Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park (Irish: Páirc Naisiúnta Chonamara) is one of six national parks in Ireland, managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is located in the northwest of Connemara in County Galway, on the west coast.
| Connemara National Park | |
|---|---|
| Irish: Páirc Naisiúnta Chonamara | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
View from Diamond Hill | |
Connemara National Park Location in County Galway | |
| Location | Connemara |
| Nearest town | Letterfrack |
| Coordinates | 53°31′52″N 9°52′49″W |
| Area | 2,000 ha (7.7 sq mi) |
| Max. elevation | 729 metres (2,392 ft) (Benbaun) |
| Min. elevation | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
| Website | www |
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