THE BURN VINCENT MEMORIAL PARK. commonly known as the Muckross Estate and comprising about 11,000 acres was presented to the Nation in 1932 by Mr. and Mrs. William Bowers Bourn and their son-in-law, Senator Arthur Vincent. The spirit of the gift is shown by Senator Vincent's words, "I want especially to have the young people come to Muckross to trail those mountains and to enjoy nature in all its aspects. These lands form the nucleus of Glera. The aim of the National Park is to conserve the natural features while providing for enjoyment of them by the public. years further extensive areas have been acquired, including the present National Park. In recent times the area for the future. Knockreer Estate near Killarney, the island of Innisfallen presented by Mr. John McShain, and the lands of Muckross to trail those mountains and to enjoy nature in all its aspects. These lands form the nucleus of Glera. The aim of the National Park is to conserve the natural features while providing for enjoyment of them by the public. Vegetation and Wildlife Within the Park are extensive areas of natural woodland, including the fine oakwoods and yew-woods on Arbuthus or strawberry tree. On and around the slopes of Mangerton roam the only herd of Red Deer in the country which are of native Irish stock. Numerous Japanese stags deer can be seen in the woodlands and many other kinds of mammals, birds and small- animals are also found. wise only in southern and south- plants of the region are found other- uplands. Some of the characteristic interesting areas of bog on the lands. The Park also includes mosses and filmy ferns in the wood climate permits luxuriant growth of Muckross Peninsula. The oceanic The National Park THE NATIONAL PARK SCENERY The combination of forest, lake and mountains that makes up Killarney's scenery is world-renowned. Magnifi- cent views can be enjoyed of Torc, Mangerton and Purple Mountains within the Park and of the nearby McGillicuddy's Reeks, highest moun- tains in Ireland, especially when seen across one of the three lakes. Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and the Upper Lake. Other scenic attractions lie in the woodlands and around the lake shores, including Torc Waterfall, and the Colleen Bawn Rock. HISTORY The early history of the region is represented within the Park by the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey, where St. Finian the Leper is said to have founded a monastery in the 7th century. The well-preserved ruins of Muckross Abbey, a Franciscan Friary founded in the 15th century, contain the graves of Kerry chiefs, tains and poets. In more recent times the Muckross Estate was the home of the Herbert family who lived here until the end of the last century. PÁIRC NÁISIÚNTA CHILL AIRNE SEEING THE PARK Jaunting Cars: a traditional feature of Killarney are available to take visitors to Muckross House and Gardens and other areas of the demesne. Motor Cars: may enter the demesne only as far as Muckross House. A number of car parks serve as access points for visitors to other parts of the National Park. Bicycles: which can be hired in Killarney, are a convenient form of transport in the Park, particularly within the demesne. Walkers: can visit many parts of the National Park which are not accessible in other ways. Besides the developed roads and nature trails there are many paths and walks throughout the Park. BYE-LAWS Visitors are requested to observe the bye-laws so that the beauty and interest of the National Park may be conserved. The bye-laws prohibit: Damage or disturbance to animals and plants; Picking flowers; Carrying firearms; Leaving litter (except in bins provided); and other harmful activities. SEIRBHÍ NA BPÁIRCEANNA AGUS NA SEÁDCHOMHARTHAÍ NAISIÚNTA NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS SERVICE