On June 14th, 1964 Muckross House was officially opened to the public. There is a series of events planned, for more: https://www.nationalparks.ie/uncategorised/muckross-60th-celebrations/
Kerry Today was honoured to broadcast from the Billiards Room in Muckross House to mark the special anniversary.
The guests who took part were:
Marcus Treacy, chairman of the Trustees of Muckross House
Pat Dawson, regional manager, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Killarney National Park Manager and seconded as General Manager Trustees of Muckross House for 10 years
Dan Kelliher, park superintendent/ regional manager 1963 – 2003
Eamonn Meskell, district manager, NPWS, Killarney National Park
Bernadette Randles, deputy chair of the Trustees of Muckross House, chairing the commercial committee, and also proprietor of the Dromhall Hotel
Patricia O’Hare, research and education officer, Trustees of Muckross House.
Toddy Doyle, manager, Trustees Muckross Traditional Farms,
Padruig O’Sullivan, the longest serving conservation ranger at Killarney National Park
Frank Lewis, trustee and author of book on Muckross House and Gardens
Ann Tangney, head guide, NPWS
Lily Cronin, the Trustees
Plus, there was Call from the Dáil with John Downing who analysed the results of the EU and council elections.
