is included, alongside the greenery of the hills and mountains.
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