Kerry's Connor Pass among new national parks under consideration

Among the key actions is the expansion and enhancement of national parks in Ireland within the next few years

Connor Pass, looking towards lakes feeding the Owenmore River, taken from above Pedlars Lake. Picture: Noel O Neill

The Government is considering several sites across the country, including Connor Pass, for the establishment of new national parks under the new National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP).

Heritage and Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan was speaking at the launch of the NBAP which aims to protect and restore nature across the country.