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Torc Waterfall, Killarney

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Torc Waterfall is just one of many in the Killarney area, but is certainly the most famous. It is about 7km outside Killarney towards Kenmare, is well signposted and is just a short walk from the carpark through a forest. The roar of the falls can be heard long before you see them. The water all comes from the wonderfully named "Devil's Punch Bowl" and falls an angry 70 ft. onto the huge boulders below before continuing on into Muckross Lake. If its raining while you are in Killarney, you will at least be guaranteed a spectacular photo here.
Torc has an atmosphere or character that makes it special. Its one of those places where people just want to hold hands and be photographed. As waterfalls go, it is quite small, but, even among waterfalls, size isn't everything.

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