Killarney’s appearance on the David Attenborough nature documentary Wild Isles may well have been brief but a spectacular still photograph taken of Ladies’ View adorns the front cover of the accompanying book.
Stunning views of Killarney National Park were featured on the smash hit BBC series, including incredible footage of two stags battling it out at the water’s edge during the rutting season.
The programme, watched by tens of thousands of viewers, was described as a tremendous boost for Killarney and all of Kerry and a massive pre-season bonus for the tourism industry in the county.
Written by Patrick Barkham and Alastair Fothergill and published by HarperCollins the Wild Isles book is a beautifully illustrated overview of the wildlife of Ireland and the British Isles.
It showcases the diversity of plant and animal life in a well crafted celebration of the wildlife found on a relatively modest collection of islands.
This book also explores the fascinating relationships within and between species who make their home on the beautiful isles.
Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce senior executive, Bridget O’Keeffe, said it was a wonderful compliment to the park that such a legendary conservationist and broadcaster zoomed in on local nature, wildlife and the magnificent scenery that can be enjoyed in the 26,000-acre park.
“This was hugely significant and it was major advantage in showcasing the charms and the beauty of the national park to such a wide audience around the world, both on the BBC and online,” she said.
The programme, greatly enhanced by Attenborough’s soothing tones and expert knowledge, explored several walking trails winding through lakes, glens, waterfalls and forests, against a striking mountain backdrop but it was the all-encompassing shot of Ladies’ View that caught the eye of the book editor when he was finalising the publication.
Now aged 96 and renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of nature, which has inspired several top-rated television documentaries, Attenborough studied Killarney National Park and the west coast for the series which was filmed over the course of three years, using the very latest technology.
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