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Ballycroy National Park facts for kids

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The Ballycroy National Park is a special protected area in County Mayo, Ireland. It is a huge natural space, mostly made up of blanket bog and wild mountains. The park covers about 11,000 hectares, which is like 27,000 football fields!

History of Ballycroy National Park

Ballycroy National Park first opened its doors in November 1998. It was a big moment for nature in Ireland! This park became the sixth national park in the country, showing how important it is to protect these amazing wild places.

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