The Irish and Killarney Native Red Deer



Killarney Native Red Deer at Castlelough




The Killarney Deer have been here since the Ice Age, long before Humans.
Thankfully their rights have been served as they are now protected by Law from hunting.



It is Said that "Tuan" the King of the Deer was given rights of free passage by
Fionn Mc Cool and the Fianna in these Kerry Mountains many Years ago.
Rumor also states that his Blood line is in the present Killarney Herd.

Today there rights are protected by the the Management at the Lake Hotel and they are allowed free passage on their magical journey by the Lake Shore in Killarney.
They are also a welcome attraction to the Guests of the Lake Hotel and can be seen from guests rooms on a regular basis.



In the Months October / November when the "RUT" is on you can hear the Roaring Stags Ghost like sounds Echo around the Lakes of Killarney. Guests have heard the noises of the clashing of antlers in the dead of night from their guest rooms.



Some say it sounds like Ghosts in the wind when they hear distant Stags Roaring.

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Killarney Red Deer on their magical journey



Deer grazing at the Lake Hotel in Killarney

More Killarney Red Deer can be seen at http://www.lakehotel.com/Deer.htm