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Killarney
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The main tourist town of County Kerry, Killarney is a well-oiled hub for holiday-makers, its name synonymous with leprechauns, souvenirs and coach tours. With more places to stay than anyplace outside Dublin, Killarney has been famous as a tourist town since the mid-17th century. While you'll be beguiled by the souvenir shops, there are also some excellent craft galleries and pubs featuring live "trad" Irish music.
In a town that's been practicing the tourism game for over 250 years, competition keeps standards high, and whatever your budget you'll find superb restaurants and good accommodation. And as the jumping-off point for County Kerry's magnificent lake and woodland scenery, and photogenic day trip destinations like the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry, it's no wonder Killarney is everyone's destination of choice.
Best of Killarney: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Killarney: Suggested Itineraries
People have been living in the County Kerry region since Neolithic times, perhaps drawn to its archetypical Irish scenery of misty mountains, beckoning islands and sky-mirrored lakes. Killarney relishes its 250-year history as a center of tourism, and retains its charm despite the crowds.
Killarney Tours
Get to know the colorful heart of County Kerry on an afternoon highlights tour of Killarney. On this guided tour of Killarney, you'll see the ruins of Aghadoe, Ross Castle, Muckross House and Gardens, Torc Waterfall and spectacular views of the famed lakes of Killarney. Or travel just a few miles into the surrounding countryside on a Gap of Dunloe day trip. Strap on your walking boots and hike the six-mile Gap, or take a ride in a traditional horse-drawn cart through this gorgeous part of Ireland. Then cruise on a boat trip along the Upper, Middle and Lower Lakes to historic Ross Castle, where your coach awaits to transfer you back to Killarney.
Day Trips from Killarney
Killarney is the tourism hub for County Kerry and its magnificent scenery. To discover the emerald-green beauty of this part of Ireland, take a day trip to the Dingle Peninsula, the most rugged Atlantic coastline in Kerry. You'll also visit Slea Head, the most westerly point in Europe looking over the sea to America, and see the Blasket Islands offshore. Perhaps most famous of all, the Ring of Kerry is an essential tour on any visit to Ireland. This picture-perfect day trip circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks, running along the shore of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, and passing picturesque villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem.
Best of Killarney: Top Restaurants
Seafood and steak are the specialties at Gaby's, prepared with French flair and served with Irish hospitality. Cozy up to the open fire at the bar before settling down to lobster, oysters or the shellfish platter. The decor is charmingly rustic but the vibe here is unpretentiously upscale.
Fresh seafood and classic Italian cucina are the order of the day at Rincuccini. Order a bottle of premium Italian vino from the restaurant's wine cellar and settle in for the seven-course tasting menu, running from soup to lamb risotto and homemade tiramisu.
Oozing international style, Campagne sets the focus firmly on French cuisine and highlights the best local produce around. Free-range chicken and pork, local trout, duck and mullet, raspberry crème brulée - such confident fare is effortlessly presented by the award-winning chef, ensuring a special night out in Killarney.
Best of Killarney: Top Hotels
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of B&Bs and guesthouses in Killarney. Even so, it can be difficult to find a bed from June to August, when visitor numbers are highest.
Live like a royal at the Killarney Royal, a four-star family-owned boutique hotel. Spacious rooms are individually styled with antique furnishings, a choice of down comforters or blankets, free wireless internet access, and large marble bathrooms with every amenity. Guests have complimentary access to a nearby leisure and spa facility.
Exclusive, yet not too formal, Fairview is one of the best boutique hotels in Killarney. Right in the center of town, and ideally positioned for a game of golf as the name suggests, executive rooms here are well-kitted out with Jacuzzis, antiques and entertainment systems. Dine in on a four-course meal at Fifth Season, the hotel's in-house restaurant.
In the beautiful surroundings of private landscaped grounds, this five-star hotel specializes in luxury with deep pillows, fresh linen and soft Irish woolen blankets. Rooms look onto the hotel's gardens and the mountains beyond or the historic town of Killarney with its church and cathedral steeples. Relax in the library or unwind in the pool and spa, enjoy afternoon tea in the guests' lounge or fine dine in the Park Restaurant.
