Killarney Tourist Traps

 
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Jaunting carts

Jaunting carts, Killarney

 3 Reviews  We were stopped by a jaunting cart driver who wanted our business. We told him we were looking for horse back riding and he got kind of rude and said it was too late inn the season for that and he was... 

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Save your time for the great landscapes

Save your time for the great landscapes, Killarney

 scottishvisitor Says:  These woolen mills can be found anywhere in Scotland & Ireland. Pretty boring really unless you really need some knitwear. Save your time and watch the woolly... 

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Negative effects of tourism

Negative effects of tourism, Killarney

 orlikins Says:  Unfortunately Killarney is the most commercial, touristy town in Ireland and some of the surrounding areas have been spoilt or overrated (like Ring of Kerry and... 

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Dance on the Moon -not worth the money

Dance on the Moon -not worth the money, Killarney

 LauraNH Says:  There is a step dance show at the Gleneagle Hotel called "Dance to the Moon" or "Dance on the Moon". We paid 27.50 euro/person and I felt like it was still in... 

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Avoid summer

Avoid summer, Killarney

 tvdm Says:  Avoid Killarney in July and August as it's overcrowded and overpriced. And that doesn't just go for the town proper. All towns and trails are jammed and you... 

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The Tralee Museum

The Tralee Museum, Killarney

 tvdm Says:  It's a tough choice to classify this Museum in the county town of Tralee. On one hand it gives a great insight in Irish rural life throughout the ages. And the... 

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Killarney is rather touristy

Killarney is rather touristy, Killarney

 Deefstes Says:  Killarney is a VERY popular town amongst tourists so be prepared to see loads of other people taking photos at your favourite spots.The shops know this and the... 

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Perhaps the biggest tourist...

Perhaps the biggest tourist..., Killarney

 kathycollins Says:  Perhaps the biggest tourist trap in all of Ireland is the town of Killarney...not that it's bad, or not a fun place...it's just that it seems more of a... 

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Killarney tends to be overrun...

Killarney tends to be overrun..., Killarney

 dracko Says:  Killarney tends to be overrun with American tourists. If you're trying to get away from that, then avoid the town. There're plenty of other towns around the... 

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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 Killarney tends to be overrun with American tourists. If you're trying to get away from that, then avoid the town. There're plenty of other towns around the... 

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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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