10. Muckross Today

Following the successful opening of Muckross House, in June 1964, the initial organising committee became a voluntary, charitable body, the Trustees of Muckross House.

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Over the succeeding decades the Trustees have, in close partnership with the State, continued to restore and care for Muckross House.

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They have also undertaken the development of Muckross Traditional Farms and the Walled Garden Centre, with its crafts centre, shop and Garden Restaurant.  

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The Bourn Vincent Memorial Park has been extended over the years to form the present Killarney National Park. It now covers an area of over 10,000 hectares to the south and west of Killarney town. 

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With its lakes, mountains and woodlands Killarney National Park contains a wide diversity of important habitats, as well as many historical sites.