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Category: Kerry Seas National Park

Ireland’s first Marine National Park to be supported by new National Parks legislation

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Friday 24th July 2026) announced his intention to develop a National Parks Bill which will place Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí Ireland’s first Marine National Park on a dedicated statutory footing for the first time. The proposal to develop the Bill was

Public notice: Temporary closure of Tetrapod Trackway Site

The Tetrapod Trackway Site on Valentia Island, Co. Kerry is now closed to the public to allow for essential maintenance and repair works. It is planned to re-open the site in early 2026. Updates on re-opening of the site will be published here.

Pairc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, Public Consultation

The consultation will ensure that the views of stakeholders can inform the management of Ireland’s first Marine National Park.

Ministers announce Ireland’s first Marine National Park

Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí includes the Conor Pass, as well as new sites at Inch Peninsula, Mount Brandon and the Owenmore River.