Glenveagh

Glenveagh (/ɡlɛnˈveɪ/ glen-VAY; Irish: Gleann Bheatha, meaning "glen of the birches") is the second-largest national park in Ireland. Located in County Donegal, it includes Glenveagh Castle grounds, Lough Veagh, and much of the Derryveagh Mountains. National parks in Ireland conform to IUCN standards.

Glenveagh National Park
Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
IUCN category II (national park)
Lough Veagh at Glenveagh
LocationCounty Donegal, Ireland
Nearest townLetterkenny
Coordinates55°01′N 8°00′W
Area169.58 km2 (65.48 sq mi)
Established1986
Governing bodyNPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service
Ballycroy
Boyne Valley
The Burren
Wicklow Mountains
National Parks in the Republic of Ireland
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