Killarney Things to Do

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Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry, Killarney

 24 Reviews  The Ring of Kerry is a scenic 175 km (110 mile) road that circles the Iveragh Peninsula, a very popular draw for tourists who visit Ireland. You can visit via a self driving tour if you are willing to... 

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Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park, Killarney

 22 Reviews  Killarney National Park was this outstanding and wild landscape. It is a little over 10,000 hectares that is southwest of town. Inside the park are a variety of beautiful lakes (Lower, Learning,... 

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Torc Waterfall

Torc Waterfall, Killarney

 10 Reviews  We stopped at the Torc Waterfall on the way back from Ladies View on our way to jump into the anticlockwise tour of the Ring of Kerry. I hadn't seen the signs on the way over to Ladies View but I... 

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Ross Castle

Ross Castle, Killarney

 9 Reviews  Part of the Killarney National park, Ross castle is a recently renovated castle, dating back from the 1600's. Formerly an English garrison, it's on the shore of Lake Laune. Very narrow spiral... 

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Muckross Abbey

Muckross Abbey, Killarney

 8 Reviews  Muckross Friary dates back to the 15th century and it is one of the best-preserved franciscan friaries in Ireland. In the year 1653 it was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell's troups. You may find Muckross... 

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Connor Pass

Connor Pass, Killarney

 2 Reviews  Connor Pass is one of the scenic highlights on Dingl Island and makes a great place for an excursion from Killarney. Thia narrow mountain-road is going from Dingl town to the northern part of the... 

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Dingle

Dingle, Killarney

 3 Reviews  The Dingle peninnsula The scenery along this coastel roadway is amazing, you would be well advised to get someone else to do the driving so you can enjoy it without risking your life in a car crash…... 

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Meeting of the Waters

Meeting of the Waters, Killarney

 2 Reviews  Now this is getting a bit far to really qualify under Killarney. Even so, it's quite possible to make a quick drive over from Killarnaye and see Ladies View where you have a splendid view over the... 

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Travel

Travel, Killarney

 1 Review  Please look under transportation to find out about our fabulous jaunting car rides in Killarney. You will find them on the edge of Killarney town just waiting for you sometimes even in the wind and... 

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St. Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney

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GAP OF DUNLOE TOUR

GAP OF DUNLOE TOUR, Killarney

 arkadia Says:  An amazing journey in the surrounding nature. IT'S A MUST.This is more of an adventure than a tour. Combination of a bus to Kate Kearny's Cottage, then a... 

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Muckross House

Muckross House, Killarney

 Dabs Says:  Muckross House had three private owners, the house was built in 1843 for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife Mary, when Herbert got into deep debt, the house was... 

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Ladies View

Ladies View, Killarney

 Dabs Says:  From Ross Castle we kept heading west on N71, away from Killarney, until we reached Ladies View, a scenic overlook on the Upper Lake and all of it's channels... 

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The Lakes Hotel

The Lakes Hotel, Killarney

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  I have included this tip under "things to do" because, if you're not actually staying here, you should make a point of going for lunch or drinks or dinner. The... 

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Try a Jaunting Car Ride

Try a Jaunting Car Ride, Killarney

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  In practically all of the touristic areas of Kerry you will find that the jaunting car is the mode of transport that is most practical. A jaunting car is,... 

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Boating on the Lake

Boating on the Lake, Killarney

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  There are two types of boating trips on the lakes - the glass covered boat that traverses the big lower lake and then the one we chose - the open wooden boat... 

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Molton Brown Spa

Molton Brown Spa, Killarney

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  As Killarney is the tourist capital of Southern ireland, it has many excellent hotels and most of them have equally excellent spas.The one that I visited... 

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Street Entertainment

Street Entertainment, Killarney

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  You don't have to "go" anywhere in Killarney, just walk the streets!The shops open very late, street traders ply their wares, and buskers provide equal if not... 

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Bantry-house & Bantry Bay

Bantry-house & Bantry Bay, Killarney

 globetrott Says:  Bantry ( Beanntraighe in the old gealic language) is another great daytrip from Killarney and a step back into the world of rich landowners and their ornate... 

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Ilnacullin & Garinish Gardens in Glengarriff

Ilnacullin & Garinish Gardens in Glengarriff, Killarney

 globetrott Says:  Glengarriff makes a perfect daytrip from Killarney and there you may see one of the most beautiful artificial gardens in Ireland :Ilnacullin is a small island... 

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gap of dunloe

gap of dunloe, Killarney

 TORBOY Says:  bicycle from town to ross castle, tour castle and then boat trip with bikes across Killarney lakes.(1.5hrs) bike or push as we did uphill to gap of dunloe(p.s.... 

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The road to Kenmare

The road to Kenmare, Killarney

 RickinDutch Says:  Our plan had been to get to Kenmare for lunch, look around and decide whether to stay in Kenmare or drive on further along the Ring of Kerry. But after my... 

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Muckross House

Muckross House, Killarney

 RickinDutch Says:  The Jewel of Killarney!Located within the Killarney National Park, and the reason the park was created, is the Muckross House - a fine building of white... 

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Gap of Dunloe

Gap of Dunloe, Killarney

 RickinDutch Says:  Beautiful spot to hike up to or take a horse drawn cart. Parking available at a cosy pub/restaurant by the name Kate Kearney's Cottage. My cousin was driving... 

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Killarney Riding Stables

Killarney Riding Stables, Killarney

 Peterodl Says:  The riding stables are only 1 mile from the center of the town of Killarney and is adjacent to the Killarney National Park.You can take a 6 day trail ride on... 

Top 3 Hotels in Killarney

Europe Hotel

 4 Reviews and 221 Opinions  We spent our 25th wedding anniversary here and were satisfied beyond description. Our room... 

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Killeen House

 2 Reviews and 314 Opinions  My wife and I stayed for two nights and, having seen the reviews on a rival website, chose it. It's... 

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Arbutus Hotel

 1 Review and 611 Opinions  If your are ever in Killarney, you should stay at either the Arbutis Hotel or the Best Western... 

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 The bus tour also took us round the Kerry Peninsula. Saw lots of typical 'country Ireland' with many stone walls. I think the tour is called "the ring of Kerry"... 

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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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