Welcome to Killarney!
Victorians lauded scenic Killarney, but even then, the town itself was a tourist draw to the point of obscenity for lovers of mountain and lake views.
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Dunloe Castle Hotel Killarney
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Killarney National Park has some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Its lakes can be overlooked from their banks or its mountains. Much of the park was the 10,000 acre Muckross Estate surrounding Lough Leane, donated to the state in 1932 by American landowners and their California senator son. Prudent state purchases and subsequent land donations place the park at 25,000 acres.
Victorians lauded scenic Killarney, but even then, the town itself was a tourist draw to the point of obscenity for lovers of mountain and lake views. The town is to the north east of the park, with no views over the park itself. Biking or walking through the park is an enjoyable experience. The tourism of the town itself also makes hiring a horsedrawn carriage to take a trip to the lakes possible. The park itself is free of cars. Muckross House is a Victorian building constructed along Elizabethan styles. It contains a museum with details of both folk and real local history. Muckross Abbey, near the house, is a fifteenth century church and cloisters. Another structure from the same period is Ross Castle.
You can hire a rowboat to go to the forested island of Inisfallen where you will find further monastic ruins.
Ladies’ View is some distance uphill on roads out of Killarney: Cycling may be a struggle, but once you reach it, you can admire an aspect of the Gap of Dunloe and the Killarney Lakes.
The Meeting of the Waters can be seen at the Middle or Muckross Lake area. Torc Waterfall is another sight that’s been admired by millions.
Weather depending, mosquitoes can sometimes be a problem in the area. It doesn’t rule out camping entirely, but packing up in the morning can be more than a chore if there are insects buzzing around eager for breakfast. Killarney town has a selection of accommodations available including hostels and hotels.
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Ballybunion Golf Club
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
World renown links course. Has hosted Irish Open Championship.
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Kenmare Golf Club
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
18 hole course located on the Ring of Kerry. Challenging course in a very scenic location. Green fees welcome.
- Tel: +353 (0)64 41291
- Email: info@kenmaregolfclub.com
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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Three championship courses close to the town of Killarney. Has hosted Irish Open Championship.
- Tel: +353 (0)64 31034
- Email: reservations@killarney-golf.com
Ardfert Golf Club
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club
Ballybeggan Park Golf Club
Beaufort Golf Club
Castlegregory Golf Club
Ceann Sibeal Golf Club
Dooks Golf Club
Kerries Golf Club
Killarney Golf Club
Parknasilla Golf Club
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Tralee Golf Club
Waterville Golf Club
Main Town Attractions
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Millstreet Country Park - Killarney
Millstreet Country Park en route to Killarney is renowned for its breathtaking landscape and theme gardens with rare shrubs, flowers, herb rich meadows, wetlands and boglands. There are reminders of many aspects of Irish History within the Park - the 4000 year old Stone Circle and Fullacht Fiadh, the 10,000 year old Glacier Boulders (erratics) and the more recent Shepherds Hut. You will find seven hundred red deer roaming the paddocks and many species of birds and wild life.
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Killarney Model Railway - Killarney
Located at Beech Road, Killarney, will provide enjoyment for all the family. Scores of trains running on over a mile of track, transport you through the landmarks of Europe. There are thousands of tiny people depicting all walks of life and a day and night scene that will take your breath away
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Lakes of Killarney - Killarney
The three main lakes of Killarney occupy a broad valley stretching south between the mountains. The Lower, Middle and Upper lakes, all lie within the Killarney National Park. Spectacular scenery
Kerry Tourist Attractions
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Carrigafoyle Castle - Ballylongford
Located 2 miles North of Ballylongford in the channel between the mainland and Carrig Island. Carrigafoyle has had a stormy history and, although wrecked by a series of bloody sieges, remains a remarkable castle. Cleverly located between the high- and low-water marks on the shore of the Shannon Estuary, it comprises a large tower built towards the end of the fifteenth century by the O'Connors of Kerry. The tower has five storeys rising to a height of 86 feet and is beautifully constructed of specially selected small stones laid in neat courses.
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Coolwood Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo - Coolcaslagh
Located at Coolcaslagh, about two miles from Killarney town. Situated on 50 acres, it is an ideal family venue with scenic walks, coffee shop, children's playground and the 3 acre children's zoo with a variety of exotic species
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Crag Cave - Castleisland
Located at Castleisland, Crag cave is a colourful wonderland of stalactites and stalactmites. Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over a million years old, it is a natural all weather attraction. Crag Cave is an ancient fossil cave system, older than mankind itself, within which can be seen the natural forces that created the complex and beautiful passages.
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Dingle Ocean World - Dingle
Located in Dingle, is Ireland's new spectacular Aquarium, overlooking the scenic Dingle Harbour, in County Kerry. OceanWorld reveals the fascinating species that live in the waters around the magnificent Dingle Peninsula. The experience is a journey through the Peninsula's ancient sea culture and its people's interaction with the sea from the pre-christian era to present times
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Fungi the Dolphin - Dingle
Since 1983, Fungi - a wild Bottlenose Dolphin, chose to make Dingle Harbour his home. Boat trips leave Dingle pier all day, every day, all year round to see Fungi, wild and free in his natural habitat.
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Killarney Model Railway - Killarney
Located at Beech Road, Killarney, will provide enjoyment for all the family. Scores of trains running on over a mile of track, transport you through the landmarks of Europe. There are thousands of tiny people depicting all walks of life and a day and night scene that will take your breath away
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Lakes of Killarney - Killarney
The three main lakes of Killarney occupy a broad valley stretching south between the mountains. The Lower, Middle and Upper lakes, all lie within the Killarney National Park. Spectacular scenery
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Muckross House - Muckross
Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms are a fantastic experience for everyone. The House and its Gardens are kept magnificently, while the Farms show how farming used to be managed in more traditional times. Car and boat trips, as well as a craft workshop make for an eventful and enjoyable visit
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Skellig Islands - Ballinskellig
Boat trips to the Skellig Island run throughout the year, depending on the weather. The two Skellig islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig stand in the Atlantic Ocean 12km south west of Valentia. They are renowned for their scenery, seabird colonies and early Christian monastic architecture
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The Kenmare Heritage Centre - Kenmare
Provides an insight into the history of the town. The centre's tour covers a wide range of historical themes from generations gone by. A feature of the centre is the Sound Tours, available to all visitors. A heritage trail from the centre follows this tour.
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The Kerry Bog Village Museum - Glenbeigh
Located in the Village at Glenbeigh on the magnificent Ring of Kerry is a unique rural attraction. It aims to recreate life in Ireland during the 1800's.
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Valentia Observatory - Cahersiveen
Located on the Waterville road, just a few miles from Cahersiveen, this is Irelands oldest synoptic weather station.. Weather observations are made each hour and transmitted by telex to Dublin. Many historic instruments originally used are on display at the Observatory.
