www.gokerry.ie - The Kingdom of Kerry

THE KINGDOM OF KERRY IRELAND'S PREMIER TOURIST DESTINATION

This project has been co-funded under the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme, administered in Kerry by North and East Kerry Development, South Kerry Development Partnership Limited and I.R.D. Duhallow Limited

KERRY

...... A COUNTY OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY County Kerry is a world class, unmissable destination in the South West of Ireland, with a dramatic, unique, rugged and wild landscape.

Above: Ballybunion Golf Club © Steve Carr

Below: Puffin on Skellig Micheal ©barbarahodges@eircom.net

Our county has the most iconic scenery, including the world-renowned Lakes of Killarney, the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Beara, Iveragh and Dingle Peninsulas and the sandy beaches of North Kerry.

Kerry people are renowned for their hospitality with a warm, genuine welcome.

We love to talk and want to tell our stories and we want to hear yours.

We can also boast a treasure trove of historic and pre-historic sites and monuments, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skellig Michael.

Come and enjoy our music in our Irish traditional pubs, dance with the locals and enjoy the craic in our beautiful heritage towns and villages.

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Our landscape has created natural walks where great adventure is guaranteed. If you play golf, Kerry is the place to visit with wonderful, challenging links courses.

Kerry is also located on the Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest coastal touring route. Ride the Atlantic’s currents and enjoy an exhilarating boat trip in the fresh, salty air before you join the locals for a meal of freshly caught fish and share your memories of a wonderful day.

Come and visit because deserves some Kerry time!

Above: Gap Of Dunloe, Beaufort ©Michael Diggin

Below: Gallarus Oratory, West Kerry ©Mossy Donegan

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Brendan Tuohy Chairman, Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Below: Lakes of Killarney ©Terry MacSweeney

Front cover main picture: Monastery and Beehive Huts on Skellig Michael with Little Skellig in the background ©Failte Ireland Front footer pictures L-R: Ross Castle, Killarney ©Killarney Chamber Virgin Rock, Ballybunion ©Terry MacSweeney Fenit Lighthouse ©Kirk Kelly Conor Pass, Dingle Peninsula ©John Hooton

NORTH KERRY

......... THE JEWEL IN THE KINGDOM’S CROWN WHERE THE SHANNON MEETS THE SEA North Kerry becomes your gateway to travel north or south along the Wild Atlantic Way. Starting at Tarbert where the ferries from Clare bring you directly into the Kingdom, you are guided by the stunning seaside resorts, inland tranquil towns and magical sleepy villages through the North of the Kingdom which never fails to impress.

Above: Ballybunion Cliff Walk ©John Griffin

Below: Ardfert Cathedral ©John Griffin

At its best is the literary, market town of Listowel and the seaside resorts of Ballybunion and Ballyheigue with their “champagne air”, long Blue Flag Beaches, unique sea stacks, championship golf links and seaside amenities. Discover the famous and hidden pearls of North Kerry and plan to spend several days taking in our seaside air, restaurants and activities.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO

Above: Lartigue Monorail, Listowel ©Martin O’Grady

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The Wild Atlantic Way from Tarbert to Fenit The Tarbert Bridewell & Jail Carrigafoyle Castle & Lislaghton Abbey Beale Strand Ballybunion Castle, beaches and cliff walks Ballybunion Golf Course Listowel Castle, St. John’s Theatre & Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum Listowel Writers’ Week Rattoo Round Tower Ardfert Abbey

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of North Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 01 to 08 and 11

Above: Two Churches Listowel ©Kerry County Council

Below: Carrigafoyle Castle ©John Griffin

EAST KERRY

........... CASTLEISLAND, SLIABH LUACHRA & DUHALLOW

Above: 'The Butter Road', Cordal ©David Elton

Below: Crag Cave, Castleisland ©

……… is the home of Kerry’s musical culture - a region of music, folklore and song. From the sweep of the Stack Mountains and Mullaghareirk Mountains of the northern region to the dignified, noble and beautiful twin mountains of The Paps in the south, this rural landscape is steeped in rolling hills, farming valleys, thick forests, bubbling brooks and rivers, charming villages and market towns. It is a wonderful location for nature lovers where fishing, walking, cycling and photography can be enjoyed amidst the heather clad mountains and rushing mountain streams.

To drive or cycle through this idyllic haven is a step back in time – combining the past together with modern living. Sliabh Luachra - the “Rushy Mountain” is not a clearly defined geographical area but rather a place known for its treasures of poetry, music, song and dance. It has its own brand of traditional Irish Music. Many of the great musicians who had lived here have gone to rest but they have left a rich and beautiful tradition in this region.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO OFFER:

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wonderland of stalagmites & stalactites at Crag Cave • Shop ‘til you drop in Kerry’s Fashion Capital – Castleisland • Take a tour of the Sliabh Luachra Cultural Trail & experience traditional Sliabh Luachra Music with Ceoltóirí Sliabh Luachra at Bruach na Carraige • Have a family day out at Crazy Cave – a haven for children of all ages • Take a Cookery Class in Firies • Kingdom Falconry – get up close & personal with majestic & awe inspiring birds of prey • Go cycling through the wonderful rural country side of Sliabh Luachra and Duhallow or take on the Blackwater Valley Cycle Route • Knocknagoshel Halloween Festival • Sliabh Luachra Rambling Houses & Traditional Music Festivals • Enjoy the wooded and forest walks of Ballymacelligott & Lyreacrompane

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of East Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 11, 12, 23 and 42

Above: Knocknagoshel ©Martin O’Grady

Below: Falconry ©Crag Cave

Below: Maurice O’Keeffe plays at the sculpture of the Famous Padraig O’ Caoimh ©Don MacMonagle

WEST KERRY

......... THE DINGLE PENINSULA

Above: On the Blaskets ©John Hooton

Below: Fishing Boats in Dingle ©Mossy Donegan

The Dingle Peninsula or Corca Dhuibhne stretches 48 kilometres 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 mountain. The famed Blasket Islands lie to the west of the peninsula, much of which is ringed by the Wild Atlantic Way driving route. The Dingle Peninsula “the most beautiful place on earth” according to National Geographic Traveller Magazine was voted among the top 100 destinations in the world by TripAdvisor.

An Fharraige Mhór a dhear agus a dhealbhaigh Corca Dhuibhne anseo ar imeall iarthair na hEorpa. Síneann leithinis iontach Chorca Dhuibhne siar ó bhaile Thrá Lí, príomhbhaile an chontae agus ó shráid Chaisleán na Mainge go dtí Ceann Sléibhe, agus ar a aghaidh sin amach oileánrach an Bhlascaoid. Ar an trá theas tosnaíonn an Ghaeltacht idir Abhainn na Scáil agus Lios Póil. Ar an taobh ó thuaidh tá teora lámh le Bréanainn agus An Clochán na féile agus na fáilte.

Is é baile beosach gnóthach Daingean Uí Chúis príomh láthair dhaonra na leithinse. Tá tránna móra, breátha, glana, neamhthruaillithe anseo. Tá rud do gach duine anseo sa Ghaeltacht seo, an chuid den Eoraip is cóngaraí do Mheiriceá.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO

Above: Cloghane village ©Michael Flaherty

Below: Fungie in Dingle Harbour ©dingledolphin.com

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Swim with everyone’s favourite dolphin, Fungie!

Take a walk on the beautiful beaches Tour Slea Head Climb Mount Brandon Take a boat to the Blasket Islands Go on a Fishing trip Take a tour of the local archaeological and ancient sites Go surfing or windsurfing in the Maharees Play links golf Go pony trekking

www.dingle-peninsula.ie See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of West Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 13 to 21

Below: Inch Beach ©Michael Diggin

MID KERRY

........ THE HEART OF KERRY

This is the heart of Kerry – where two stunning peninsulas – the Iveragh (Ring of Kerry) and Dingle Peninsula connect. This is the home of magnificent mountain ranges – The McGillycuddy Reeks and Slieve Mish mountains.

Above: Dooks Beach ©Martin O’Grady

Below: Dooks Golf Links ©Dooks Golf Club

This is the home of Kerry’s highlands, hidden valleys, secret lakes,vibrant gushing rivers that lead to the bay, Blue Flag beaches with superb sand dunes, designated special areas of conservation with fascinating wildlife, flora and fauna, and rural farmlands with the hills leading to the glorious waters of Castlemaine Harbour and Dingle Bay where fishing boats ply their trade

THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO OFFER:

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Visit some of Ireland’s best traditional Fairs – Puck & Glencar Cattle Fair Go fishing - Laune River Angling, Caragh Lake, Rossbeigh & Inch Meet the locals at the Farmer’s Markets & enjoy the foodie trails of Mid Kerry

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Climb Corrán Tuathail, the McGillycuddy Reeks, Seefin Mountain & Caherconree Take in the Hidden Valley Trails – Black, Bridia and Behy Valleys & explore the stunning mountain passes of Bealach Beama & Bealach Oisín Take a jaunting car up the Gap of Dunloe or take a stroll to Annascaul Lake, Inch Beach, Keel Uphill Downhill Loop or along the Dingle and Kerry Ways Experience Ireland long ago at The Kerry Bog Village or visit The Pauline Bewick Gallery Gallop to the sound of the waves at Rossbeigh Beach Ssssshhhhh!, visit Cromane – named one of Lonely Planet’s top 50 Secret Places Take a swing with a choice of links and parkland golf courses

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of Mid Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 21 to 27 taking in 40 too

Above: Gap of Dunloe from Strickeen, McGillycuddy Reeks ©Terry MacSweeney

Above: Paddler on the Laune, KIllorglin ©Terry MacSweeney

Below: Post to Post at Rossbeigh Beach ©Killarney Riding Stables

SOUTH KERRY

....THE RING OF KERRY, KENMARE & BEARA

Taking in 2 stunning peninsulas – Iveragh and Beara, offshore islands including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Skellig Michael, 2 deep beautiful bays – Dingle and Kenmare, mountains ranges including the McGillycuddy Reeks, Caha Mountains and The Paps. South Kerry is mystical, magical and boasts the Kingdom’s iconic brand – the Ring of Kerry……

Above: Derrynane Harbour ©Kevin Dwyer

Below: Cahergal Ring Fort ©barbarahodges@eircom.net

This is a place of majestic reeks, highlands, awesome mountain passes, hidden valleys, subtropical gardens, traditional bog and peat lands, island treasures, golden beaches, sparkling lakes, secret coves, and incredible coastlines. There are such vast contrasts in all aspects – the scenery, the weather, the villages and towns.

Tá Gaeltacht Uíbh Ráthach timpeall ar Mhór Chuaird Chiarraí – Baile an Sceilg agus Bá Naomh Fhionáin ar an gcósta agus Máistir Gaoithe fan an ghleanna cois Abhainn na hUíne. Tá radharcra aoibhinn sléibhe agus farraige chomh breá agus atá in Éirinn anseo, le radharcanna iontacha ar Sceilg Mhichíl agus Oileán na gCánóg.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO OFFER:

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The Kerry Way and variety of looped, linear & beach walking trails Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve and local cultural & music festivals The Great Outdoors! cycling, walking, horse riding, marine activities Archaeological Sites Kenmare, Sheen Valley Heritage Area, The Healy Pass & Beara Peninsula Skellig Michael – UNESCO World Heritage Site Cahergal, Leacanabuile, Lohar & Staigue Forts Skellig Ring Route - scenic drive and cycling route Valentia Island, Ballinskelligs & Waterville Daniel O’Connell - Derrynane House, National Park, Gardens and Derrynane Beach - Voted 2nd best beach in Ireland by TripAdviser

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of South Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 28 to 45

Above: Iveragh Peninsula & Valencia harbour ©Michael Diggin

Above: Kenmare ©dennisondesigns.ie

Below: Sheen Valley Heritage Area Walks, Beara ©Steve O'Sullivan

TRALEE

THE CAPITAL TOWN! Tralee, the capital town of County Kerry, sits in the ideal location, in the shelter of the Slieve Mish mountains and Tralee Bay. Today the town is a busy epicentre in the County and serves both visitors and locals alike with its broad range of all weather visitor attractions, unique shopping and magnificent town park featuring the Rose of Tralee sculpture and Rose Wall.

Above: Rose of Tralee Festival Parade ©Dominick Walsh

Take time to wander around the town to discover delightful cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Tralee is recognised by many as the best place to be located for exploring the whole of Kerry with its easy access to fabulous beaches, mountain walks and is central to all of Kerry’s magnificent golf courses. In this regard it has a wide range of accommodation on offer from top class hotels offering magnificent spa facilities to apartments catering for the family group.

THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ACTIVITIES THE REGION HAS TO OFFER:

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Visit the local magnificent beaches Step back in time at Kerry County Museum Take in the splendour of Tralee Town Park and Rose Garden Play Golf at the Arnold Palmer designed Golf Club Have a splashing time at the Aqua Dome Go shopping in Kerry’s retail capital Learn about nature at Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre Visit Siamsa Tíre,The National Folk Theatre of Ireland Enjoy a night of Greyhound racing Take the kids for a day of fun at the Playdium

www.tralee.ie See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of Tralee’s experiences – Map numbers 08 to 10

Above: Fenit Lighthouse ©Kirk Kelly

Below: Tralee Aquadome ©

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Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) 17) Mt. Brandon (8-15km) Mangerton (10km)952m and Torc Mtn. (8km) 24) Mangerton (10km) and(5Torc Mtn. (8km) McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns. to 30km) 25) MacGillycuddy’s Reeks Mtns.

(5 to 30km) Carrauntoohil Mtn. 1,039m (14km) 25) Carrauntoohil Mtn. Mountains 1,039m (14km) Tomies, Purple & Shehy (5 to 20km) 25) Tomies, Purple Shehy Mountains (5 to 20km) Coomasaharn Loop & (12-30km) 28) Coomasaharn (12-30km) Knocknadobar Mtn.Loop (8-14km) 30) Mtn. (8-14km) CahaKnocknadobar Mtns. (5-20kms) 44) Caha Mtns. (5-20kms)

Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks 1) Tarbert Woodland 11) to 44) 44 Wild Atlantic Way Scenic Drive - either direction 18 18) Visit Gallarus Oratory and Dunquin Pier 31) Geokaun Mountain & Valentiawalks Lighthouse 31 Visit Tarbert Woodland 4) 1) Shannon Way and Lahardane 11) 1)Tarbert 19 18) to 44) Lighthouse, Wild AtlanticWoodland, Way Scenic Drive - either direction 19) VisitHeritage Gallarus Centre Oratoryand andboat Dunquin Visit Mountain &Lahardane Valentia Lighthouse Bridewell and Jail Blasket to 19)Pier Blasket Islands 31) Walk theGeokaun Bray Head loopand to the Culoo cliffs 31 31) 4) Shannon Way walks Map No Mountain (Mtn.) Walks 4) Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks 22) 1)Carrigafoyle 20 19) Tarbert Lighthouse, Bridewell and Jail Blasket Centre boat Dingle to 19) Dolphin Blasket Islands31) the Bray Head loop to the Culoo cliffs Castle and Woodland, Lislaghton Abbey 20) Take a boatHeritage to see Fungi theand famous VisitWalk the 385m year old Tetrapod footprints 31 31) 4) Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks Trail 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage 33) 2)Beale 21 Carrigafoyle and Cliffs, Lislaghton Take a boat to around see Fungi the famous Dingle Dolphin 32) 385m year oldUNESCO TetrapodWorld footprints Strand andCastle Bromore Ring Abbey & Stone Forts 21) 20) Enjoy great walks Annascaul & Inch Beach BoatVisit tripthe to Skellig Islands Heritage Site 32 31) 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Trail Site 4)of Knockanore Mountain (2-10km 33) 3)Cliffs 22 21) Beale Strand and Bromore Cliffs, Ringwalks) & Stone Forts 22) greatand walks Annascaul & Inch Beach 32) Boat tripand to Skellig Islands UNESCO World Dooneen and local cycle loops VisitEnjoy Killorglin 26)around Cromane Peninsula 33) Portmagee Coomanaspic Mtn. PassHeritage scenicHeritage view Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 33 5) 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 11) Mtns.

(2 to 20km walks) Map22) No22) Mountain WalksDrive, 44) 3)Lahardane 22 CliffsStacks of and Dooneen and local cycle loops Visit 26) Cromane Peninsula 33) Portmagee and Coomanaspic Mtn. Pass scenic Shannon Way Walks to 40) toKillorglin 24) Ring and of (Mtn.) Kerry Scenic start anywhere 34) Ballinskelligs Beach, Castle & Bolus Head walkview 34 11) Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop loop - Lyracrumpane 44) 4)Ballybunion 24 22) Lahardane and Shannon Way Walks to 40)Town, to 24)National Ring of Kerry Drive, start anywhere35) Ballinskelligs Beach, Castle Bolus Head loop walk 11) Woods -&Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane Beaches, Castle Green, Heritage Trail 24) Killarney Park Scenic and Lakes Waterville andValley Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 12) Mullaghareirk Mountains ((2 to 20km walks) 35 34) 10) TraleeGlanageenty Lee Loop 44) 4) 24 Ballybunion Beaches, Castle Trail Killarney Town,Torc National Parkwalks) andTorc Lakes Waterville and Coomakista Mtn. Pass 4) 24) Knockanore Mountain (2-10km Ballybunion cliffs walk, tide poolsGreen, & sea Heritage weed baths 24) Muckross House, Waterfall and Mtn. 36) Derrynane Beach, &Loop National Park view point 36 35) 10) Tralee LeeHouse Valley 14) Slieve Mish Mtns.

(2-40km) 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 55) 4) 24 24) Ballybunion cliffs walk, tide pools &&sea weedCentre baths 11) Muckross House, Torcwalks) Waterfall and Torc Mtn. Derrynane House & Stone National Park 24) Walk the Kerry Way from Killarney 37) Staigue and 36)Beach, Loher Ancient forts 37 36) Listowel Johns Castle Literary Stacks Mtns.

(2 to 20km 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 17) Heritage BrandonTown, RangeSt.Mtns.

(240km) 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks 66) 5)Rattoo 24 24) 40 Ladies Walk View the Kerry Way from Staigue and 36) Loher Ancientvillage Stone forts Listowel Heritage Town, St. Johns Castle & Literary Centre12) Round Tower, Ballyduff 24-40) and Molls Gap Scenic Views 38) Enjoy the picture perfect Sneem 38 37) Mullaghareirk Mountains ((2 Killarney to 20km walks) 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks 17) Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) Source of picture the Blackwater, Duhallow 77) 6)Walk, 42 24-40) Rattoo Tower, Ladies&View and City Molls Scenic ViewsLuachra 38) Enjoy the perfect Sneem village CycleRound or Drive KerryBallyduff Head 42) Paps Mtns. historic ofGap Shrone in Sliabh 39) Bealach Beama Scenic Drive and Mullaghanattin Mtn. 39 12) 14) Slieve Mish Mtns. (2-40km) 12) of the Blackwater, 24) (10km) and Torc Mtn. (8km) 88) 7)Ballyheigue 25 42) Walk,Mangerton Cycle Drive Kerry Head Paps historic&City of trip Shrone in Sliabh 39) Bealach Beama Scenic DriveWalk andDuhallow Mullaghanattin andor Banna beach 25) Cycle theMtns.

Gap of&Dunloe boat on the lakes Luachra 41) Kenmare Heritage Town, watersports & great walks Mtn. 41 13) Keel Source Uphill Downhill Loop 17) Brandon Range Mtns.

(240km) 99) 8)Fenit 25 25) 13) Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk Ballyheigue and Banna beach CycleMcGillycuddy the Gap of Dunloe boat trip & onValleys the lakes 41) Kenmare Heritage Town, watersports & great walks 25) McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns.

(5 to 30km) Blue Flag beach, Pier and Lighthouse 25) Explore Reeks & Mountains 43) Don’t miss the Bonane Heritage Park, walks and cycles 43 14-15) Glanteenassig Woods Loop Walks 4 4)9)18)24)26)35) 9 9) 18 24 35 Try 26 Carrauntoohil Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) 25 25) Fenit Blue Flag beach, Pier1,039m and Lighthouse Explore McGillycuddy Reeks Mountains Valleys Don’t miss the BonaneWoods Heritage Park, walks 44 43) some of the world’s best Golf Courses 17) 25) Climb Irelands highest Mtn. Corrán Tuathail&1,039m 44) 14-15) Glanteenassig Loop Walks Healy Pass and & cycles Walk the Caha Mountains, drive the 25) Mtn. (14km) 18) Siuloid Na Cille, Dun Chaoin 10 4)9)18)24)26)35) 37 25) Try some of the world’s best Golf Courses24) ClimbOisín Irelands highest Mtn. Corrán Tuathail 1,039m 44) 10) Visit Tralee’s attractions Blennerville Windmill 37) Bealach & 39) Bealach Beama Scenic Drives explore Walkthe theBeara Caha Mountains, drive the Healy Pass & Mangerton (10km) and Torc Mtn. (8km) Siuloid NaPeninsula Cille, Dun 25) Tomies, Purple &and Shehy Mountains (5 to 20km) 18) 18) Blasket Islands Loop WalkChaoin 10 10) 37 37) Visit attractions and Blennerville Windmill 25) BealachRossbeigh Oisín & 39) Bealach Beama Scenic Drives 10) Walk theTralee’s North Kerry and Dingle Way from Tralee 27) Glenbeigh, Beach Horse Riding explore the Scenic Beara Drive Peninsula 45 Bealach McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns.

(5&to 30km) 45) Oisín 18) Blasket Islands Loop Walk 28) Coomasaharn Loop (12-30km) 21) Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 12 28 Walk the North Kerry and Dingle Way from Tralee Glenbeigh, Rossbeigh Beach & Horse Riding 12) 10) Shop in Kerry’s fashion town, Castleisland 28) 27) to 36) Star gazing in the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve 45)the Bealach Oisín Scenic Drive - Visit Pilgrim paths & Holy Well–sites aroundLoop Kerry 25) Carrauntoohil Mtn. 1,039m (14km) 21) Annascaul Loop Walks Brackloon 30) (8-14km) 12 12) 29 28) Shop in Kerry’s fashion town, Castleisland to 36) Star gazing in theand Kerry Dark Sky Reserve 12) Visit theKnocknadobar wonderful CragMtn. Cave 29) Mountain Stage viewpoint Kells Bay 24) Killarney National Park Loop Walks Visit the Pilgrim paths & Holy Well sites around Kerry Attend an Irish Gaelic Football or Hurling match 25) Tomies, Purple & Shehy Mountains (5 toBay 20km) 24) Killarney National Park Loop Walks 12 12) 42 44) Caha Mtns. (5-20kms) 30 29) Visit the wonderful Crag Cave Mountain Stage viewpoint 12) & 42) Sliabh Luachra Cultural Trail 30) to 34) Skellig Ring Scenic Drive and Kells 24) Muckross Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies - Attend an Irish Gaelic Football or Hurling - Catch a traditional music session from Thur tomatch Sat Woods nights Loops 28) Coomasaharn Loop 14 12) 15&Enjoy, 30 30) 42) Sliabh Cultural Trail beaches in the to 34) Skellig Ring(12-30km) ScenicCastle Drive 14) & 15) walkLuachra & surf 40km of sandy 30) Cahersiveen - Ballycarbery 24) Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies Woods Loops 25) Cronins Yard Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort - Catch aMuckross traditional music session from Thur to Sat nights - Visit and taste some&local organic food 30 30) 14) & Bay 15) & Enjoy, walk surf 40km of sandy beaches in the 30) Cahersiveen - Ballycarbery Brandon Tralee Bay&region 30) Cooscrome & Coonanna SecretCastle Harbours Knocknadobar Mtn. (8-14km) 25)Lickeen Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks,Acoose Beaufort Visit and taste some local organic food 25-28) Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough - Go horse racing, greyhound racing, coursing, pony racingLoops, Glenca 17 Brandon 30 30) BayBrandon & Tralee Bay region Cooscrome & Coonanna Stone SecretForts Harbours 17) Climb and visit Sás Creek 30) Cahergal and(5-20kms) Leacanabuaile Map No.Mt. Trails, Loops and Family Walks 44) Caha Mtns.

Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough - Go25-28) horse Lickeen racing, racing, coursing, ponyAcoose racing Loops, Gle 30) Beentee Mtn. greyhound Loop Walk, Cahersiveen 31 30) Climb Mt. Brandon visitand SásSlea Creek Cahergal and Stone Forts 16) Drive the Conor Pass toand Dingle Head 31) Valentia Island byLeacanabuaile ferry & uninhabited Beginish Island 16 17) 30) Beentee Mtn. Loop Walk, Cahersiveen 16) Drive the Conor Pass to Dingle and Slea Head 31) Valentia Island by ferry & uninhabited Beginish Island 30) Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 1) Tarbert Woodland Letter and, Laharn Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 31) 30) BrayCaharn Head Loop Walk ValentiaBog Island Map No 4) Shannon Mountain Walks Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks Way(Mtn.) and Lahardane walks Bray Mtn. Head Loop Loop Walks, Walk , Valentia 31) 31) Geokaun Valentia Island Island 4) Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia Island 34 31) 34) BolusGeokaun Head Loop Walk 44) Knockanore Mountain (2-10km walks) 1)1 Tarbert Woodland 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 34 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 11 11) Stacks Mtns. (2 Loop to 20km 4)4 Shannon Way and Lahardane walks 5) Listowel andwalks) Heritage Walks EmlaghHeritage Loop Walk, 35 34) 35) Waterville TrailBallinskelligs 12 12) Mullaghareirk Mountains to 20km Loop walks)- Lyracrumpane 4)4 Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks 11) Glanageenty Woods((2 - Lenihans 35) Waterville Heritage 36 36) Derrynane National Park,Trail Mass Path & Fairy Trail 14 14) Slieve Mish Mtns.

(2-40km) 4)4 Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail 10) Tralee Lee Valley Loop 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 38 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 17 5 17) Brandon Range Mtns.

(240km) 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 40 40) Black V alley Loop Walk 17 11 17) Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) 11) Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks 40) Black valley 41 41) Rossacroo ForestLoop LoopWalk Walks 24 10 24) Mangerton (10km) Torc Mtn.Duhallow (8km) 10) Tralee Lee Valley Loop 12) Source of theand Blackwater, 41) Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks 43 43) Bonane Heritage Loop Walks and Cycling Trails 25 10 25) McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns.

(5 to 30km) 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 13) Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 43) Bonane Heritage Loop Walks Loop and Cycling Trails 25 10 14 Tonevane Loop Walks 25) Carrauntoohil Mtn. 1,039m (14km) 10-14) 14-15) Glanteenassig Woods Loop Walks 25 12 25) Tomies, Purple Shehy Mountains 12) Source of the Blackwater, Duhallow 18) Siuloid Na&Cille, Dun Chaoin (5 to 20km) Map No. National Walking Trails 28 13 28) Coomasaharn Loop (12-30km) 13) Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 18) Blasket Islands Loop Walk Map No. National Walking Trails 30 14 15 Glanteenassig Woods Loop Walks 30) Knocknadobar Mtn. (8-14km) 14-15) 21) Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 7-10) North Kerry Way (75km) 44 18 44) Caha Mtns.

(5-20kms) 18) Siuloid Na Cille, Dun Chaoin 7-10) 7 10 North Kerry Way (75km) 24) Killarney National Park Loop Walks 10-20) Dingle Way (175km) 18 18) Blasket Islands Loop Walk 10 10-20) 20 Dingle Way (175km) 24) Muckross Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies Woods Loops 24-41) Kerry Way (214km) 21 Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 24 24-41) 41 Kerry Way (214km) 25) Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort 21) 24-42) Duhallow Way (60km) Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks Killarney National Park Loop Walks 24 24 24-42) 42 Duhallow Way (60km) 25-28) Lickeen Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough Acoose24) Loops, Glencar 42+) E8 European Walk (600km) 24) Muckross Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies Woods Loops 24 42 42 E8 European Walk - Dursey Island to Dublin (600km) 30) Beentee Mtn. Loop Walk, Cahersiveen 1) Tarbert Woodland 25) Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort and onwards to Istanbul (4700km) 25 30) Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 4) Shannon Way and Lahardane walks 25-28) 25 28 Lickeen Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough Acoose Loops, Glencar 31) Bray Cliff Headand Loop Walkwalks , Valentia Island 4) Ballybunion Beach 30) Beentee Mtn. Loop Walk, Cahersiveen 30 31) Geokaun Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail Island 30) Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 30 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 31) Bray Head Loop Walk , Valentia Island 31 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 11) Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane 31) Geokaun Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia Island 31 35) Waterville Heritage Trail 10) Tralee Lee Valley Loop 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks DESTINATION KERRY Tourism Forum 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks CEANN SCRÍBE CHIARRAÍ Fóram Turasóireachta 35) Waterville Heritage Trail 40) Black alley Loop Walk 12) Source of theVBlackwater, Duhallow 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 41) Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks 13) Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh

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Map No.No. Map

Cycles (1 hr to to seven days) Cycles (1 hr seven days)

1-4-5-1) Tarbert, Ballybunion, Listowel Loop (60km) 1-4-5-1) Tarbert, Ballybunion, Listowel Loop (60km) 4 5 1 4-3-2-4) Ballybunion, Beale, Asdee Loop (25km) 4-3-2-4) Ballybunion, Beale, Asdee Loop (25km) 4 2 4 7 -7710) Head andand Tralee Loop (70km) 10 Kerry - 10) Kerry Head Tralee Loop (70km) 14 14 –1418) Peninsula Loop (110km) – 18) Dingle Peninsula Loop (110km) 18Dingle 18)18) Slea Head Loop (40km) 18 Slea Head Loop (40km) 24)24) Killarney National Park (5-40km) 24 Killarney National Park (5-40km) 24-40-25) of of Dunloe, Black Valley Loop (60km) 24-40-25) Gap Dunloe, Black Valley Loop (60km) 24 40 25 Gap 25-39-40) of of thethe Reeks Cycle Loop (85km) 25-39-40) Ring Reeks Cycle Loop (85km) 25 39 40 Ring 2-35-40-24) of of Kerry Cycle(200km) 22-35-40-24) 35 40 24Ring Ring Kerry Cycle(200km) 30 30 –3034) Ring Loop (100km) – 34) Skellig Ring Loop (100km) 34Skellig 24 24 –2441) Kilgarvan, Kenmare Loop (75km) – 41) Killarney, Kilgarvan, Kenmare Loop (75km) 41Killarney, 44)44) Beara Peninsula Cycle Loop (200km) 44 Beara Peninsula Cycle Loop (200km)

Map NoNo Map

Parks, Woods & Gardens Parks, Woods & Gardens

1 Tarbert 1) 1) Woodland Tarbert Woodland 11)11 Glenageety Woods 11) Glenageety Woods 10)10 Tralee Town Park & Garden of of thethe Senses 10) Tralee Town Park & Garden Senses 10)10 Tralee Town Park Rose Garden 10) Tralee Town Park Rose Garden 10)10 Ballyseedy Woods 10) Ballyseedy Woods 16)16 Glanteenassig Woods 16) Glanteenassig Woods 22)22 Dhu Varren Gardens 22) Dhu Varren Gardens 24)24 Killarney National Park 24) Killarney National Park 24)24 Muckross House andand Gardens 24) Muckross House Gardens 25 25)25) Tomies Woods, Killarney Tomies Woods, Killarney 25 28 25-28) Lickeen Woods 25-28) Lickeen Woods 29)29 Kells BayBay Garden s s 29) Kells Garden 31)31 Glanleam Gardens, Valentia Island 31) Glanleam Gardens, Valentia Island 36)36 Derrynane National Park 36) Derrynane National Park 38)38 Kerry Geopark (Sneem Loops) 38) Kerry Geopark (Sneem Loops) 38)38 Sneem Sculpture Garden 38) Sneem Sculpture Garden 41)41 Rossacroo Millennium Forest 41) Rossacroo Millennium Forest 43)43 Sheen Valley Heritage Area, Bonane 43) Sheen Valley Heritage Area, Bonane 43)43 Bonane Heritage Park 43) Bonane Heritage Park 44)44 Uragh Woods – Gleninchaquin 44) Uragh Woods – Gleninchaquin 44)44 Derreen Gardens 44) Derreen Gardens

Scenic Drives and Cycles

Map Cycles 1 – No. 44) The Wild AtlanticScenic Way inDrives Kerryand (450km) 7) Kerry Head Map No.The Wild Atlantic Way Scenic and Cycles 1 – 44) in Drives Kerry (450km) 12) & 42) Duhallow Trail 7) Kerry 14) Short Head Mountain Tralee 11 –&44 44) The Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry (450km) 12) 42) Duhallow 16) The Conor Pass Trail 77) Short KerryMountain Head 14) Tralee 17) Srón Bhroin Viewing Point 42 Duhallow 12 12)The & 42) 16) Pass Trail 18) Slea Conor Head Drive 14 14)Srón Short Mountain Tralee 17) Bhroin Viewing PointScenic Drive 22 to 40 to 24) Ring of Kerry 16 16)Slea TheHead ConorDrive Pass 18) 24) Aghadoe, Killarney 17 17) Viewing Point 22 toSrón 40Ladies toBhroin 24)View Ring of Kerry 24-40) and MollsScenic Gap Drive 18 18)Aghadoe, Slea Head Drive 24) 25), 39) & 40) Killarney Ring of the Reeks 40 to 24) 24 22 22 to 40 Ring of Molls Kerry Gap Scenic Drive 24-40) View and 25), 40),Ladies 24) Black Valley 24 24)39) Aghadoe, Killarney 25), 40) Ring the Reeks 30 – 34) & Skellig RingofDrive 24 40 Ladies 24-40) View and Molls Gap 25), 40), 24) Black Valley 35) Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 25 39 Skellig 40 Ring of 25), 39) & 40) the Reeks 30 –Bealach 34) Drive 39) Beama Pass 25), 40), Valley 25 40 24) 24 Black 35) Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 42) to 43) Borlin Valley 34 30 30 Bealach – 34) Skellig Ring Drive 39) Beama Pass 43) Priests Leap Drive 35 35)toCoomakista Mtn. Pass view point 42) 43) and Borlin Valley 44) Healy Caha Pass 39 39)Priests Bealach Beama Pass 43) 45) BealachLeap OisínDrive Pass 42 43 and 42)Healy to 43) Borlin Valley 44) Caha Pass 43 43)Bealach PriestsOisín Leap Pass Drive 45) 4444) Healy and Caha Pass 45 Pass Map 45) No. Bealach Oisín Archaeology & Historical Sites Map3)No.Bromore Cliffs Archaeology & Forts Historical Sites and Stone 4) Pookeenee Castle, Nine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 3 No. Map Archaeology Historical Sites 3) Bromore Cliffs and Stone&Forts 6) Ratoo Round Tower 4 Pookeenee Castle, Nine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 4) 10) Ardfert Abbey and Cathedral 63) Ratoo Bromore Cliffs and Stone Forts 6) Round Tower 10) Blennerville Windmill 104) Ardfert Pookeenee Castle, Nine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 10) and Cathedral 18) GallarusAbbey Oratory 106) Blennerville Ratoo Round Tower 10) Windmill 19) Blasket Islands 1810)Gallarus Ardfert Oratory Abbey and Cathedral 18) 20) Dunbeg Fort & Fahan Beehive Huts 1910)Blasket Blennerville Windmill 19) Islands 24) Muckross House, Abbey & Killarney Cathedral 2018)Dunbeg GallarusFort Oratory 20) & Fahan Beehive Huts 24) Ross Island Copper Mines and Innisfallen Island 2419)Muckross Blasket Islands 24) House, Abbey & Killarney Cathedral 30) Cahergal and Leacanabuaile Stone Forts 2420)Ross Dunbeg Fort & Fahan Beehive Huts 24) Island Copper Mines and Innisfallen 30) The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church Island 3024)Cahergal Muckross House, Abbey & Killarney Cathedral 30) and Leacanabuaile Stone Forts 31) Valentia Lighthouse, Quarry & Telegraph Site 3024)The Ross IslandO’Connell Copper Mines and Innisfallen Island 30) Daniel Memorial 31) Tetrapod Fossilised Footprints –Church 385m years old 3130)Valentia CahergalLighthouse, and Leacanabuaile Stone Forts Site 31) Quarry & Telegraph 32) Skellig Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site 3130)Tetrapod The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church 31) Footprints – 385m years old 36) EightercuaFossilised Stone Row 3231)Skellig Valentia Lighthouse, Telegraph 32) UNESCOQuarry World & Heritage SiteSite 36) Lothar Islands Stone Fort 3631)Eightercua Tetrapod Fossilised Footprints – 385m years old 36) Stone 37) Staigue Stone FortRow 3632)Lothar SkelligStone Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site 36) Fort 41) Kenmare Stone Circle 3736)Staigue Eightercua Stone Row 37) FortPark 43) Bonane Stone Heritage and Sheen Valley 41 36) Lothar Stone Fort 41) Kenmare Stone Circle 43 37) Staigue Stone Fort 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 41) Kenmare Stone Circle 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley

28) Kerry Bog Village 30) The Old Barracks, Cahersiveen 31) Valentia Island Heritage Centre 31) Skellig Experience Centre 20) 20 An Díseart 35) Charlie Chaplin Museum 24) 24 Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm 36) Derrynane House - Home of Daniel O Connell 28) 28 Kerry Bog Village 37) Teach Bhríde Heritage Centre, Glenmore 30) 30 The Old Barracks, Cahersiveen 41) Kenmare Heritage Centre 31) 31 Valentia Island Heritage Centre 41) Kenmare Lace Museum 31) 31 Skellig Experience Centre 41) Kilgarvan Motor Museum 35) 35 Charlie Chaplin Museum 43) Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm 36) 36 Derrynane House - Home of Daniel O Connell 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 37 Teach Bhríde Heritage Centre, Glenmore 37) 41 Kenmare Heritage Centre 41) 41 Kenmare Lace Museum 41) Map No. Beaches & Watersports – Blue Flag (BF) 41 Kilgarvan Motor Museum 41) 43 43) 3) Molly Beale Gallivan's Strand andCottage Beach & Traditional Farm 43 Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 43) 4) Ballybunion North and South (BF) - Men's and Ladies' Beaches, Long & Nun's Strand 8) Ballyheigue (BF) and 9) Banna (BF) 9) Fenit (BF) Map No. Beaches & Watersports – Blue Flag (BF) 14) Castlegregory, Killeltin, Derrymore - Tralee Bay 15) Fermoyle, Maherabeg (BF) - Brandon Bay 3) 3 Beale Strand and Beach 18) Ballyferriter Beaches 4) 4 Ballybunion North and South (BF) - Men's and Ladies' Beaches, Long & Nun's Strand 18) Ferriters Cove, Clogher & Coomeenole 8) 8 Ballyheigue (BF) and 9) Banna (BF) 20) Ventry (BF) 9) 9 Fenit (BF) 21) Inch (BF) 14) 14 Castlegregory, Killeltin, Derrymore - Tralee Bay 24) Dundag on the Killarney Lakes 15) 15 Fermoyle, Maherabeg (BF) - Brandon Bay 27) Rossbeigh 18 Ballyferriter Beaches 18) 29) Kells (BF) 18 18) Ferriters Cove, Clogher & Coomeenole 30) White Strand (BF) 20 20) Ventry (BF) 31) Glanleam & Beginish Island 21 21) Inch (BF) 33) St. Finian’s Bay (surfing) 24 24) Dundag on the Killarney Lakes 34) Ballinskelligs (BF) 27 27) Rossbeigh 35) Waterville 29 29) Kells (BF) 36) Derrynane (BF) 30 30) White Strand (BF) 36) The White Stand, Castlecove 31 31) Glanleam & Beginish Island 33 St. Finian’s Bay (surfing) 33) 34 Ballinskelligs (BF) 34) 35 35) Waterville 36 36) Derrynane (BF) 36 36) The White Stand, Castlecove Map No.

Golf Courses

4) 4 Ballybunion Links GC (36 hole) 5) 5 Listowel GC (9 hole) 8) 8 Ballyheigue GC (9 hole) 8) 8 Ardfert GC (9 hole) Map9)No.Tralee Links Golf GCCourses 9 10) 10 Ballybeggan GC (9 hole) 4) Ballybunion Links GC (36 hole) Map No. Museums & Heritage Centres 10) 10 The Kerries GC (9 hole) 5) Listowel GC (9 hole) 12) 12 Castleisland GC Map No.No. Castles in Kerry Map Castles in Kerry 8) Ballyheigue GC (9 hole) MapTarbert No. Bridewell Museums & Heritage Centres 1) & Jail Museum 14) 1 14 Castlegregory Links GC (9 hole) 8) Ardfert GC (9 hole) 4) Ballybunion Heritage Museum 18) 4 18 Dingle Links GC Ceann Sibéal on oAbbey Carrigafoyle Castle & Lislaght Carrigafoyle Castle & Lislaght n Abbey 12) 2) 9) Tralee Links GC No. Bridewell Museums & Heritage Centres 1)Map Tarbert & Jail Museum 4) Marconi Museum 4 22) 22 Killorglin GC Ballybunion Castle 44) 4) Ballybunion Castle 10) Ballybeggan GC (9 hole) 4) Ballybunion Heritage Museum 5) Listowel Military Museum 5 24 Killarney GC (36 hole) 24) St.St. Johns Castle Listowel 55) 5) Johns Castle Listowel 10) The Kerries GC (9 hole) Tarbert Museum Bridewell & Jail Museum 4)1) Kerry Marconi 5) Literary & Cultural Centre, Listowel 5 24 Ross GC (9 hole) 24) 99) 9) Fenit Island Castle Fenit Island Castle 12) Castleisland GC 4) Listowel Ballybunion Heritage Museum 5) Military Museum 10 Ardfert Cathedral 10) 24 Castlerosse GC (9 hole) 24) 18 18) 18) Gallarus Castle andand Oratory Gallarus Castle Oratory 14) Castlegregory Links GC (9 hole) 4) Kerry Marconi Museum 5) Literary & Cultural Centre, Listowel 10 25 Beaufort GC 10) Tralee County Museum 25) 21 21) 21) Minard Castle (west of of Annascaul) Minard Castle (west Annascaul) 18) Dingle Links GC Ceann Sibéal 5) Ardfert Listowel Military Museum 10) Cathedral 10 26 Dooks Links GC 10) Tralee Wetlands Centre & Blennerville Windmill 26) 24 24) 24) Ross Castle (Lough Leane) Ross Castle (Lough Leane) 22) Killorglin GC 5) Tralee Kerry County LiteraryMuseum & Cultural Centre, Listowel 10) 12 35 Waterville Links GC 12) Crag Cave and Falconry Centre 35) 22 22) 22) Ballymalis Castle Ballymalis Castle 24) Killarney GC (36 hole) 10)Tralee Ardfert Cathedral 10) Wetlands Centre & Blennerville Windmill 18 35 Skellig Bay GC 18) Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - Dingle Peninsula Museum, Ballyferriter 35) 30 30) 30) Ballycarbery Castle Ballycarbery Castle 24) Ross GC (9 hole) 10)Crag Tralee County MuseumCentre 12) Cave and Falconry 18 38 Parknasilla GC 38) 18) Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre 34 34) 34) Ballinskelligs Castle Ballinskelligs Castle Castlerosse GC (9 hole) Tralee Wetlands Centre &-Blennerville Windmill 18) Músaem Chorca Dingle Peninsula Museum, Ballyferriter 24) 2010)Ventry 41 Ring of Kerry GC 41) 20) Celtic andDhuibhne Prehistoric Museum 41 41) 41) Dunkerron Castle Dunkerron Castle 25) Beaufort GC Crag an Cave and Falconry Centre 18) Ionad Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre 2012)Oceanworld 41 Kenmare GC 41) 20) Aquarium, Dingle 18)Ventry Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne -Museum Dingle Peninsula Museum, Ballyferriter 26) Dooks Links GC 20) Celtic and Prehistoric 35) Waterville Links GC 18)Oceanworld DESTINATION KERRY Tourism Forum Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre 20) Aquarium, Dingle DESTINATION KERRY Tourism Forum 35) Skellig Bay GC CEANN SCRÍBE CHIARRAÍ Fóram20) Turasóireachta Ventry Celtic and Prehistoric Museum CEANN SCRÍBE CHIARRAÍ Fóram Turasóireachta 38) Parknasilla GC 20) Oceanworld Aquarium, Dingle 41) Ring of Kerry GC

Map No.

Watersports Spots

Surfing, Kayaking and more Map Diving, No. Windsurfing, Watersports Spots Surfing, Diving, Windsurfing, Kayaking and more Ballybunion Beach 88) Banna Beach 4) Ballybunion Beach 10 Tralee Bay Sailing 99 & 10) 8) Banna Beach 15 15) Brandon and Tralee Bay, Maharees 9 & 10) Tralee Bay Sailing 20 20) Dingle 15) Brandon and Tralee Bay, Maharees 21 21) Inch Beach 20) Dingle 24 24) Killarney Lakes 21) Inch Beach 27 27) Rossbeigh 24) Killarney Lakes 31 31) Knightstown, Valentia Island 27) Rossbeigh 33 33) St. Finian’s Bay 31)36 Knightstown, Valentia Island 34 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane 33) St. Finian’s Bay 43 Kenmare 41 41 & 43) 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane 41 & 43) Kenmare 44)

Map No.

Top River and Lake Fishing

No. Cashen Top River and Lake Fishing 4 Map 4) River 5 5) River Feale 4) River Cashen 12 12) River Maine, Castleisland 5) River Feale 2424) The Lakes of Killarney, Flesk River 12) River Maine, Castleisland 24 Laune River 2222 tto 24) 24) The Lakes of Killarney, Flesk River 2525-28 Acoose and Cloon Lake - 28 Lough L 22 to 24) Laune River 2727) Caragh River and Lake 25-28 Lough Acoose and Cloon Lake 3535) Lough Currane 27) Caragh River and Lake 3737) Derriana and Cloonaghlin Lake 35) Lough Currane 3737) River Inny 37) Derriana and Cloonaghlin Lake 3939) River Blackwater 37) River Inny 4040) Black Valley Lakes 39) River Blackwater 4141) Roughty River 40) Black Valley Lakes 4242) Munster Blackwater 41) Roughty River 42) Munster Blackwater Map No’s

Top Sea Fishing Locations

Map No’s Top Sea Fishing Locations 4) Ballybunion 7) Kerry Head 4 4) Ballybunion 9) Banna and Fenit Pier 7 7) Kerry Head 15) Maharees 9 9) Banna and Fenit Pier 20) Dingle 1515) Maharees 21) Inch Beach 2020) Dingle 27) Rossbeigh Beach 2121) Inch Beach 31) Valentia Marina and Culoo Rock 2727) Rossbeigh Beach 35) Ballinskelligs and Waterville 3131) Valentia Marina and Culoo Rock 36) Derrynane 3535) Ballinskelligs and Waterville 38) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay 3636) Derrynane 3838) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay Map No’s

Top Horse Riding Locations

Map No’s 3)3 4)4 4)4 7)7 9)9 10 10) 13 13) 14 14) 15 15) 18 18) 20 20) 24 24) 27 27) 32 32) 34 34) 36 36)

Top Bird Watching Locations

10) 27) Tralee Rossbeigh 24) 31) Killarney Knightstown, Valentia Island 33) St. Finian’s Bay 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane Map41No. Discovery Points & 43) Kenmare

Beal Strand and Bromore Cliffs Cashen River Estuary Ballybunion Cliff Walk Kerry Head Fenit Tralee Bay Wetlands Castlemaine Harbour Derrymore Island Maharees and Brandon Point Ballydavid Head Ventry Strand and Dingle Bay Killarney Lakes Rossbeigh Beach and Nature Reserve Skellig Islands and Puffin Island Bolus Head and Ballinskelligs Derrynane Bird Sanctuary

11) Killimer to Tarbert Ferry 22) Carrigafoyle Castle Map No. Top River and Lake Fishing 33) Beal Strand and Beach 44) 4)Ballybunion Beach North and South (BF) River Cashen 88) 5)Ballyheigue River FealeBeach (BF) 99)12)Banna RiverStrand Maine,(BF) Castleisland 99)24)Fenit and PierFlesk River TheBeach Lakes (BF) of Killarney, 14 22Castlegregory 14) Beach to 24) Laune River on Tralee Bay 15 15) Trá Fhormaoileach Fermoyle 25-28 Lough Acoose and-Cloon LakeBeach on Brandon Bay 16 27) 16) AnCaragh ChonairRiver - Conor and Pass LakeScenic Drive – Highest in Ireland 17 17) Bhroin (Brandon Point) and Cloghane 35)Srón Lough Currane 18 18) an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Lake Blasket Heritage Centre 37)Ionad Derriana and Cloonaghlin 18 18) Harbour (Embarkation Point) 37)Dunquin River Inny 18 18) - Slea Head scenic drive and viewing spots 39)Ceann RiverSléibhe Blackwater 18 18) & boat to the Blasket Islands (Signature Discovery Point) 40)Blasket Black Sound Valley Lakes 18 18) to theRiver Blaskets from Dunquin, 20) Ventry or Dingle (Embarkation points) 41)Boat Roughty 41 Kenmare Bay 41) 21 21) Beach Blackwater (BF) 42)Inch Munster 27 27) Rossbeigh Beach 29 29) Mountain Stage scenic drive and views Map No. Main Ferry and Boat Trips (Embarkation Points) 31 31) Geokaun Mountain viewpoint, Valentia Map31) No’sSkelligs Viewpoint Top Sea Fishing 31 from BrayLocations Head, Valentia 18 18) Blasket Islands from Dunquin 32 32) Skellig Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site (Signature Discovery Point) 20 20) Blasket Islands and Fungi the Dolphin from Dingle 4)33 Ballybunion 33) Portmagee Harbour (Embarkation Point) 33 33) Skellig Islands from Portmagee/Valentia 7)33 Kerry Head 33) Kerry Cliffs 34 34) Skellig Islands from Ballinskelligs 9)33 Banna and Fenit Pier 33) Coomanaspic Viewpoint 36 36) Skellig Islands from Bunavalla 15) 34 Maharees 34) Ballinskelligs Beach (BF) and Castle 20) 34 Dingle 34) Ballinskelligs Pier (Embarkation Point) 21) Inch Beach 35 35) Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 27) Rossbeigh Beach 36 36) Bunavalla Pier (Embarkation point) 31) Marina and Culoo Rock 36 Valentia 36) Derrynane House – Home of Daniel O’Connell Map No. Top Theatres & Venues 35) 44 Ballinskelligs and Waterville 44) Kilmakilloge viewpoint, Lauragh 36) Derrynane 4)4 An Tinteán, Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion 38) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay 5)5 St. Johns Theatre, Seanchaí Centre, Listowel 10 10) 12 12) 24 22) 41 ) 41

Siamsa Tíre Folk Theatre, Tralee Bruach na Carraige, Sliabh Luachra, Rockchapel INEC, Killarney Carnegie Theatre, Kenmare

Map No. Train Stations 10 10) Tralee 23 23) Farranfore 24 24) Killarney 42 42) Rathmore Map No. Bus Stations 10) Tralee 10 24) Killarney 24

Map No.

Discovery Points

Map No’s Top Horse Riding Locations 4) Ballybunion 1) Killimer to Tarbert Ferry 5) Listowel 2) Carrigafoyle Castle 4) Ballybunion 13) Castlemaine 3) Beal Strand and Beach 5) Listowel 14) Tralee and Bay Area 4) Ballybunion Beach North and South (BF) 13) Castlemaine 20) Dingle and Ventry 8) Ballyheigue Beach (BF) 14) Tralee and Bay Area 24) Killarney 9) Banna Strand (BF) 20) Dingle and Ventry 27) Glenbeigh 9) Fenit Beach (BF) and Pier 24) Killarney 30) Cahersiveen 14) Castlegregory Beach on Tralee Bay DESTINATION KERRY Tourism Forum 27) Glenbeigh 35) Waterville CEANN SCRÍBE CHIARRAÍ Fóram15) Turasóireachta Trá Fhormaoileach - Fermoyle Beach on Brandon Bay 30) Cahersiveen 36) Derrynane and Caherdaniel 16) An Chonair - Conor Pass Scenic Drive – Highest in Ireland 35) Waterville 39) Blackwater and Sneem 17) Srón Bhroin (Brandon Point) and Cloghane 36) Derrynane and Caherdaniel

Map No’s 4) 4 5) 5 13 13) 14 14) 20 20) 24 24) 27 27) 30 30) 35 35) 36 36) 39 39) 41 41)

Top Horse Riding Locations

Ballybunion Listowel Castlemaine Tralee and Bay Area Dingle and Ventry Killarney Glenbeigh Cahersiveen Waterville Derrynane and Caherdaniel Blackwater and Sneem Kenmare

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KILLARNEY

....EXPERIENCE IT YOUR WAY!

Nestled within 26,000 acres of natural parkland and surrounded by three magical lakes, Killarney is every outdoor lover’s paradise. Climb to the ‘Top of Ireland’ with a hike up Carrauntoohill, Ireland’s highest mountain, or take a boat/ canoe trip along the lakes that lie at the foot of Killarney's most beautiful mountain range.

Uniquely home to the traditional Jaunting Car, a local jarvey will regale you with the stories behind the wondrous 18th century Victorian Manor Estate that is Muckross House, the battles and conquering of the 15th Century Tower House ‘Ross Castle’ and the legends that shaped Killarney’s culture.

The Gap of Dunloe has been inspiring writers, poets and visitors for centuries; an area so elegantly designed by nature, it is an experience, a feeling that you will hold forever.

THINGS TO DO IN KILLARNEY • The Gap of Dunloe Experience • Visit Living History – Tour the 18th Century Muckross House & 15th Century Ross Castle • Torc Waterfall • Get out on the Lakes! – water cruise, boating, canoe/ kayaking • Visit the National Park! – Bike, horseback riding, walk, hike • Pamper yourself as Killarney is home to 6 World Class Spas • Play like a Pro at Killarney’s Championship Golf Course • Take a unique trip around the park with a Traditional Jaunting Car • Sample the locally brewed beer & treat yourself to local cuisine • Take in a Show/ Concert/ Theatre Production at the I.N.E.C www.killarney.ie See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of Killarney’s experiences – Map numbers 24 to 25

Above: Muckross House, Killarney ©J. O’Grady

Below: Gap of Dunloe ©Killarney Chamber

Below: Adventure Kayaking ©Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce

KERRY’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY & ISLANDS Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way is almost 450 km long with magnificent views and things to see and do along the southwest coastline of Ireland. From Tarbert in the North, take in the open skies and ocean of North Kerry Head and the spectacular peninsulas of the world famous Ring of Kerry (Iveragh), Dingle and Beara.

Above: Atlantic Storm ©Mossy Donegan

Below: Skellig Rock ©Fáilte Ireland

**Access to the Skellig Rock and Great Blasket Island are weather dependent and limited in terms of daily visitor numbers from April to September

Na Blascaodaí /The Blasket Islands Some three miles west of Slea Head at the very tip of the Dingle Peninsula, surrounded by smaller rocks and reefs, are The Blasket Islands (Na Blascaodaí). Almost 1,000 feet high at its peak, the largest of the nine islands, The Great Blasket (An Blascaod Mór), is world famous for it’s literary heritage.

Na Scealga / The Skellig Rocks The most spectacular of these, the Great Skellig or Sceilg Mhichíl, has a five hundred step climb up a 1,000 year-old stone stairway to one of the most magnificent monastic sites in Europe which dates from around 800AD. Stone beehive huts where monks lived centuries ago, cling to cliff edges alongside oratories, a cemetery, stone crosses, holy wells and the Church of St. Michael.

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Valentia Island Still inhabited, Valentia Island is accessible by ferry and bridge and has an extraordinary history which is reflected in the people, the landscape and architecture of the place. It is the home of the First Transatlantic Cable, Valentia Slate Quarry, Tetrapod Track imprints, and so much more….

Above: The Virgin Rock, Ballybunion ©Marie Rohan

Below: Slea Head ©Mossy Donegan

THINGS TO SEE & DO • Visit Skellig Michael – Kerry’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the Skellig Rocks •

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Experience the Great Blasket Island and learn about its literary heritage and visit the Great Blasket Centre at Dún Chaoin overlooking An Blascaod Mór Explore Valentia Island by ferry and bridge. Experience the atmosphere of island living as it is today and visit Valentia Island Heritage Centre to learn about the island's history

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way Signature and Discovery Points and Island based experiences – Map numbers 1 to 44

Below: Valentia Lighthouse ©Martin O’Grady

CULTURE, HERI & LANGUAGE If you listen carefully while standing amid the ruins of an Iron Age fort or sit in a traditional pub while a sean nós singer keens an old lament, you may hear the whisper of a timeless voice telling a grand story, full of colour and tragedy, at once earthy and ethereal, echoing down the centuries. Something ancient, but profoundly relevant to those who live in Ireland today, and those who visit the majestic County of Kerry to experience her rich culture, language and heritage.

Above: Siamsa Tíre ©

Below: Kerry Football ©Kerry GAA

As a region on the extremity of Ireland, the innate and special culture of Kerry has been less susceptible to outside influences and has preserved the Irish language, Irish traditional music, song and dance. Corca Dhuibhne and Uíbh Ráthach are considered Gaeltacht regions within the County of Kerry.

Irish is an old Celtic language, one of the oldest in Europe. Today, it is used as the people’s first language – the language of everyday life – in various parts of County Kerry. Not only do these areas keep the spoken language alive, they are also the heirs to a two thousand year old way of life that continues, today, to express itself in their traditions, culture, music, dance and literature.

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TAGE A myriad of heritage centres and sites can be found dotted in the various towns and villages of the county and with a rich and varied choice from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age one is spoilt for choice here.

THINGS TO SEE & DO • Immerse yourself in our villages and towns – stay longer!

• Enjoy a music session in our local pubs • Visit our weekly markets and meet the locals!

• Experience our thousands of archaeological sites – Ring forts, Staigue Fort, oratories and ancient cathedrals • Find your roots – meet our local genealogists • Climb a castle or visit a beehive • Take an Irish Language Course or join the Cursaí Samhraidh • Follow the footsteps of saints on our local pilgrimages • Experience a Gaelic football or hurling match • Join our Summer Schools and Summer Camps for all age groups

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of Kerry’s cultural, heritage and Gaeltacht locations – Map numbers 1 to 45

Above: Seine Boat with Cahersiveen Barracks ©barbarahodges@eircom.net

Above: Currach/Naomhóg ©MIchael Diggin

Below: The Gathering Traditional Festival ©INEC

WATER BASED ACTIVITIES & A

......KERRY’S GREAT OUTDOORS Kerry is Ireland’s natural playground.

This is where the mountains and rural farmlands of Kerry meet the majestic Atlantic Ocean. With the purest of fresh air, mountain and sea breezes rushing through your hair and salty sea spray cleansing your skin – this is Nature’s Spa at its finest.

Above: Wind Surfing Maharees ©Jamie Knox

Below: Breaching Humpback Whale west of Dunquin ©Nick Massett

Trickling streams growing to rushing rivers, sparkling lakes with the bubbles of underwater life, and estuaries flowing into deep bays – there is a wealth of colour, reflection and wildlife.

With hidden coves, golden sandy beaches and superb wild sand dunes, traditional stone piers and harbours, modern marinas, vast deep bays and rugged cliffs against a backdrop of off shore islands, Kerry is the essence of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

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DVENTURE THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL MARINE BASED ACTIVITIES THE COUNTY HAS TO OFFER:

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Take a boat trip and discover local wild life – seals, dolphins and whales Go surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing or paddle boarding along the wonderful coastline Go fishing – deep sea and shore – the choice is yours Go diving and snorkelling in Kerry’s pristine waters Go sailing or boating on crystal clear waters Go canoeing and kayaking on lakes, rivers and deep blue seas Have a swim and build a sandcastle on Kerry’s Blue Flag beaches Visit an offshore island – Skellig Michael, Great Blasket or Valentia Have fun at a host of indoor and outdoor water adventure and activity centres

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of Kerry’s water based activities and adventure experiences – Map numbers 1 to 45

Above: Surfing in West Kerry ©Mossie Donegan

Above: Shore Angling ©Mossy Donegan

Below: Seaside Fun ©O'Carroll's Cove

LAND BASED & ADVENTUR .....KERRY’S GREAT OUTDOORS

Kerry is a sport and adventure enthusiast’s haven. It is a superb location for indoor, outdoor and adventure activities. No matter what you are into, every member of the family will find something to enjoy.

Above: Kayaking at Cappanalea ©Cappanalea

Below: Shark Tank, Dingle Oceanworld ©Mara Beo

Blessed with exquisite scenery and lush landscapes, Kerry is arguably the best location to get active. With imposing mountain ranges ever looming and the sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean never too far away, there is a whole host of things to do from the mountains to the sea.

With hidden valleys, rural farmlands, millennium old woodlands, National Parks and offshore islands, Kerry offers so much with its own uniqueness highlighted by its natural beauty and inspiration.

See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of Kerry’s land based activities and adventure experiences – Map numbers 1 to 45

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ACTIVITIES E THINGS TO SEE & DO JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL LAND BASED ACTIVITIES THE COUNTY HAS TO OFFER:

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Walk in “Heaven on Earth” – Kerry’s Way Marked Ways, looped walks & beaches galore Take a swing with a choice of world class links and parkland golf courses Cycle through rugged scenery or National Parks Gallop to the sound of waves or take post to post trail rides Mountain climb on Ireland’s highest peaks Rock climb or abseil in dramatic settings Run a marathon or try a triathlon Experience the wild life, flora and fauna of Kerry and visit hidden bird watching sites Explore Kerry’s iconic Drives – North Kerry, Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head Drive, Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring, Beara Peninsula, Healy & Caha Passes, Roughty Valley, Duhallow & Sliabh Luachra Have fun at a host of indoor and outdoor adventure and activity centres Try salmon and trout fishing - river, lake and mountain stream

Above: Pony Trekking on Ladies Beach, Ballybunion ©Marie Rohan

Above: Forest Walk, Killarney Oak Woods ©Go Visit Ireland

Below: Cycling in Kerry ©Tralee Chamber Alliance

TasteKerry

Above: TasteKerry ©Mark Doe

Below: Fresh Mussels ©Michael Diggin

TasteKerry is a network of food producers and providers who take pride in the Kingdoms rich bounty, and who wish to share this “Taste of Place” with all who come to the county seeking a genuine foodie experience. County Kerry boasts some of the most magnificent coastline along with imposing mountains and lush valleys providing perfect grazing for our livestock and an abundance of fish and shellfish, which we believe to be the very best in Ireland. We invite you to enjoy the wonderful local food markets across the Kingdom & experience the rich variety of eateries from cafes to restaurants, ice cream parlours to traditional bar food menus & so much more.

• Loose yourself in Dingle, Ireland’s first “Foodie Town” • Indulge at one of our renowned Food Festivals • Pick fruit while on a visit to one of our growers • Cool down with an Ice-cream on Valentia Island while watching the cows stroll into the parlour • Eat fish straight from the boat while sitting on Portmagee pier • Drink hot chocolate counting the waves in St.Finians Bay • Slurp a bucket of steaming mussels in Cromane • Afternoon tea treat in one of our many luxury hotels • Look out for the TasteKerry logo our food heroes display it with pride www.tastekerry.com DESTINATION KERRY Tourism Forum CEANN SCRÍBE CHIARRAÍ Fóram Turasóireachta

Original Kerry Original Kerry is a network of professional craft makers and designers who make excellent craft work. The area's particular heritage, landscape and the richness of everyday life feeds the inspiration behind the making of homewares, fashion, furniture, jewellery and more allowing the projects 30 plus member to offer a distinctive product range that appeals to collectors and occasional buyers.

Exploring Kerry Craft Trails allows you to meet designers and craft makers at their studios and workshop locations which are dotted right across the County. A visit to any stop along the route offers you the chance to see first-hand the making of exceptional craft work. Download the Trails brochures and maps via www.originalkerry.com Kerry Craft Trails - The West Kerry Open Studio Trail and The South Kerry Open Studio Craft Trail include: • Pottery & Ceramics • Ogham Slate & Copper Gallery • Leather Goods & Bindery • Jewellery • Milliners • Weavings & Woollen Mills • Lace & Design • Woodturners & Crafted Glass Names like Holden Leathergoods, Louis Mulcahy Pottery, Kerry Crafted Glass and Kerry Woollen Mills are must see stops along the route. Watch online for Pop Up Shop details and Year of Irish Design Events 2015 - Kerry.

Above: Terence Macsweeney, Glassblower ©Original Kerry

Below: Potter at work ©Louis Mulcahy Pottery

Below: Lobster Pots at Portmagee ©Michael Diggin

FESTIVALS & E

KERRY OFFERS THE MAGICAL TOUCHES… Kerry has a huge range of Festivals and Events every year. There is something for everyone and every age group – Traditional Music Festivals of Renown; Literary Festivals of Distinction; Food Festivals showcasing the Best of Local Produce; Spectacular Walking and Cycling Festivals and Events; Cultural Festivals showcasing the best of local Arts, Crafts, Irish Language and Music; Marathons, Triathlons and Iron Man Challenges Galore; Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing Events; Above: Dingle Food Festival ©Mossy Donegan

Below: Roses on Banna Beach ©Dominick Walsh

Entertainment of such diversity throughout the year in Kerry’s wonderful venues such as the INEC – one of Ireland’s leading entertainment venues and Siamsa Tíre – home to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland; and Traditional Regattas along the Kerry coastline and lakes – so much fun, craic and delight for both visitors and locals alike…… Come and join us!

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requirements. Clients benefit from free expert and impartial advice, assuring that only the best possible options are individually tailored for each event.

Kerry is reputable for enthusing delegates and surpassing their expectations.

We welcome the opportunity to help create a memorable experience for you and your delegates. www.kerryconventionbureau.com Please visit www.gokerry.ie for the 2015 Calendar of Events

Above: Horse Racing, Beal Bán ©Mossy Donegan

Below: Puck Fair, Killorglin©

TAKE A FISHING TRIP Kerry’s many harbours are home to experienced and passionate boat skippers, who can organise a memorable day on the water

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Below: Listowel Writers’ Week ©Anne McNamee

The authors are grateful for the support of the contributors involved in the creation of this brochure. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and provide useful information, All Kerry Tourism Marketing Ltd. / GoKerry, Kerry County Council / Destination Kerry Tourism Forum and the other partners do not accept any legal responsibility regarding the accuracy or the subject matter provided. Neither do they

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accept responsibility for any loss, damage or disappointment arising from this information directly or indirectly. You are advised to consult local websites in the county for more detailed local information.

Experience the wonderous landscape and magnificent beaches on horseback

GETTING HERE! Traveling to the Kingdom has never been easier. With a modern road network in place, Kerry is easily accessible by car, train, bus or air service.

KERRY AIRPORT Centrally located within the county between Tralee and Killarney, you can fly directly into Kerry International Airport from airports at Stansted or Luton (England), Alicante (Spain), Frankfurt-Hahn (Germany) or Faro (Portugal). Visitors to Kerry from locations as far as Asia, Australia and the USA can also fly to Kerry via Dublin.

From other international locations, Kerry can be reached in 1 hour to the gateway airports of Shannon & Cork or Dublin Airport (3 hours).

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