Tralee Brochure 2017 by David

Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Large Tourism Town

Accommodation Top Attractions Pubs / Restaurants Leisure Activities Accessibility Shopping Festivals & Events Touring Co. Kerry & Wild Atlantic Way

Get in Touch: Tralee Tourist Office, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee, V 92 HW92 E: traleetio@failteireland.ie Tralee Chamber Alliance, 18 Denny Street, Tralee, V92 K500 Tel: +353 (66) 7121472

Cover photographs of Roses and Kitesurfer by Domnick Walsh Photography Back cover photo by Kirk Kelly

Accessibility Tralee is a wonderful destination and the town centre is only a five-minute walk from the mainline rail and bus stations, a 15-minute drive from Kerry Airport and 90 minutes from both Shannon and Cork Airports. Irish Rail provides regular daily inter-city services to Tralee from Dublin and Cork with connections from Limerick. Bus Éireann’s Expressway service links the country’s major cities and towns with Tralee, while the local Kerry bus network serves all of Tralee’s surrounding towns and villages. Kerry Airport is ideally located for anyone wishing to travel for business or pleasure with direct flights from: London Luton, London Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Berlin (new route from November 2017), Alicante & Faro (summer) with Ryanair, from Dublin with Aer Lingus Regional and connections from major cities in the United States and Canada with Aer Lingus.

Bus Éireann provides an extensive range of services to and from Tralee, both locally and nationwide. Expressway Route 13 from Limerick offers connections from Shannon Airport, Clare, Galway and the North West, while Route 40 serves Killarney, Cork and Waterford with connections available to all of Ireland’s major cities, towns and airports (see more at www.expressway.ie and for services across the sea to Britain please see www.eurolines.ie)

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Welcome to Tralee, originally a medieval town which celebrated its 800th anniversary in 2016 and the capital town of County Kerry, Ireland’s most popular tourist destination. The town was founded in the early 13th century by the Anglo Normans and it takes its name from the River Lee which flows into Tralee Bay. We hope you enjoy your visit to Tralee, the perfect base when exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry.

The local Kerry network serves all of Tralee’s surrounding towns and villages in County Kerry including Dingle, Killorglin, Listowel and Castleisland. In the summer months additional services are provided to cater for Kerry’s growing tourism demands including a daily Ring of Kerry trip. Our national network comprises of hundreds of routes and thousands of destinations including Tralee. Bus Éireann will get you there! If you have any queries please contact customercare@buseireann.ie or call 066 7164700. For lowest fares see www.buseireann.ie

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For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

The Ashe Hotel

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The award-winning Ashe Hotel is a beautiful and modern family-owned hotel. A bustling hub located in the heart of the wonderful Tralee town, tucked away behind the main shopping street. Alfie’s at The Ashe offers a superb dining experience serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and all those light bites in between, from 8am to 9pm daily. Staying with us means you get to choose from a variety of fabulous offers such as:

For a splashing fun-filled day the Aqua Dome at the edge of Tralee town is the place to visit. As it is one of Ireland’s largest indoor waterworlds and premier tourist attractions, it is brimming with exciting features that capture the imagination of both adult and child alike. With tropical temperatures, waves, river rapids, lazy river, whirlpool spas, gushers, geysers, adult only sauna health suite, gym and much, much more, it is ideal for all the family - and all under a magnificent glass dome! The Aqua Dome is a great day out whatever the weather.

“Ashe Adventures” Family Package

There is a 10% discount for families and a further 25% discount when a 2 visit family ticket is purchased. Group rates available!

Three nights bed and breakfast, one evening meal and a choice of two family activities from our wide selection of locally based Ashe Adventure suppliers. From €149 per room

Explore Kerry Break

Aqua Golf

Stay longer for less with three nights bed and breakfast from €240 for two people. Allow us to customise your break by adding activities and excursions

For those who do not want to get their feet wet there is a wonderful 18 hole Aqua Golf course alongside the Aqua Dome which is great fun to play.

Two nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Complimentary Irish Coffees on arrival for two. From €210 per person

Dan Spring Rd., Tralee Tel: 066 7128899 | 7128755 24 hour hotline: 066 7129150 Email: info@aquadome.ie www.aquadome.ie

Golden Years Break Two nights bed & breakfast, one evening meal with delicious tea/coffee and home baked scones on arrival. From €170 per person. The best part is we’re only a five minute walk from the bus and train stations!

Maine Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 710 6300 E: info@theashehotel.ie W: www.theashehotel.ie

Ballyroe Heights Hotel

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The hotel’s warm interior offers plenty of corners to hide away and beautifully designed rooms and suites offer a restful night’s sleep to all who visit.

Located 4km from Tralee town on the coastal route of the Wild Atlantic Way, this hotel is an ideal central location for visiting Tralee’s many attractions, the Dingle Peninsula or touring on The Ring of Kerry. We have free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free on-site car and coach parking.

Two Night Family Break - Kids stay FREE! From €169 pps*

Relaxing Two Night Escape

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Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy two nights in our luxury accommodation with freshly cooked breakfast each morning, seasonal drink on arrival, main course dinner with a glass of house wine on the night of your choice and a late check out.

Rate includes two night stay in a family room Full Irish breakfast each morning and one family dinner Family Pass to the Aquadome and passes to The Playdium Price is per adult with two children U12 stay free

Rate for two persons sharing: • High Season from €255 • Low Season from €195

Golden Years Midweek Escape, From €149 pps* Enjoy a two night break with breakfast each morning Upgrade to a superior room Four course dinner on one evening Extend your stay to three nights at no extra charge Full use of Nádúr Spa Facilities & Fitness Suite

*Rates are subject to availability

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Overlooking spectacular views of the traditional Irish farmland, Tralee Bay and the Sliabh Mish Mountains, Ballyroe Heights Hotel is the perfect setting for a relaxing break away with friends or loved ones.

A warm welcome awaits you at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa. The family owned and run country house hotel has been in the McGillicuddy family for almost 60 years and embodies the highest standards of service and value.

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For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa

Subject to availability Leebrook, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 W279 T: +353 (0)66 712 3322 E: info@ballygarryhouse.com W: www.ballygarryhouse.com

For more of our exciting offers, please visit our website or contact us directly. Tel: 066 712 6796 Email: info@ballyroe.com

Ballyroe, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 712 6796 E: info@ballyroe.com W: www.ballyroe.com

Bars & Restaurants

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What people seek is not perfection, but real food and hospitality with real heart and you can find it in clusters of excellence in Tralee.

Ballyseede Castle, one of the best known Castle Hotels in Ireland, has a history dating back to the 1590’s. Set in 30 acres of native woodland, Ballyseede has been wonderfully transformed into a luxury hotel for you to enjoy. One of the most unique & special luxury Tralee Hotels, this Castle Hotel offers you formal and casual dining, 23 en-suite bedrooms and three beautiful private rooms complimented by enchanting formal gardens.

Tralee hoteliers, restaurateurs and chefs are well aware that as well as quality food at reasonable prices, a warm, authentic atmosphere is an essential ingredient in the food tourism recipe. People are looking for authenticity, they want to experience the local culture of a place and when it comes to food, the provenance of ingredients is really important. Story-telling is critical as it gives tourists a real sense of place. This is what will set Tralee apart from other destinations.

We love families and children to enjoy the relaxing environment of Ballyseede Castle. Our Castle Hotel Family Rooms offer comfort, security and great value for money for families wishing to enjoy a Castle getaway Mr. Higgins the Irish Wolfhound is always playful while his sidekick Einstein is up for fun and loves catching stones. Along with the resident dogs there are native Irish donkeys and Farabella Horses. They take their holidays in winter in bad weather - good for them! At Kerry’s only Castle Hotel, the one star AA Rosette Awarded O’Connell Restaurant is unique for serving beautiful food in magnificent surroundings. Whether it is a five course scrumptious dinner or sitting by the fire in Paddy’s Bar, dining is a must when it comes to Ballyseede Castle. Our chefs prepare the most exquisite foods, sourced locally and presented with all the flair and extravagance expected from a castle experience. Refined Irish cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients is complemented by an extensive list of fine wines and spirits. Leebrook, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland

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T: +353 (0)66 712 5799 E: info@ballyseedecastle.com W: www.ballyseedecastle.com

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Ballyseede Castle Hotel

Tralee is famous for its pubs, many of which serve great food with music nightly throughout the summer months and at weekends during the shoulder season. With over 40 pubs to choose from in the town centre and surrounding area, a warm welcome is guaranteed for one and all.

Banna Beach is 12km north west of Tralee. It’s a beautiful Blue Flag beach that extends for miles. This is a walker’s paradise with views of the mountains of the Dingle Peninsula on the southwest horizon, Kerry Head and the Maulin Mountain to the northwest and straight out to sea you can see Mucklaghmore Rock. The sand dunes here are a designated conservation with rare plants and animals. It’s a popular surfing spot, with surfing lessons available and summer camps during July and August. Inch Beach 31km from Tralee is known famously for being the place where an inch is actually three miles long. The fantastic beach at Inch has been chosen several times as a film location for Hollywood movies that are familiar household names such as “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Playboy of the Western World”. With a continuous barrage of long rolling waves that come crashing ashore, it is easy to see why this dramatic setting has been picked time and time again.

In the summer, Ballybunion beach attracts many families and young people to enjoy the sandy beach, warm Atlantic waters and the pubs along the high street. Nearby cliffs offer excellent scenery. Sometimes dolphins may be seen in the waters. The beaches near Ballybunion are a popular surfing site. Other traditions include the beachside Seaweed Baths, featuring sea water with kelp. Ballyheigue Beach is approximately 18km north of Tralee on the R551. It is a scenic resort town with many miles of beaches that connect to Banna Strand to the south, and Kerry Head to the north. Castlegregory is located at the foot of a sandy peninsula called the Maharees renowned as a tourist destination as it is near to spectacular beaches separating Brandon Bay to the west from Tralee Bay on the east. The village is surrounded by the mountains of the Dingle peninsula and overlooked directly by Beenoskee and Stradbally Mountains. To the west is Brandon Mountain. Castlegregory is also the name of the parish which includes most of the north east area of the Dingle Peninsula.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Beautiful Beaches

Fenit Beach is located on the north side of Tralee Bay about 10km west of Tralee town, just south of the Shannon Estuary. The bay is enclosed from the Atlantic by the Maharee spit which extends northwards from the Dingle peninsula. Fenit harbour is a mixed function sea port, where fishing, freight import and export, and a 136 berth marina are the main forms of business. The village is the birthplace of St Brendan the Navigator and a statue in his honour overlooks the sea.

Windmill Street, Blennerville, Tralee +353 66 7121064 blenmill@eircom.net Blennerville Windmill is situated 2 miles outside Tralee on the N86 (Dingle Road). It is one of the largest working Windmills in England and Ireland. Blennerville Windmill visitor centre and souvenir shop caters for young and old with the Audio-Visual presentation, Emigration Exhibition (Blennerville was the port of emigration from Kerry during the great famine), bird watching platform with telescope, tour of the working windmill (wind permitting) and demonstration of flour making. A visit to the model train exhibition (some interactive) and then view the eclectic collection of 19th and 20th century equipment before finishing off the tour with the 1916 Rising Aud anchor exhibition. A beautiful walk out by the canal from Tralee leads you out to Blennerville Windmill the dominant landmark in Tralee Bay.

Manor East, Tralee • T: 066 7197007 E: bowlingbuddies@eircom.net • www.bowlingbuddies.ie

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Blennerville Windmill

Bowling Buddies family run entertainment centre caters for all of your family’s entertainment needs. With ten modern bowling lanes that offer cosmic and bumper bowling, an arcade and toddler area. Our Exciting party packages are very popular and great value. We have recently updated and improved our café to offer our customers a relaxing space to enjoy our great food and coffee. Our new menu includes freshly prepared Wraps, Paninis, deluxe Pizza and much more. Even more exciting is what’s to come in 2017, our New Skywalker Adventure. This out of this world adventure, which will be the talk of the town, includes 11 suspended elements such as Sliding Snow Board, Climbing Wall, Suspended Rocks and more. There will be exciting new themed party rooms to accompany this. Follow us on facebook to see our transformation. We happily cater for group bookings and corporate outings, all fun packed for an experience you’ll get nowhere else…

Phone 066 7197007 Buddies Best for Play & Parties 14

The Christmas Spraoi in Tralee features 36 days FREE PARKING, shopping, stunning street lights, dining and independently organised events including panto, fireworks displays, entertainment, markets and party nights from late November until New Year’s Eve. Ring-in the New Year before anyone else in the country at the family-friendly Fireworks Display at 7.20pm on Denny Street in the town centre on 31st December. Revellers lucky enough to be venturing into Tralee Town Centre later on December 31st can step out onto Denny Street for a short New Year’s Eve Street Party commencing at 11.30pm. When the Countdown Clock rings in the New Year they can then head back into the comfort of their local pubs to continue planning their New Year’s Resolutions over a festive drink. For more information visit www.Tralee.ie or find us on www.Facebook.com/ChristmasSpraoiinTralee

Garden Restaurant • Extensive Gift Shop • Free Wi-Fi & Parking Crag Cave is a magical wonderland of stalagmites & stalactites. It is a natural all weather attraction, discovered in 1983 & thought to be over one million years old. A visit to Crag Cave will delight & enthrall all ages & our friendly guides will be pleased to explain the origins of the cave, describe its many beautiful formations & introduce visitors to a world older than mankind.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

IT’S not Christmas in Kerry until the festive lights are switched on in Tralee and you’d be hard pressed to find a better seasonal spirit anywhere else in Ireland.

Crag Cave is also home to Crazy Cave - The Kingdom’s No.1 House of Fun. It is a large children’s soft play indoor & outdoor adventure centre. A haven for adults as well as children including a three tiered soft play system, mega astra slide, funball battle with cannon guns, soccer pitch, spiral slides, ball pools & lots more. Kingdom Falconry is also based at Crag Cave & offers visitors the unique opportunity to get up close & personal with amazing, awe inspiring birds of prey including Hawks, Falcons, Owls & an amazing Golden Eagle. Visit www.kingdomfalconry.com for times of flying displays. Open daily mid March to December. Open Friday to Sunday, January to mid March.

Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Tralee 20km, Killarney 27km) Tel 066 7141244 • www.cragcave.com

Tralee Food Festival - September

Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival - Easter When it comes to celebrating Easter in Kerry, Tralee takes centre-stage for children to enjoy the annual Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival. A multitude of family-friendly events including Egg Hunts, Teddy Bears Picnic, Easter-themed camps, Puppet Shows, Charity Fancy Dress Fun Run and sightings of the elusive Easter Bunny entertain children of all ages at various venues in Tralee. Tralee is weather-proof all year round and our annual springtime “eggs-travaganza” always brings the best out of the town’s tourist attractions. For details visit www.tralee.ie.

Féile na mBláth at The Park Festival - June

Rose of Tralee International Festival - August

Féile na mBláth at The Park Festival Tralee takes place every year in Tralee Town Park during the third weekend in June. The event has all the ingredients for a magnificent mid-summer Park Festival in Tralee featuring Dog Shows, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Bike Week Celebrations, Bouncy Castles, Flower Competitions, Gardening Demonstrations, Music, Song, Ballroom Dancing and much more. The Park Festival is a joint-venture between Kerry County Council Tralee Municipal District and Tralee Chamber Alliance. Details from www.tralee.ie.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival, Ireland’s flagship family festival, takes place in Tralee in mid-August each year. The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee. It also features a street carnival with over 80 hours of FREE and affordable entertainment including live concerts, theatre, circus, markets, funfair, fireworks, fashion show, International Business Women’s Conference, International 10k Road Race/Fun Run and three Rose Parades through the streets of Tralee.

Tralee Food Festival features Taste and Craft Beer Trails, an Artisan Food Market, Cookery Demonstrations and a variety of menus at some of Tralee’s top food and beverage haunts including hotels, restaurants, bars and cafés. The Tralee Food Festival will provide a platform from where the wider public will get to experience the wonderful taste of what Tralee has to offer. Our chefs and restaurants make the most of our produce and they are earning a world-wide reputation for their creativity and skill.

Celebration of Christie Hennessy November The Christie Hennessy Celebration is fast becoming the premier songwriter’s weekend in Ireland, attracting some of the finest contemporary songwriters in the country and from further afield. The festival provides a great platform for these performers to showcase their talent in the Troubadour Club and the IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Competition. The festival was established in honour and memory of Tralee’s own Christie Hennessy, who was himself a great singer and songwriter.

National Circus Festival of Ireland - November The National Circus Festival of Ireland is the ultimate contemporary circus event. At the heart of the festival is Circus Siamsa where top acts from all over the world enthral audiences of all ages. The circus convention features a full circus, acrobatics and aerial master class programme and Children’s Workshops. There’s also plenty of free outdoor entertainment during the weekend including a colourful parade. Presented by Fanzini Productions, full details of the performers, workshops, parade, children’s shows, ISACS seminar, and accommodation are available from www.circusfestival.ie

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Festivals

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Get shopping Tralee town centre boasts an array of stores that really has to be seen to be believed. The main Mall and pedestrianised Square are hosts to famous retailers such as Shaws, Carraig Donn, Penneys and Heatons stores as well as many family owned businesses and boutiques. The town also has a huge range of cafĂŠs, restaurants and bistros offering menus to suit every appetite.

Visit Craft Makers in Ashe Street. Located in a gorgeous Victorian building, Craft Makers stocks a range of carefully selected handcrafted gifts sourced from craft professionals, artists and designers who are creating in Ireland today. The store also features makers from the Original Kerry craft network. We organise a Walking Tour of Victorian Tralee which includes a sumptuous morning or afternoon tea as required. For more information: www.craftmakers.ie

MANOR WEST MULTICENTRE GIFT CARDS

Available at whatever value you choose, these are the ideal gift for any occasion.

Something Fishy!

Get Running Tralee is fast becoming the sporting capital of the southwest as the town plays host to some spectacular events that feature many of the wonderful surrounding land and seascapes. The Tralee International Marathon and Half Marathon, which take place around the St Patrick’s Day Festivities, attract hundreds of athletes from all over the world to Tralee. The Marathon event also offers 5k and 10k options for runners who may prefer to take a shorter route. The Kerry’s Eye Valentine’s Day International 10 Mile Road Race covers some of the Marathon route, while the Rose of Tralee International 10k takes place in August. Every Weekend Tralee Town Park hosts a 5k parkrun for adults (Sat) and a 2k junior parkrun (Sun). Both are free and open to the public.

Tralee Bay is an angler’s paradise! The waters around Fenit, Derrymore, Barrow, Banna Strand, Black Rock, Ballyheigue and The Spa are abundant with bass, sole, dab, dogfish, flounder, thornback ray, golden grey mullet, whiting, gurnard and monkfish. For more details on fishing, tide times and other related information, visit www.fishinginireland.info. That’s just to whet your appetite - Tralee is the perfect base from where to explore the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry. Throughout the county you’ll find a myriad of lakes, rivers, and streams with runs of sea trout and saltwater sea trout. Fishing with flies and lures is becoming very popular.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Get sporty

“Tri” Something More Tralee has long been regarded as the perfect location for triathlon events – a swim across Tralee Bay, a cycle with stunning views of Fenit and Blennerville and a run along some of scenic country roads around Tralee, Ardfert, Banna, Blennerville and Camp. Tralee Triathlon Club host regular events throughout the summer months with training activities to help participants of all capabilities prepare for the big day out.

On Your Bike Tralee is the ideal base from where to explore the Wild Atlantic Way by bicycle with Dingle, Camp and Castlegregory to the west, Ballyheigue and Kerry Head to the north and Killarney or the Ring of Kerry to the south. A regular stop-off on the annual An Post Rás and the Rás Mumhan, Tralee offers cycle routes of various distances and difficulty to suit all.

Sea Adventures When you visit Tralee you’ll soon realise that you’ve landed in the right place to enjoy surfing, water-skiing, kite-surfing, kayaking, scuba-diving, swimming and coasteering. All of the watersport activity providers are fully trained and offer lessons and equipment rental to enthusiasts.

Glanteenassig is a 450 ha. area of woodland, mountain, lake and peatland nestling in a sheltered valley among the Slieve Mish mountains. It is located 24km west of Tralee off the N86 at the village of Aughacasla, Co. Kerry.

Tralee Lee Valley Walk Ballyseedy Wood Walk

A picturesque walk along the old tow path of Tralee Ship Canal to Blennerville Village with the Slieve Mish mountains as the backdrop. Crossing the Canal Swing Bridge and Blennerville Road Bridge with fine views of Tralee Bay and the restored Windmill. Returning along Kearney’s Road with Tralee Bay Nature reserve on your left. A gradual rise to Healy’s Cross and return via the leafy suburb of Ballyard Hill to Tralee town.

Situated just to the East of Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa, Ballyseedy Wood, 80 acres of natural woodland is perfect for your morning run or afternoon stroll with over 7km of trails and paths for you to explore. The wood which dates back to the 16th Century is home to at least 22 varieties of native trees.

Glanageenty Loop

Walking Tour of Tralee Town Did you know that beneath Tralee’s Georgian streets and houses lie the remains of a secret honeycomb of Medieval streets and alleyways? Our Fáilte Ireland Certified Tour Guides will take you on a one-hour tour of the town from where it was founded by the Geraldines in 1216 to the present day. Meeting point: Tralee Tourist Office, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street. For more information contact: Breda Walsh 087 2229910 or email: traleetio@failteireland.ie

Glanageenty is an area of mystery, myth and folklore, a wild and rugged landscape that was once the sanctuary to some famous heroes and bandits alike. This loop is the shorter of two loops and it takes you along its riverbanks and woodlands to listen to singing birds, gurgling streams, and the underfoot crunch of fallen hazelnuts and oak leaves - a paradise of peace and tranquillity. For those with an interest in birdlife - ravens, hen harriers, kestrels, pheasants and cranes are all regular sightings - for night-timers, it’s a haven for bat life! There are glorious vistas of Corran Tuathail (Ireland’s highest mountain), the Gap of Dunloe and Mount Brandon.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Get walking

Glanteenassig

Tralee Golf Club Tralee Golf Club is an 18 hole links golf course, at Barrow, near Tralee. The records show that golf has been played in Tralee since 1896 in various locations such as Oakpark, Fenit, the site of the present day Austin Stack Park, and most recently at a 9-hole parklands course at Mounthawk in Caherslee. In October 2009, Tralee Golf Club celebrated its 25th anniversary since its move from the town of Tralee to its present location on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean at West Barrow, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The course was designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer.

Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club Ballyheigue Castle Golf Course in Kerry was opened in 1996. The nine hole golf club in Kerry is situated on mature woodland surrounding the Eighteenth Century castle in Ballyheigue. The course is situated 8 miles from Tralee Golf Club and 10 miles from Ballybunion Golf Club. The castle was built on a phased basis by the Crosbies and subsequently owned by the Leen family, Ballyheigue.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Golfer’s paradise

Castlegregory Golf Links Ballybunion Golf Club The Ballybunion Golf Club is considered one of the finest links courses in the world, Ballybunion’s reputation grew over time. Ballybunion was ranked by Golf Digest in 2005 as the seventh best course in the world outside the United States. Ballybunion’s success has led to new visitors from around the world booking tours of this and many other golfing jewel locations. However, Ballybunion houses not one but two courses; those being The Old Course and The Cashen Course.

Castlegregory Golf and Fishing club, a nine-hole links golf course is also located nearby, to the west of the village on the shores of Lough Gill, a freshwater lake.

Castleisland Golf Club Castleisland Golf Club is a new parkland course, built on 200 acres, with modern sand-based greens and tees. This excellent course is built to the highest championship standards, which allows the course to be played throughout the year. Although a newly developed course, the architect skillfully utilises the mature wooded undulating terrain at his disposal to create a gem of a golf course. The course has many challenging holes, taking advantage of the varying and unique nature of the site. While elevated and undulating the design has reduced to a minimum any difficulties in walking and playing the course.

February

Valentine’s 10 Miler

March /April

St. Patrick’s Day Parade John Joe Sheedy Rd, Boherbee, Castle St, Denny St

Culture Night Tralee Food Festival

October

Annual Steam Threshing Festival Blennerville Windmill, Tralee Kerry International Red Cross 10k

Tralee Marathon Full & Half

Halloween Haunted Hall Kerry County Museum, Tralee

Tir na nÓg Easter Family Festival

Christie Hennessy Festival

Easter Family Fun Kerry County Museum, Tralee May

Kingdom County Fair

June

Féile na mBláth at The Park Family Festival Town Park, Tralee

August

September

Rose of Tralee International Festival

November December

National Circus Festival Christmas Spraoi In Tralee The Festive Hall Kerry County Museum, Tralee

Greyhound Racing Rose of Tralee Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Oakview Park, Tralee

National Heritage Week Various events held countrywide

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Olive Sheehan and her team welcome you to The Imperial Hotel Tralee. We are always pleased to extend in true Irish spirit a Warm Céad Míle Fáilte to both new and returning guests. As a traditional family run hotel we strive to provide you with friendly attentive service at a value conscious price, whether you are travelling on business or pleasure we know you have a variety of hotels to chose from and always want to be your first choice. Our aim is to be your home away from home and provide a comfortable, enjoyable stay for each of our treasured guests. Perhaps the hotel’s best attribute is its perfect location as we are in the heart of the town centre; we are perfectly located for touring the Ring of Kerry, visiting Killarney or a trip to the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. We are within walking distance to many of the town’s amenities and attractions, such as the Aqua Dome, Siamsa Tíre, Tralee Wetlands and St John’s Church.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display for the family at 7.20pm

Rose of Tralee International 10k Run Rose of Tralee - Fashion & Memorabilia Exhibition displaying the Rose of Tralee dresses from 1959 to the present - Kerry County Museum

The Imperial Hotel

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Great events

Lunch served from 12pm with daily unislim options

Tralee is bustling with events both big and small all year round. For further information and a full listing please visit www.tralee.Ie

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Single room with breakfast from €70.00 with evening meal and complimentary daily newspaper, Wi-Fi, photocopying and fax services Family 2 Night Break 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast on both mornings and a family pass to the Aqua Dome from €235.00

Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 712 7755 E: imperialhoteltralee@eircom.net Facebook: Imperial Hotel Tralee

The Kerry Camino, a 57km trail offering hillwalkers and pilgrims an opportunity to “Walk in the Footsteps of St Brendan the Navigator” is one of Ireland’s most natural and marketable walkways. It incorporates a unique character drawn from its unequalled diversity of landscapes and seascapes while offering a sensory experience of sight and sound throughout the journey. Anyone who travels to the Kerry Camino will enjoy the great culture that exists not only in Tralee and Dingle but everywhere in between including the beaches, the music and landscape. Pilgrims, hill-walkers and leisure enthusiasts from all over the world are invited to enjoy the stunning scenery and heritage in Ireland’s top tourism destination from Tralee to Dingle via Camp, Annascaul and Lispole. There is never more than a few hours walk between villages so food and drink can be bought along the way. Route packs are available in Tralee from the Fáilte Ireland Tourist Office, Tralee Chamber Alliance Office, Tralee Tourist Kiosk (June to September), and Hilsers Jewellers. Join us for a Kerry Camino Walking Festival during the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Full details of the Kerry Camino route, the services along the way and what to bring or wear for the walk are available from www.kerrycamino.com

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Kerry Camino

All to do at Kerry County Museum LOCATED in the Ashe Memorial Hall adjacent to Tralee Town Park, Kerry County Museum offers a fascinating introduction to the Kingdom’s distinctive history and heritage. Winner of many prestigious awards, the Museum offers a wide range of permanent displays and special exhibitions for the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike.

CASEMENT IN KERRY: A REVOLUTIONARY JOURNEY commemorates Roger Casement’s landing in Banna in 1916, one of the significant events of the Easter Rising to happen outside of Dublin. Countless artefacts on display in the MUSEUM GALLERY illustrate the turbulent history and fascinating archaeology of the county. Travel through the ages exploring the everyday objects Kerry people used as well as the treasures they cherished. Along the way are plenty of hands-on activities for all the family. You can even dress up as Tom Crean, Kerry’s most famous explorer, in the ANTARCTICA EXHIBITION. Become an archaeologist in the museum’s exciting tactile exhibition BONE INVESTIGATORS. Travel back in time and relive life in Tralee in 1450 in the MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE. Dress up in costume and stroll through the reconstructed medieval streets and houses complete with the sounds and smells of the era - a treat for all the family! Fully wheelchair and buggy accessible.

Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel: +353 (0)66 712 7777 Email: info@kerrymuseum.ie www.kerrymuseum.ie

Fancy a fun night out with a difference to suit all the family? Then why not try a night at The Dogs?

Kirby’s Brogue Inn, a landmark at the bottom of the Rock in Tralee since 1977, is the home of delicious food and great music and anyone who has the pleasure of walking through the door can be assured of a warm welcome from the owners Fiona and Kevin Cotter.

Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is conveniently located within walking distance of Tralee town so it is ideal for visitors or even locals within the Tralee area and a guaranteed Great Night Out for all!

Famous for our locally sourced food, we pride ourselves in the quality we offer from morning to night, seven days a week in our stunning bar and restaurant.

Racing held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night. Gates open 6:45pm with races beginning each night at 7:45pm (7pm on Tuesdays). With our great family friendly atmosphere, a night out at the Dogs is a recipe for success and our Family Admission ticket is just €15.00! Stadium Facilities include in-house bars and several menus that can be chosen from to satisfy everyone’s appetite and budgets, from Fast Food right up to 4 course meals in our Grandstand Restaurant. With tote facilities also provided in the Stadium you can enjoy a flutter at your ease.

For bookings or more info simply call 1890 269 969 or contact Declan Dowling at (061) 448055 www.kingdomgreyhoundstadium.ie to check out our current Special Offers! 32

The bar serves late every Saturday while Piano Music perfectly suits the mood in the restaurant at weekends. Kirby’s Brogue Inn is one of Kerry’s top live venues with music, from Trad to Contemporary Rock, every night from June until September and at weekends throughout the winter.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Kirby’s Brogue Inn

We also offer a pre-theatre dinner menu for anyone thinking of spending a night at Siamsa Tíre Theatre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland. For bookings, visit our website www.TheBrogue.ie Find us on www.facebook.com/kirbysbrogueinn or call 066 7181998

Meadowlands Hotel

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STAY, DINE, MEET AND PARTY IN STYLE

Situated in the beautiful town of Tralee, in the Kingdom of Kerry. We are a family run hotel with a genuine warm welcome, we want to make you smile. Our friendly and professional staff are committed to ensuring that every aspect of your stay, whether for a romantic escape, family holiday or business event, is perfect!

At the four star Meadowlands Hotel, experience comfort, culture and a friendly welcome in a traditional and cosy atmosphere. The Gaeltacht family run hotel is situated on beautiful private gardens just 1 km from Tralee town centre and on the Wild Atlantic Way, creating the perfect base to explore the vast array of adventures, attractions and awe inspiring views that Kerry has to offer. The Meadowlands Hotel offers luxury and affordable accommodation choices, a stylish restaurant, traditional bar & lounge (music on selected nights), private complimentary parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The Conference Centre at the Meadowlands Hotel was designed with flexibility in mind, catering for conferences, meetings, banquets, parties, and special occasions for 2 to 250 guests.

Special Offer 1: Luxurious Romantic Getaway Two nights bed & breakfast and one evening meal with a complimentary upgrade* to one of our executive suites. From €135 pp low season and €175 pp high season

For special seasonal packages, activity breaks and accommodation offers please visit www.meadowlandshotel.com

Special Offer 2: Family Fun Getaway Two nights bed & breakfast and one evening family meal with a complimentary upgrade* to one of our spacious interconnecting family rooms. From €160 pp low season and €199 pp high season *upgrades subject to availability

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‘Arrive as our Guests… Leave as our Friends’

For both business and leisure, it is always our pleasure to welcome you to the Manor West Hotel.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Manor West Hotel

Rates from €50 per person sharing B&B Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 7194500 E: info@manorwesthotel.ie W: www.manorwesthotel.ie

For bookings and enquiries, please contact reservations: Tel: 066 718 0444 | Email: info@meadowlandshotel.com

Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 718 0444 E: info@meadowlandshotel.com W: www.meadowlandshotel.com

Located just a short walk boasts a range of facilities and memorable one. Our conditioning, tea & coffee refrigerators.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival, Ireland’s flagship family festival, takes place in Tralee in mid-August each year. The festival takes its name and inspiration from a nineteenth-century ballad of the same name about a woman called Mary, who because of her beauty was called The Rose of Tralee.

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from Tralee town, the 4-star Rose Hotel ensuring that your stay will be a relaxed spacious superior guest rooms have air making facilities, in-room safes and mini

The heart of the festival is the selection of the Rose of Tralee which brings young women of Irish descent from around the world to County Kerry, Ireland for a global celebration of Irish culture. The festival also includes a street carnival featuring over 80 hours of FREE and affordable entertainment including live concerts, theatre, circus, markets, funfair, fireworks, fashion show, International Business Women’s Conference, International 10k Road Race/Fun Run, and three Rose Parades through the streets of Tralee.

Food is our passion at The Rose Hotel, enjoy a wonderful food experience during your stay with us. From a hearty breakfast or delicious evening meal in the Park Restaurant, casual dining in Dott’s Bar to Afternoon Tea in our Rose Room, you will not be disappointed by our dining options, great service and friendly staff. Take some time out in our Spa with a great range of Elemis face & body treatments. Complimentary facilities also include: gym, sauna, steam room, car park, and Wi-Fi.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival offers the perfect opportunity for a family holiday towards the end of the summer and full details of how to book tickets or to find out more about the Roses are available from www.roseoftralee.ie.

Weekend Breaks From €110 pps, 2 nights B&B and 1 Evening Meal

Over 50’s Midweek Breaks From €99 pps, 2 nights B&B and 2 Evening Meals

Spa Breaks From €135 pps, 2 nights B&B, 1 Evening Meal and 30 minute Spa Treatment

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

The Rose Hotel

Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 7199100 E: reservations@therosehotel.com W: www.therosehotel.com

Find us on www.Facebook.com/RoseofTraleeFestival on Twitter @roseoftralee_ while we’re also on Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival will celebrate 60 years in 2019.

Situated conveniently in the Town Park of Tralee, Siamsa Tíre is one of the busiest theatres and arts centres in the country. As home to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Siamsa Tíre presents traditional Irish folk theatre productions from May to September. Taking you back in time, this professional company brings to life Irish folklore through music, song and dance. You can even learn traditional song and dance individually or as a group at one of its Traditional Workshops! From October to April, Siamsa Tíre theatre hosts a wide range of events, including touring drama, comedy, classical, country, traditional and popular music and dance along with productions by local groups and musical societies. Its gallery spaces display the work of artists from Ireland and abroad and it provides children’s events and arts and craft workshops.

Experience one of Ireland’s leading cultural highlights at Siamsa Tíre where Irish Music, Song and Dance, is a living a tradition! Visit www.siamsatire.com for details on upcoming shows, events and workshops

Box Office call: 066 7123055 email: boxoffice@siamsatire.com

With over 10,000sqft of Climbing Frames, Astra Slides, Adventure Towers, Mini Go-Karts and indoor games facilities, the Playdium offers children under 12 years of age the opportunity to Play, Exercise and Socialise in a fully secure and supervised facility.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

National Folk Theatre of Ireland

Consistently the best rated Soft Play Centre in the county, Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trip Advisor and 5* on Facebook. We also provide Adults with a comfortable Café, Complimentary Wi-Fi, TV and free parking. As our opening hours vary throughout the year, please check our opening days and times at:

www.theplaydium.ie • www.facebook/theplaydium or call 066 7129640

Mile Height, Manor West, Tralee

Kerry’s largest and most popular indoor Soft Play Adventure facility for children

Tralee is the capital town of County Kerry, Ireland’s most popular tourism destination. Once you’ve finished exploring all the magnificent attractions in Tralee, a visit to some of the other jewels in the Kingdom’s crown will round off your trip in great style. Ring of Kerry Base yourself in Tralee and visit the Ring of Kerry, a road that takes you through 10,000 years of dramatic history. It’s a road that takes you from deep forest to the crashing waters of the wild Atlantic. It’s a road through rugged, majestic landscapes: where wild stag roam and where tumbling waterfalls crash into crystal streams teeming with wild salmon. Along the road you’ll visit picturesque locations such as Killarney, Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, Caherciveen, Killorglin and Valentia Island. The Dingle Peninsula: Corca Dhuibhne The Dingle Peninsula starts in Tralee and stretches 48km into the Atlantic Ocean from Ireland’s south-west coast. The peninsula is dominated by the range of mountains that form its spine, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second highest peak. The coastline consists of steep sea-cliffs, broken by sandy beaches, with two large sand spits at Inch in the south and the Maharees to the north. The Blasket Islands lie to the west of the peninsula. Be sure to keep an eye out for Fungie the Dingle dolphin or even some Jedi Knights who may have stayed behind after the filming of scenes from Star Wars in Ceann Sibéal.

Ballybunion Ballybunion is Kerry’s premier seaside family resort with miles of blue flag sandy beaches, cliff walks, seaweed baths, surfing, equestrian facilities, pubs and fine dining. The world famous Ballybunion Golf Club plays host to many famous visitors each year. Ballybunion is an ancient and inviting town, enjoyed by young and old alike.

Skelligs The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, stand aloof in the Atlantic Ocean some 12km southwest of Valentia Island, County Kerry. From any angle, or from any vantage point on the nearby Ring of Kerry, they are spectacular pinnacles, which have magnetised viewers throughout all history - and beyond. These Skellig islands are world-famous, each in its own right: Skellig Michael is known throughout the world of archaeology as the site of a wellpreserved monastic outpost of the Early Christian period – now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It became famous more recently for featuring in the latest Star Wars movies. Small Skellig is equally renowned in matters of ornithology as the home of some 27,000 pairs of gannets – the second largest colony of such seabirds in the world.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Things to do in Kerry

Listowel Only 29km north of Tralee is a literary gem - Listowel (Lios Tuathail, meaning Tuathal’s Ringfort) is a market town located in the heart of North Kerry, on the River Feale. Described as the ‘Literary Capital of Ireland’, Listowel is one of 26 designated Heritage Towns in the country. Listowel has produced world famous writers including John B. Keane and Bryan MacMahon, giving it a uniqueness not to be found in any other part of Ireland.

Killarney National Park South and west of the famous tourist town of Killarney is an expanse of rugged mountainous country. This includes the McGillycuddy Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland which rise to a height of over 1000 metres. At the foot of these mountains nestle the world famous lakes of Killarney. Here where the mountains sweep down to the lake shores, their lower slopes covered in woodlands, lies the 10,236 hectare Killarney National Park. The distinctive combination of mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls under ever changing skies gives the area a special scenic beauty.

Guided tours help raise awareness of biodiversity and natural heritage at an affordable price. Explore the interpretive centre and audiovisual experience before heading outdoors!

A 20 metre viewing tower (has elevator access) offers stunning 360° views of the surrounding area and commands a view of over 60 kilometres of some of the most spectacular and diverse coastline the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer, set against the superb backdrop of the Slieve Mish mountains. An optional short boat trip meanders through the wetland’s reeds and waterways offering close views of nature, especially wetland birds, and a wide variety of wetland habitat. The centre also has an ‘Activity’ area offering Pedelo Boats, Rowing Boats, Water Zorbing and a 30 foot Rock Climbing Area suitable for children, adults and teens. Open daily from 10am – 5pm & 10am – 7pm July/Aug. Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry • Tel: 066 7126700 www.traleebaywetlands.org

Tralee Town Centre Apartments 3 star accommodation ideally located in the heart of Tralee, Tralee Town Centre Apartments offer superior comfortable accommodation, a perfect base for those wishing to explore Kerry and its diverse scenic menu. Guests can enjoy the use of complimentary wireless internet, complimentary car parking and free bicycle rental. The standard apartment consists of one double room and three single rooms whereas the superior apartment consists of two double rooms and two single rooms and a dishwasher is also supplied in this apartment. The standard apartment can sleep a maximum of five people whereas the superior apartment can sleep a maximum of six people. All bedrooms are en-suite, be it the standard apartment or the superior apartment. All bed linen and towels are provided free of charge on arrival. To make your stay as comfortable as possible all the units are fully furnished with kitchen utensils and comfortable living and dining areas.

Low Season Rate: 3 Nights for the Price of 2 from €229.00

High Season Rate: 3 Nights for the Price of 2 from €289.00

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Set on a stunning nine hectare nature reserve, in the most beautiful natural setting, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre offers a great place to visit offering gentle walks, bird hides and boardwalks, an interesting guided tour, gift shop and a popular café/ bistro for lunch overlooking the main lake.

Maine Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 712 3456 E: info@ttca.ie W: www.ttca.ie

Tralee Town Park (Irish: Páirc Bhaile Thrá Lí) is a public park known locally as “The Green”. Covering an area of 35 acres it is one of the largest urban public parks in Ireland. It is located in the heart of the town, off Denny Street and adjacent to the Kerry County Museum. It is also the home of Ireland’s National Folk Theatre, Siamsa Tíre.

History The park is situated on the site of the old castle demesne which was built by the Denny family in the 17th and 18th Century. In 1826 the castle was demolished to make way for the construction of Denny Street. Edward Denny subsequently landscaped the area remaining from the castle by planting trees, laying down gravel paths and constructing an ornamental grotto. A gatekeeper’s lodge was also built on “The Green”. In 1889 Edward died and the Denny family sold “The Green” to Henry Clements-Finnerty. Around this time “The Green” was offered to the Town Commissioners but they refused to purchase the park. Subsequently fencing and gates were erected around the park’s perimeter (still seen to this day) and a charge to the public for admission into the park was introduced. In 1922 “The Green” was sold to Tralee Urban District Council and it officially became Tralee Town Park.

The park is famous for its Rose Garden and Garden of the Senses which have won numerous awards. The Rose Garden has been a feature of the park since 1987 and contains 35 varieties of roses over a three acre site. The Garden of the Senses was designed to appeal to the five senses and to be inviting to all members of society. The project was inspired by Soroptimist International Tralee & District, under its then President Maura Baily, in 2000. The garden places strong emphasis on ancient Hanley history of Ireland.

Monuments A statue commemorating the original Rose of Tralee Mary O’Connor who was immortalised in the famous ballad by William Pembroke Mulchinock, was unveiled in August 2009. The life size bronze statue, commissioned by Tralee Town Council as part of the 50th anniversary of the Rose of Tralee Festival and sculpted by renowned Irish sculptor Jeanne Rynhart is located in the park’s famous Rose Garden. The figures were modelled in the Rynhart Gallery in Ballylickey, County Cork and cast at the Connolly Foundry in Kilbaha, County Clare. The Rose Wall cradles the Rose of Tralee Statue. It was erected in 2013, the year of The Gathering, and features the names of every woman who has taken part in the Rose of Tralee International Festival since it began in 1959.

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

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The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland’s first long-distance driving route stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale, Co. Cork, offering future visitors an opportunity to truly discover the west coast. Tralee is a key destination along the Wild Atlantic Way and Tralee Bay, stretching from Castlegregory to Ballyheigue, is a jewel on the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. Stunning seascapes featuring Fenit Lighthouse, Black Rock, The Maharees, Banna Strand, Blennerville Windmill and Castlegregory will take your breath away, whatever the weather or time of year. Tralee, Ireland’s Best Large Tourism Town, is the ideal base from where to explore the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry by foot, car, bicycle, bus or caravan. Tralee is less than an hour by car from other destination towns in Kerry that feature on the Wild Atlantic Way - Ballybunion to the north (20 mins), Kenmare to the south (40 mins), Dingle to the west (45 mins) and Caherciveen (60 mins).

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Wild Atlantic Way

Whether it’s following the thundering sounds of the surf to the nearest break, treating your taste buds to the finest local delicacies, or drinking in the view, Tralee and Tralee Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry offer a feast for every sense. Whatever your flavour, you’ll find it here.

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TOURING CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by mature trees, our park is just a few minutes stroll along the Rose Walk, to the bustling town centre. Our Multi Award winning touring caravan and camping park is an ideal base to explore Dingle, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Looking for something WILD, WET and FUN to do on the Wild Atlantic Way? Try Coasteering, a great, adrenaline filled adventure activity and just 20 minutes from Tralee. Coasteering is a unique way to explore North Kerry’s stunning coastline. Bring out your inner child while you scramble, jump, splash, dive, swim under sea arches and cliffs and into channels and caves in nature’s own playground. If you are not smiling, laughing and cheering we are not doing our job!

The excellent family friendly facilities include a playground, indoor playroom, Games room, Football pitch with Gaelic Goals, TV lounge, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Hot Showers, Campers Kitchen, all weather BBQ area, Laundry and fully serviced hardstands with ample awning space and 3 different camping areas. We are located next to Tralee’s tourist attractions including the Aqua Dome, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, Cinema, Kerry County Museum, Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and lots of restaurants and pubs with traditional Irish music nightly.

Learn some local history and experience some of the wildlife the West Coast of Ireland has to offer. Feel safe and confident at all times knowing you are with an experienced Coasteering Leader and all guides are also qualified Beach Lifeguards. WE TAKE YOUR FUN VERY SERIOUSLY!!

Our park is fully wheelchair accessible and we have wheelchair friendly pitches beside the facilities building. We look forward to welcoming you to our park where as our guest you can avail of a generous discount into the Aqua Dome. Advance online or telephone booking recommended for bank holidays and high season.

Each tour is tailored to the needs and abilities of each group.

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For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

Woodlands Park

Tel: 087 9101290 | Email: info@wildwateradventures.ie www.wildwateradventures.ie

Rates from €25 a night . Fully serviced site.

Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)66 7121235 E: woodlandstralee@gmail.com E: www.kingdomcamping.com

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Cover photographs of Roses and Kitesurfer by Domnick Walsh Photography Back cover photo by Kirk Kelly

For further information visit: www.tralee.ie

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