Kerry Ireland

Welcome to Kerry!

County Kerry

The 'Kingdom' has a maze of blissfully quiet country lanes each of which has a story to tell - Around every corner, a piece of history unfolds amidst the most beautiful of scenery.

There are tiny fishing villages, early Christian ruins, and Irelands highest mountain. There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of travelling through quiet country roads and unspoilt villages off the beaten track.

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Information Kerry Ireland

Located in the extreme southwest of Ireland, the County of Kerry boasts of its outstanding and magnificent sceneries such as the Ring of Kerry and a very well-preserved eighteenth-century century port in Tralee, its capital town.

The county of Kerry is traditionally known by both locals and tourists as “the kingdom.” Past visitors were charmed by its breathtaking plains, which really do look like those kingdoms you would often see in movies and read in books.

Kerry has two contrasting and distinguishing types of terrain. These are the smaller areas that look like plains and that stretch from north to Shannon Estuary and the mountainous and elevated lands in the south in Beara, Ivearagh, and Dingle peninsulas. Regions of scenic beauty are found along the coast where sandy beaches alternate with cliffs and rocky headlands.

Most tourists explore Kerry with a rail and coach tour, which makes the experience very medieval. You can look out of the windows during the coach tour and see for yourself the spectacular drive from Tralee to Brandon.

The Brandon Art Gallery houses a collection of stunning oil paintings depicting the beautiful Kerry sceneries. After visiting the gallery, you can just take a stroll from Connor Pass to Dingle. For those adventurous by heart, they can climb Mount Brandon to witness its raw beauty. Aside from the tour where you can experience Kerry’s sceneries, you can also try its coastal resorts, golf courses, and a number of ancient monuments.

Its capital town, Tralee, is not only known for its well-preserved port but also for its internationally renowned Rose of Tralee Festival that is held every August. People from all over the world come by to witness the said event. Killarney, the second capital town of Kerry, is home to excellent shops and restaurants. It can also bring you to the captivating countryside for just few minutes.

Attractions Kerry Ireland


Kerry 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.

The Golf Courses Kerry Ireland

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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

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