Photos: Colin Park , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 DeFacto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photos: Colin Park , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 DeFacto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 John5199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Killarney National Park and its red deer
Your local guide
Caoimhe Foley
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Highlights
- Ireland's largest native oak woodland
- The country's only native red deer herd
- A quiet early-morning walk in the park
- Where woodland meets the lake
- Habitat found nowhere else in Ireland
About this tour
This early session moves through Killarney National Park's old oak woodland to see its native red deer at a respectful distance, before finishing where the trees meet the lake. You see habitat that has survived largely untouched for centuries and the animals that depend on it. It stays quiet and slow throughout, timed for when the deer are easiest to see.
After a short sound check under the trees, I move stop by stop, letting the woodland and the animals hold the screen before I explain what makes them significant. I take questions live as they come and send a short note afterwards on the park's other wildlife for anyone who wants to explore further.
It suits anyone interested in wildlife and native woodland, and early risers who want the calmest part of the day in the park.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 6 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Killarney before heading out.
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The park's oak woodland 17 min
The camera moves through old sessile oak woodland, and I explain how this is one of the largest surviving stretches of native forest left in Ireland.
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Red deer at a distance 17 min
You see red deer grazing at a respectful distance, and I explain why this is the only native herd of red deer left in the country.
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The lake shoreline edge 17 min
The session closes where the woodland meets the lake, and I point out how the park's mix of habitats supports species found nowhere else in Ireland.
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Your questions 11 min
Time to ask anything about Killarney: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 5 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Apple tart and Knockreer / Lakeshore, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Killarney, showing you The park's oak woodland and Red deer at a distance live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the park live with my phone.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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