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were reintroduced into the park in 2000. In winter 2018 and spring 2019, many native and non-native trees and plants were cleared from the park, and the water and pipe system was updated.
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in 1937. McIlhenny bequeathed Glenveagh to the Irish state in the 1970s, but continued to use the castle as a part-time residence until 1982.
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businessman, built Glenveagh Castle and founded the Glenveagh estate. Adair came into dispute with his
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on its shores. The castle gardens display a multitude of exotic and delicate plants.
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tenants over hunting and fishing rights and trespassing sheep. During the
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The park covers 170 square kilometres and includes much of the
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on his land, earning him the nickname "Black Jack Adair".
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Glenveagh National Park: In-depth history of Glenveagh
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Index

IUCN category
national park

County Donegal
Ulster
Letterkenny
55°01′N 8°00′W / 55.017°N 8.000°W / 55.017; -8.000
NPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service
Glenveagh is located in Ireland
Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara
Wild Nephin
Boyne Valley
Connemara
Glenveagh
Killarney
Burren
Wicklow Mountains
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National Parks in the Republic of Ireland
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County Donegal
Glenveagh Castle
Lough Veagh

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