Killorglin Travel Guide

  Town from the bus
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  • Town from the bus
      Town from the bus
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  • My first picture from the bus of Puck
      My first picture from the bus of Puck
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  • Unknown church
      Unknown church
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  • River Laune from the bus
      River Laune from the bus
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  • River with my grandson's camera reflected
      River with my grandson's camera...
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Things to Do  

Puck Fair

Puck Fair, Killorglin

 highlandlaura Says:  Annual fair and merrymaking associated with Puck, a large white male goat with ribbons tied to his horns. The Puck is elevated to a high pedestal on "Gathering Day" and presides over the merrymaking for the 3 day festival until "Scattering Day", when it's lowered from its... 

Hotels  

Hotel Ard Na Sidhe

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Hotels  

Orglan House: One of Killorglin's Best

Orglan House: One of Killorglin's Best, Killorglin

 highlandlaura Says:  Rooms are large and clean. Linen is clean and warm in this cold climate. Situated on top of a hill overlooking the city and river. The owner, Bridie, cooks up a huge and comforting breakfast. You place your order the night before for your choice of breakfast foods. Sitting... 

Restaurants  

Sewing Machines, Main Street: Don't Miss the Irish Coffee

Sewing Machines, Main Street: Don't Miss the Irish Coffee, Killorglin

 highlandlaura Says:  Here the tables in this bar are made out of old Singer Sewing Machines. Good Irish Coffee. Sorry, I don't remember the name of this Bar, but it is just across the street from Shelagh O'Neill's. If you'll click on the picture here you will get a larger print on your computer... 

Killorglin Restaurant: Fine Dinner

Killorglin Restaurant: Fine Dinner, Killorglin

 highlandlaura Says:  One room is a Pub atmosphere, the other room is fine dining. Food is fresh and prepared with taste by the chef. Very cozy rooms, large paintings line the walls. Heavy oak furniture. Can't remember the name, yet. 

Local Customs  

Cutting Peat

Cutting Peat, Killorglin

 grandmaR Says:  When we were in Bunratty, most of the houses had peat fires. The school teacher told us that peat is called 'turf' when cutThe cutting of peat for fuel began in the 17th century and continued at an increasing rate until the mid 20th century. Originally, most of this was cut... 

Off The Beaten Path  

St.James R.C. Church,Killorglin

St.James R.C. Church,Killorglin, Killorglin

 grandmaR Says:  The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1886. Services – Sunday, 12.00 noon 

Killorglin

Killorglin, Killorglin

 highlandlaura Says:  Wonderful town! Killorglin in County Kerry. It is here thousands attend the annual Puck festival every August. We blew into town and landed at a Pub called Shelagh O'Neill's. We met some very interesting people, and then traveled to another pub with them. Interesting... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Salmon Fishing

Salmon Fishing, Killorglin

 grandmaR Says:   under construction Killorglin is situated on the river Laune, an excellent salmon fishing river. The Southern Fisheries Board have organised joint development programs with local boards to make the rivers and lakes more accessible to Anglers. The Fishery boards also stock... 

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King Puck

King Puck, Killorglin

 grandmaR Says:  under constructionPuck Fair: The king of Puck Fair, a chosen mountain goat is borne in triumph and enthroned for two days. Why is a goat the king of the fair? Local stories tell that a stampeding herd of mountain goats warned the locals of the invasion by the Cromwellian... 

The Place

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 The foundation stone for the church was laid in 1886. Services – Sunday, 12.00 noon 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Has anyone visited Killorglin? I am interested in learning all about the community where my ancestors originated.  

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A: We stopped by Kilorglin for an afternoon last summer for the County Fair. It was fun and kind of silly. The had taken Elvis the goat and made him King Puck. Rained on... 

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Killorglin

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 Cousins Linda and Roni's family came from Killorglin, County Kerry. They were the Moriartys and many shop signs reveal that the Moriartys are still here. Linda looked into the records at the town hall... 

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The Goat Puck

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Killorglin. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 15 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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