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Lakes of Killarney

킬라니 호수

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    We have reached the Lakes of Killarney, arguably the most celebrated inland landscape in Ireland and the centerpiece of the nation's first National Park. This system of three lakes—Lough Leane (the Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (the…

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  2. 2The Ancient Oakwoods and Red Deer Ecology

    The true ecological treasure of the Lakes of Killarney lies in the surrounding temperate rainforests. These are the Killarney Oakwoods, predominantly Sessile Oak, which represent a direct link to the post-glacial forests that…

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  3. 3Monasticism and Aristocracy: The Human Landscape

    While the natural beauty of the Lakes of Killarney is undeniable, the human history of the valley is equally compelling, characterized by a transition from spiritual seclusion to aristocratic grandeur. On the shores of Lough…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our tour of the Lakes of Killarney, we are standing in a place where the distinction between nature and culture becomes beautifully blurred. We have explored the glacial origins of the lakes, the ancient ecology of…

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What is Lakes of Killarney?

Lakes of Killarney is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates52.0250, -9.5050
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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