muckross house and gardens - a visit to killarney, or indeed kerry, is not complete without a visit to the world renowned muckross house & gardens. one of ireland's most popular visitor attractions, muckross house is a magnificent victorian mansion and one of ireland's leading stately homes. it is beautifully situated amidst the spectacular scenery of killarney national park, ireland's premier national park. location of the muckross gardens. attractive features include a fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, an outstanding rock garden on a natural rock outcrop and beautiful tree fringed lawns. the muckross traditional farms are an authentic outdoor interpretation, on a 70 acre elevated site, of rural life in kerry in the 1930's and 1940's. the traditional farms present an authentic environment and experience of rural life in the early part of the 20th century. traditional buildings and field systems are recreated and domestic farming and craft practices are carried out daily during the visitor season.
