Map of Hotels

Click to enlarge

Featured Hotel

Countess House

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Prices from
€74

» Check Availability

You will receive a warm welcome from the locals, who have all the time in the world to swap yarns with you.

No matter from which direction the County of Kerry is approached, the great central spine of mountains draws the eye of the traveller like a great symphony draws an audience to a fitting climax. The relatively high mountains and narrow peninsulas conjure weather patterns, which change the face of the mountains, the surface of the water and the texture of the landscape by the minute.

The fretted and deep bays created by the mighty Atlantic play tricks with the light and produce a magical quality, which intoxicates the senses.

Relatively little industry ensures an environment which is the envy of Europe, producing a background against which every water and land based activity can be enjoyed to the full. The special culture of the largely agricultural people gives a unique feeling to the country and the warm welcome, which is spontaneously extended, will captivate the heart of any visitor.

Kerry offers a great diversity of scenery, culture and leisure activities. There are many amenities, places of interest, sporting and leisure activities, festivals and other special events to experience. Sporting enthusiasts will find plenty to do, from golfing, cycling and equestrian, to a wide variety of water sports such as angling, sailing, diving, Windsurfing, etc. Kerry is also a Walker's and Climber's paradise with it's many long distance Walking Routes, National Parks and great Mountain Ranges.

For those interested in history and archaeology there are many outstanding items of interest to be seen, and there are a number of Major Heritage Interpretative Centres, Open Farms, Museums, Castles, Houses and Gardens open to the public.

• Ballybunion Golf Club

  Ballybunion, Co. Kerry

  World renown links course. Has hosted Irish Open Championship.

• 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 

• 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 Tourist Attractions

• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.