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How much time is needed to explore Kilarney National Park - can we see it in a day?

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Hello,
I'm planning a trip to Ireland for September, '22.

We'd like to drive from Kinsale to Killarney National Park - by-passing the town of Killarney. We would head "south" to Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, Ladies View, Kissane Farm, Moll's Gap ending up in Sneem for the night.

Is this too much to see in one day?

Second option: We'd drive from Kinsale to Kenmare and stay the night. The next morning we'd head "north" to Muckross, Torc Waterfall, Ladies View and return to Kenmare for a second night. The next day we'd visit Kissane Farm, Moll's Gap and end up in Sneem for the night.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated!

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Yes, you should be able to drive from Kinsale to Sneem via Killarney National Park and see the things you list, especially if you are going in the beginning of September, not the end. More daylight and less rain in the beginning of September. One word of advice, skip the Avoca store at Moll's Gap, especially if the tour buses are there.

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Thank you, Trotter! I"m trying to get this trip down to 10 days so taking out an overnight in either Kilkenny/Kenmare is very helpful!
Stay safe. Hope we can all get back to traveling soon!

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