Killarney Local Customs

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      No nappies!
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      Cart in Killarney waiting for a customer
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Most Viewed Local Customs in Killarney

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Fairs

 1 Review  About 20 miles outside Killarney is a village called Killorglin. Every August there is a Puck Fair there. When you arrive in Killorglin from Killarney,you will see a statue of a goat before you turn... 

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Smirting & The Smoking Ban

Smirting & The Smoking Ban, Killarney

 orlikins Says:  Smirting is a combination of the words smoking + flirting, geddit? It started when people had to go out for a ciggie after the ban was enforced, and got... 

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No Nappies!

No Nappies!, Killarney

 Dabs Says:  The big news story in Killarney while we were there, if you can believe it, was the debate over whether the horses used to pull the jarveys (horse drawn carts)... 

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Jaunting Carts

Jaunting Carts, Killarney

 grandmaR Says:  Killarney seems to have made a big business out of jaunting cart rides. Some people regard them as tourist traps, and some think of them as a nice way to see... 

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arrange an "Irish trafic jam"

arrange an "Irish trafic jam", Killarney

 globetrott Says:  All over Ireland you may see plenty of postcards about an "Irish Trafic-jam" with plenty of sheep in the streets and of course you might get the idea to make... 

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Dolphin Funghi - fun not only for your children

Dolphin Funghi - fun not only for your children, Killarney

 globetrott Says:  Funghi the Dolphin is one of the main attractions in Dingle-town and it is a lot of fun to watch it from one of the many boats specialized in just that kind of... 

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Respect the Republicans

Respect the Republicans, Killarney

 mrdarius Says:  One night, we were at a bar called Tatler Jack's which you can read about in my restaurant tips. The last song of the night for the performers was "A Nation... 

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this is more plant culture...

this is more plant culture..., Killarney

 kathycollins Says:  this is more plant culture than human culture...Rhododendron are plants native to China that were brought to Ireland in the 19th century. They are ideally... 

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Tinkers (sometimes known as...

Tinkers (sometimes known as..., Killarney

 feline01 Says:  Tinkers (sometimes known as gypsies) can be found alongside rural roadways in Ireland. They're like everyone else, just trying to make a living. Many times,... 

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Never refer to anyone as tinkers or gypsys

Never refer to anyone as tinkers or gypsys, Killarney

 shreka Says:  People living by the side of the road are known as "travellers". It is a slur to refer to these people as tinkers or gypsys. 

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Irish People have a wicked sense of humour

Irish People have a wicked sense of humour, Killarney

 scottishvisitor Says:  Down threw the ages Ireland has been renowned for it's great writers. Their wit is sharp & very funny = you have to be very quick to retaliate. 

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Beatiful Small Shop

Beatiful Small Shop, Killarney

 jckim Says:  Lawn a roof.Green color shop.it is just becoming !! 

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Small talk is big in Ireland

Small talk is big in Ireland, Killarney

 healy_ger Says:  You'll pass hours in any pub in Ireland talking to locals about the weather... By the way 9 times out of 10, its about how bad it is! 

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Q:  Im flying from Edinburgh to Dublin tomorrow and, instead of staying in the big city first and travelling the countryside later on,... 

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A: The trains to Killarney leave from Hueston station. Most have one change of train. You would have to go by bus or taxi. Not sure if there is a direct bus to... 

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a great base to explore the surrounding areas

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 Killarney is one of the most touristy places in Ireland. Many people choose Killarney as a base to explore the Ring of Kerry and maybe also Dingle-Peninsula. 

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There's More to Killarney Than Lakes

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Killarney. I'd love to share with you the 18 tips I've written, the 65 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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The Emerald Isle

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 START NOT IRISH BORN MAN IF YOU'R TO IRELAND TRUE WE HEED NOT RACE NOR CREED NOR CLAN WE'VE HEARTS AND HANDS FOR YOU. 

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Killarney

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 Killarney has been called the gateway to some of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Places such as the ring of Kerry, Dingle and west Cork. As a local I try to avoid the main tourist attractions...... 

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tvdm's Kool Kerry and Killarney page

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 Ahhh, Kerry the Kingdom... Well, during spring and summer, Killarney is the seething tourist cauldron that every true traveller dreads. However, outside these busy months, there's lots of cool craic... 

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