Stamp of approval for the Burren

ALREADY internationally renowned, the Burren is about to receive one of its best ever promotional boosts. Images of the unique landscape of North Clare will be despatched to the far-flung corners of the world, thanks to An Post.
The Burren National Park is one of six of the best of Ireland’s National Parks celebrated with a special stamp series launched this week.
Designed by Steve Simpson, the stamps feature The Burren, Connemara, Glenveigh, Killarney, Wicklow and Ballycroy, County Mayo National Parks and are based on photographs by well-known international photographer, Walter Pfeiffer.
Also issued to accompany the stamp set are three first-day covers, two sets of mini sheets and a prestige booklet featuring the stamps and a wealth of background information about Ireland’s National Parks. Each of these beautiful items is available from leading post offices, at www.irishstamps.ie or from the Irish Stamps shop in Dublin’s GPO.
The entire set celebrates Ireland’s top national parks, unrivalled in their beauty and home to a range of wonderful wildlife and flora. The Burren, Connemara and Ballycroy feature on 55c stamps with Glenveigh, Killarney and Wicklow each shown on 82c stamps.
The Burren National Park is internationally famous and features a unique diversity of plants in 1,500 hectares of rocky landscape. The stamp features the classic rocky Burren limestone landscape.