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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. Limited Kerry ...... A County of Outstanding Natural Beauty

County Kerry is a world class, unmissable Our landscape has created natural walks destination in the South West of , where great adventure is guaranteed. If with a dramatic, unique, rugged and wild you play golf, Kerry is the place to visit landscape. with wonderful, challenging links courses. Kerry is also located on the Wild Atlantic Above: , Beaufort ©Michael Diggin Below: Gallarus Oratory, West Kerry ©Mossy Our county has the most iconic scenery, Way, the world’s longest coastal touring including the world-renowned Lakes of route. Ride the Atlantic’s currents and , the awe-inspiring landscapes of enjoy an exhilarating boat trip in the fresh, the Beara, Iveragh and Peninsulas salty air before you join the locals for a and the sandy beaches of North Kerry. meal of freshly caught fish and share your Kerry people are renowned for their memories of a wonderful day. Above: Golf Club © Steve Carr Below: Puffin on Skellig Micheal ©[email protected] hospitality with a warm, genuine welcome. We love to talk and want to tell our stories Come and visit because everyone and we want to hear yours. deserves some Kerry time!

We can also boast a treasure trove Tuohy of historic and pre-historic sites and Chairman, monuments, including the UNESCO Destination Kerry Tourism Forum World Heritage Site of . Below: ©Terry MacSweeney 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. Front cover main picture: Monastery and Beehive on Skellig Michael with Little

Skellig in the background ©Failte Ireland

Front footer pictures L-R: , Killarney ©Killarney Chamber

Virgin Rock, Ballybunion ©Terry MacSweeney

Fenit Lighthouse ©Kirk Kelly

Conor Pass, ©John Hooton

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta nORTH Kerry ...... the jewel in the Kingdom’s crown where the Shannon meets the sea

North Kerry becomes your gateway THINGS TO SEE & DO to travel north or south along the Wild Just some of the wonderful , ©Martin O’Grady Atlantic Way. Starting at where activities the region has to Above: the ferries from Clare bring you directly offer: into the Kingdom, you are guided by • The from Tarbert the stunning seaside resorts, inland to tranquil towns and magical sleepy • The Tarbert Bridewell & Jail villages through the North of the • Carrigafoyle Castle & Lislaghton Kingdom which never fails to impress. Abbey Above: Ballybunion Cliff Walk ©John Griffin Below: Cathedral ©John Griffin • Beale Strand At its best is the literary, market town • Ballybunion Castle, beaches and of Listowel and the seaside resorts of cliff walks Ballybunion and with their • Ballybunion Golf Course “champagne air”, long Blue Flag Beaches, • Listowel Castle, unique sea stacks, championship golf St. John’s Theatre links and seaside amenities. Discover the & Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum famous and hidden pearls of North Kerry • Listowel Writers’ Week and plan to spend several days taking in • Rattoo Round Tower Above: Two Churches Listowel © Below: Carrigafoyle Castle ©John Griffin our seaside air, restaurants and activities. • Ardfert Abbey

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

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta EAST KERRY ...... , & Duhallow

……… is the of Kerry’s musical THINGS TO SEE & DO culture - a region of music, folklore and Just some of the wonderful song. From the sweep of the Stack activities the region has to offer: and • Visit the subterranean of the northern region to the dignified, wonderland of stalagmites & Above: ©Martin O’Grady Below: Falconry ©Crag Cave noble and beautiful twin mountains of The stalactites at Crag Cave Paps in the south, this rural landscape is • Shop ‘til you drop in Kerry’s steeped in rolling hills, farming valleys, Fashion Capital – Castleisland thick forests, bubbling brooks and rivers, • Take a tour of the Sliabh Luachra charming villages and market towns. It Cultural Trail & experience is a wonderful location for nature lovers traditional Sliabh Luachra Music with

Above: 'The Butter Road', Cordal ©David Elton Below: Crag Cave, Castleisland © where fishing, walking, cycling and Ceoltóirí Sliabh Luachra at Bruach photography can be enjoyed amidst the na Carraige heather clad mountains and rushing • Have a family day out at Crazy Cave streams. – a haven for children of all ages • Take a Cookery Class in To drive or cycle through this idyllic haven • Kingdom Falconry – get up close & is a step back in time – combining the personal with majestic past together with modern living. Sliabh & awe inspiring birds of prey Luachra - the “Rushy Mountain” is not • Go cycling through the wonderful Below: Maurice O’Keeffe plays at the sculpture of the Famous Padraig O’ Caoimh ©Don MacMonagle a clearly defined geographical area but rural country side of Sliabh Luachra rather a place known for its treasures of and Duhallow or take on the poetry, music, song and dance. It has its Blackwater Valley Cycle Route own brand of traditional Irish Music. Many • Knocknagoshel Halloween Festival of the great musicians who had lived here • Sliabh Luachra Rambling Houses & have gone to rest but they have left a rich Traditional Music Festivals and beautiful tradition in this region. • Enjoy the wooded and forest walks of & Lyreacrompane

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

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta WEST KERRY ...... THE Dingle Peninsula The Dingle Peninsula or Corca Dhuibhne stretches 48 kilometres into the 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 Things to See & Do , Ireland’s second highest Just some of the wonderful Above: village ©Michael Flaherty mountain. The famed activities the region has to Below: Fungie in Dingle Harbour ©dingledolphin.com lie to the west of the peninsula, much of offer: which is ringed by the Wild Atlantic Way • Swim with everyone’s favourite driving route. The Dingle Peninsula “the dolphin, Fungie! most beautiful place on earth” according • Take a walk on the beautiful to National Geographic Traveller beaches Magazine was voted among the top 100 • Tour Above: On the Blaskets ©John Hooton Below: Fishing Boats in Dingle ©Mossy Donegan destinations in the world by TripAdvisor. • Climb Mount Brandon • Take a boat to the Blasket Islands An Fharraige Mhór a dhear agus a • Go on a Fishing trip dhealbhaigh Corca Dhuibhne anseo • Take a tour of the local ar imeall iarthair na hEorpa. Síneann archaeological and ancient sites leithinis iontach Chorca Dhuibhne siar ó • Go surfing or windsurfing in the bhaile Thrá Lí, príomhbhaile an chontae agus ó shráid Chaisleán na Mainge go • Play links golf dtí Ceann Sléibhe, agus ar a aghaidh • Go pony trekking Below: Inch Beach ©Michael Diggin sin amach oileánrach an Bhlascaoid. Ar an trá theas tosnaíonn an Ghaeltacht idir Abhainn na Scáil agus Lios Póil. Ar an www.dingle-peninsula.ie taobh ó thuaidh tá teora lámh le Bréanainn agus An Clochán na féile agus na fáilte. See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of Is é baile beosach gnóthach many of West Kerry’s experiences Uí Chúis príomh láthair dhaonra na – Map numbers 13 to 21 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.

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Mid Kerry ...... The heart of Kerry

This is the heart of Kerry – where two stunning peninsulas – the Iveragh () and Dingle Peninsula connect. This is the home of magnificent • Climb Corrán Tuathail, the mountain ranges – The McGillycuddy McGillycuddy Reeks, Seefin Reeks and . Mountain & • Take in the Hidden Valley Trails Above: Gap of Dunloe from Strickeen, McGillycuddy Reeks ©Terry MacSweeney This is the home of Kerry’s highlands, – Black, Bridia and Behy Valleys hidden valleys, secret lakes,vibrant & explore the stunning mountain gushing rivers that lead to the bay, Blue passes of Bealach Beama & Flag beaches with superb sand dunes, Bealach Oisín designated special areas of conservation • Take a jaunting car up the Gap of with fascinating wildlife, flora and fauna, Dunloe or take a stroll to Above: Dooks Beach ©Martin O’Grady Below: Dooks Golf Links ©Dooks Golf Club and rural farmlands with the hills leading Lake, Inch Beach, Keel Uphill to the glorious waters of Castlemaine Downhill Loop or along the Dingle Harbour and where fishing and Kerry Ways boats ply their trade • Experience Ireland long ago at The Kerry Bog Village or visit The Things to See & Do Pauline Bewick Gallery Just some of the wonderful • Gallop to the sound of the waves at activities the region has to offer: Rossbeigh Beach • Visit some of Ireland’s best • Ssssshhhhh!, visit – Above: Paddler on the Laune, ©Terry MacSweeney Below: Post to Post at Rossbeigh Beach ©Killarney Riding Stables traditional Fairs – Puck & Glencar named one of Lonely Planet’s top 50 Cattle Fair Secret Places • Go fishing - Laune River Angling, • Take a swing with a choice of links , Rossbeigh & Inch and parkland golf courses • Meet the locals at the Farmer’s Markets & enjoy the foodie trails See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of of Mid Kerry many of Mid Kerry’s experiences – Map numbers 21 to 27 taking in 40 too

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta SOUTH KERRY ....The Ring of Kerry, & 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 Things to See & Do and Kenmare, mountains ranges including Just some of the wonderful the McGillycuddy Reeks, activities the region has to offer: and The Paps. South Kerry is mystical, • The and variety of Above: & harbour ©Michael Diggin magical and boasts the Kingdom’s looped, linear & beach walking trails iconic brand – the Ring of Kerry…… • Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve and local cultural & music This is a place of majestic reeks, festivals highlands, awesome mountain passes, • The Great Outdoors! cycling, hidden valleys, subtropical gardens, walking, horse riding, marine

Above: Harbour ©Kevin Dwyer Below: Cahergal Ring Fort ©[email protected] traditional bog and peat lands, island activities treasures, golden beaches, sparkling • Archaeological Sites lakes, secret coves, and incredible • Kenmare, Sheen Valley Heritage coastlines. There are such vast Area, The Healy Pass & Beara contrasts in all aspects – the scenery, Peninsula the weather, the villages and towns. • Skellig Michael – UNESCO World Heritage Site Tá Uíbh Ráthach timpeall ar • Cahergal, Leacanabuile, Mhór Chuaird Chiarraí – Baile an Sceilg Lohar & Staigue Forts Above: Kenmare ©dennisondesigns.ie Below: Sheen Valley Heritage Area Walks, Beara ©Steve O'Sullivan agus Bá Naomh Fhionáin ar an gcósta • Skellig Ring Route - scenic drive agus Máistir Gaoithe fan an ghleanna cois and cycling route Abhainn na hUíne. Tá radharcra aoibhinn • , & sléibhe agus farraige chomh breá agus Waterville atá in Éirinn anseo, le radharcanna • Daniel O’Connell - Derrynane iontacha ar Sceilg Mhichíl agus Oileán na House, National Park, Gardens and gCánóg. 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

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Map No Mountain (Mtn.) Walks Map No Mountain (Mtn.) Walks 4) Knockanore Mountain (2-10km walks) 11) Stacks4) Knockanore Mtns. (2 to Mountain 20km walks) (2-10km walks) 12)11) MullaghareirkStacks Mtns. Mountains (2 to 20km ((2 walks)to 20km walks) 14) 12)Slieve Mullaghareirk Mish Mtns. (2 Mountains-40km) ((2 to 20km walks) 17) 14)BrandonSlieve Range Mish Mtns.Mtns. (2(2-- 4040km)km) 17) 17)Mt. BrandonBrandon 952mRange (8-15km) Mtns. (2- 40km) 24) 17)MangertonMt. Brandon (10km) 952m and Torc(8-15km) Mtn. (8km) 25) 24)McGillycuddyMangerton Reeks (10km) Mt nands. (5 Torc to 30km) Mtn. (8km) 25) 25)CarrauMacGillycuddy’sntoohil Mtn. 1,039m Reeks M (14km)tns. (5 to 30km) 25)25) Tomies, Purple & Shehy Mtn. Mountains1,039m (14km) (5 to 20km) 28) 25)Coomasaharn Tomies, Purple Loop &(12 Shehy-30km) Mountains (5 to 20km) - 28) Coomasaharn Loop (12-30km) 30) Mtn. (8-14km) 44)30) CahaKnocknadobar Mtns. (5-20kms) Mtn. (8-14km) The Capital Town! 44) Caha Mtns. (5-20kms)

Tralee, the capital town of Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks , sits in the ideal Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks 1) Tarbert Woodland location, in the of the 11) to 44)44 Wild Atlantic Way Scenic Drive - either direction 18)18 Visit Gallarus Oratory and Pier 31)31 4) Visit1)Shannon GeokaunTarbert W Mountainay Woodland and Lahardane & Valentia walks Lighthouse 11)1) Tarbert to 44) Lighthouse,Wild Atlantic Woodland, Way Scenic Bridewell Drive - either and Jail direction 19)19 18) Blasket Visit Heritage Gallarus CentreOratory and and boat Dunquin to 19) Pier Blasket Islands 31)31 31) Walk Visit the Bray Head Mountain loop to the& Valentia Culoo cliffs Lighthouse Slieve Mish mountains and Map No Mountain (Mtn.) Walks 4) 4)BallybunionShannon Cliff Way and andBeach Lahardane walks walks 2 1) Tarbert Lighthouse, Woodland, Bridewell and Jail 20 19) Blasket Heritage Centre and boat to 19) Blasket Islands 31 31) Walk the Bray Head loop to the Culoo cliffs 2) Carrigafoyle Castle and Lislaghton Abbey 20) Take a boat to see Fungi the famous Dingle Dolphin 31) Visit4) theBallybunion 385m year old Cliff and Beach footprints walks 33)2) Beale Carrigafoyle Strand and Castle Bromore and Cliffs,Lislaght Ringon Abbey& Stone Forts 21)21 20) EnjoyTake great a boat walks to aroundsee Fungi Annascaul the famous & Inch Dingle Beach Dolphin 32)32 4)31) Boat BallybunionVisit trip the to Skellig385m Castle yearIslands Green old UNESCO Tetrapod and Heritage World footprints Heritage Trail Site . Today the town is a 4) Knockanore Mountain (2-10km walks) 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail 33)3) Cliffs Beale of Dooneen Strand and and Bromore local cycle Cliffs, loops Ring & Stone Forts 22)22 21) Visit Enjoy Killorglin great and walks 26) around Cromane Annascaul Peninsula & Inch Beach 33)33 5)32) BoatListowel trip and Ltooop SkelligCoomanaspic and IslandsHeritage UNESCOMtn. Walks Pass World scenic Heritage view Site 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks busy epicentre in the County and serves both visitors 44)3) Lahardane 11)CliffsStacks of andDooneen Mtns.Shannon (2and to Way local 20km Walks cycle walks) loops Map22) 22No 22) to 40) Visit to Killorglin 24) Mountain Ring andof (Mtn.)Kerry 26) CromaneScenic Walks Drive, Peninsula start anywhere 34)34 11) 33) Ballinskelligs PortmageeGlanageenty Beach, and Woods Coomanaspic Castle - Lenihans & Bolus Mtn. HeadLoop Pass loop- Lyracrumpane scenic walk view and locals alike with its broad range of all weather visitor 44)4) Ballybunion 12)Lahardane Mullaghareirk Beaches, and Shannon Castle Mountains WayGreen, Walks ((2 Heritage to 20km Trail walks) 24)24 22)Killarney to 40) Town, to 24) NationalRing of Kerry Park Scenicand Lakes Drive, start anywhere3535)10)34) Waterville 11)BallinskelligsTraleeGl Leeandanageenty ValleyCoomakista Beach, Loop Woods Castle Mtn. -& Lenihans BolusPass view Head Loop point loop - Lyracrumpane walk 44)4) Ballybunion Ballybunion cliffs Beaches, walk, tide Castle pools Green, & sea Heritageweed baths Trail 24)244)24) KnockanoreMuckrossKillarney House, MountainTown, Torc National Waterfall(2-10km Park walksand and Torc Lakes) Mtn. 3636)35 Derrynane) Waterville Beach, and HouseCoomakista & National Mtn. PassPark view point 14) Slieve Mish Mtns. (2-40km) 10)10) Tralee WoodsLee Valley Loop Loop Walks attractions, unique shopping and magnificent town park 55) 4)Listowel Ballybunion Heritage cliffs Town, walk, St. Johnstide pools Castle & & sea Literary weed Centre baths 11)24)24 24)StacksWalkMuckross the Mtns. Kerry (2House, Way to 20km from Torc walks) KillarneyWaterfall and Torc Mtn. 37)37 36 St)aigue Derrynane and 36) Beach, Loher HouseAncient & StoneNational forts Park 17) Brandon Range Mtns. (2- 40km) 10-14)10) Tonevane Ballyseedy Loop Woods Walks Loop Walks 66)5) Rattoo Listowel Round Heritage Tower, Town, Ballyduff St. Johns Castle & Literary Centre2424 -40)24)40 LadiesWalk Viewthe Kerry and MollsWay from Gap KillarneyScenic Views 3838)37) Enjoy Staigue the picture and 36) perfect Loher SneemAncient village Stone forts featuring the Rose of Tralee sculpture and Rose Wall. 17) Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) 12) Mullaghareirk Mountains ((2 to 20km walks) 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks 77) 6)Walk, Rattoo Cycle Round or Drive Tower, Kerry Ballyduff Head 4242 )24Paps-40) Mtns.Ladies & View historic and CityMolls of Gap Shrone Scenic in Sliabh Views Lu achra 39)39 12)38 Be)alach EnjoySource Beama the of picturethe Scenic Blackwater, perfect Drive andSneem Duhallow Mullaghanattin village Mtn. Above: Rose of Tralee Festival Parade ©Dominick Walsh 14) Slieve Mish Mtns. (2-40km) 12) Source of the Blackwater, Duhallow 88) 7)Ballyheigue24)Walk,Mangerton Cycle and or Banna Drive (10km) beach Kerry and Head Torc Mtn. (8km) 2525 )42 Cycle) Paps the Mtns. Gap of & Dunloehistoric & City boat of tripShrone on the in Sliabh lakes Luachra 4141)13)39) Kenmare BeKeelalach Uphill Heritage Beama Downhill Town, Scenic Loop watersports Drive Walk and Mullaghanattin & great walks Mtn. 17) Brandon Range Mtns. (2- 40km) 99)8) Fenit 25)Ballyheigue BlueMcGillycuddy Flag beach,and Banna PierReeks beachand Mt Lighthousens. (5 to 30km) 25)25 25 Explore) Cycle McGillycuddy the Gap of Dunloe Reeks &Mountains boat trip &on Valleys the lakes 4343)1441Don’t-15))13) Kenmare Glanteenassigmiss Keel the HeritageUphill Bonane Downhill Woods Town, Heritage Loop watersportsLoop Park, Walks Walk walks & greatand cycles walks Take time to wander around the town to discover 4 4)9)9 9)18)18 24)26)3524 Fenit26 Blue35) Try Flag some beach, of the Pier world’s and Lighthouse best Golf Courses 17)25)25 25) MClit. mbExplore Brandon McGillycuddy 952m highest (8-15km) Mtn. Reeks Corrán Mountains Tuathail & 1,039m Valleys 4444)43) Don’t miss the Bonane Heritage Park, walks and cycles 25) Carrauntoohil Mtn. 1,039m (14km) 18)Walk14 Siuloid the-15) Caha Glanteenassig Na Cille,Mountains Dun ChaoinWoods, drive theLoop Healy Walks Pass & 10)10 4)9) Visit18) Tralee24)26)35’s attractions) Try some and of theBlennerville world’s best Windmill Golf Courses24) 37)37 25) MangertonBealach Climb Oisín Irelands (10km) & 39) highest and Bealach Torc Mtn. BeamaMtn. Corrán (8km) Scenic Tuathail Drives 1,039m 44explore) Walk the the Beara Caha Peninsula Mountains , drive the Healy Pass & delightful cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Tralee 25) Tomies, Purple & (5 to 20km) 18)18) Blasket Siuloid Islands Na Cille,Loop DunWalk Chaoin 10)10 10) Walk Visit the Tralee North’s Kerry attractions and Dingle and Way from Tralee Windmill 27)37 37), Bealach RossbeighOisín & 39) Beach Bealach & Horse Beama Riding Scenic Drives explore the 28) Coomasaharn Loop (12-30km) 25) McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns. (5 to 30km) 45)45 Bealach18) BlasketOisín Scenic Islands Drive Loop Walk 12 21) Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop is recognised by many as the best place to be located 12)10) Shop Walk in Kerry’s the North fashion Kerry town, and DingleCastleisland Way from Tralee 28)28 27) to 36)Glenbeigh, Star gazing Rossbeigh in the Kerry Beach Dark & Horse Sky Reserve Riding 45) Bealach Oisín Scenic Drive 30) Knocknadobar Mtn. (8-14km) 25) Carrauntoohil Mtn. 1,039m (14km) - Visit the21) Pilgrim Annascaul paths Loop & Holy Walks Well – sites Brackloon around Loop Kerry for exploring the whole of Kerry with its easy access to 12)12 12) Visit Shop the wonderfulin Kerry’s fashion Crag Cave town, Castleisland 29)29 28) Mountain to 36) StarStage gazing viewpoint in the and Kerry Kells Dark Bay Sky Reserve - Attend24) - Visit Killarney an the Irish Pilgrim GaelicNational paths Football Park & Holy Loop or WellHurling Walks sites match around Kerry 12)12 12) & 42) 44)42Visit Sliabh Cahathe wonderfulLuachra Mtns. (5 Cultural-20kms) Crag Cave Trail 25)30)30 29) Tomies,to 34 Mountain) Skellig Purple RingStage & ShehyScenic viewpoint MountainsDrive and Kells (5 to Bay 20km) 24) Loop Walks - Catch24)- Attend Muckrossa traditional an Irish Lake, Gaelicmusic Torc sessionFootball Waterfall from or and Thur Tomies to match Sat Woodsnights Loops fabulous beaches, mountain walks and is central to all 14)14 12)& 1515 &) Enjoy, 42) Sliabh walk Luachra & surf 40km Cultural of sandy Trail beaches in the 28)30)30 30)CoomasaharnCahersiveen to 34) Skellig - BallycarberyLoo Ringp (12 Scenic-30km) Castle Drive 24) , and Tomies Woods Loops - Visit25)- Catch and Cronins tastea traditional Yardsome & local Lisliebane music organic session Loop food from Walks, Thur Beaufort to Sat nights Brandon14) & Bay15) &Enjoy, Tralee walk Bay & region surf 40km of sandy beaches in the 30)30)30 30) KnocknadobarCooscromeCahersiveen & Coonanna Mtn. - Ballycarbery (8-14km) Secret Castle Harbours 25) Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort of Kerry’s magnificent golf courses. In this regard it has - Go25- horseVisit-28) Lickeenand racing, taste Woods,greyhound some local Blackstone racing, organic coursing, Br food & Lough pony Acoose racing Loops, Glencar 17)17 MapBrandon Climb No. Mt. Bay Brandon & TraleeTrails, and Bay Loop visit region sSás and Creek Family Walks 44)30)30 30)Cahergal Caha Cooscrome Mtn ands. (5 Leacanabuaile-20kms) & Coonanna StoneSecret Forts Harbours 30)- Go25 Beenteehorse-28) Lickeenracing, Mtn. greyhound LoopWoods, Walk, Blackstone racing, coursing, Br & Lough pony Acoose racing Loops, Glencar a wide range of accommodation on offer from top class 16)16 17) Drive Climb the ConorMt. Brandon Pass to and Dingle visit and Sás SleaCreek Head 31)31 30)ValentiaCahergal Island and by Leacanabuaile ferry & uninhabited Stone FortsBeginish Island 16) Drive the to Dingle and Slea Head 31) Valentia Island by ferry & uninhabited 30)30) Caharn Beentee Letter Mtn. and LaharnLoop Walk, Bog LoopCahersiveen Walks, Cahersiveen hotels offering magnificent spa facilities to apartments 1) Tarbert Woodland 30) Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen Map No 4) Shannon Mountain Way (Mtn.) and L ahardaneWalks walks Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks 31) Bray Head Loop Walk , Valentia Island catering for the family group. 31)31) Geokaun Bray Mtn.Head LoopLoop WalksWalk , Valentia Island 4) Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks 31) Geokaun Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia Island 44) Knockanore Mountain (2-10km walks) 1)1 Tarbert Woodland 3434) Bolus Head Loop Walk 4) Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 11)11 Stacks Mtns. (2 to 20km walks) 4)4 Shannon Way and Lahardane walks 34)34 Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs Things to See & Do 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 12)12 Mullaghareirk Mountains ((2 to 20km walks) 4)4 Ballybunion Cliff and Beach walks 35)35 Waterville Heritage Trail 11) Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane 35) Waterville Heritage Trail Just some of the wonderful activities 14)14 Slieve Mish Mtns. (2-40km) 4)4 Ballybunion Castle Green and Heritage Trail 36)36 Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 10) Tralee Lee Valley Loop 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 17)17 Brandon Range Mtns. (2- 40km) 5)5 Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 38)38 Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh the region has to offer: 10) Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 17)17 Mt. Brandon 952m (8-15km) 11)11 Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane 40)40 Black Valley Loop Walk • Visit the local magnificent beaches 10-14) Tonevane Loop Walks 40) Black valley Loop Walk 24)24 Mangerton (10km) and Torc Mtn. (8km) 10)10 Tralee Lee Valley Loop 41)41 Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks Above: Fenit Lighthouse ©Kirk Kelly Below: Tralee Aquadome © 12) Source of the Blackwater, Duhallow 41) Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks • Step back in time at 25)25 McGillycuddy Reeks Mtns. (5 to 30km) 10)10 Ballyseedy Woods Loop Walks 43)43 Bonane Heritage Loop Walks and Cycling Trails 13) Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk 43) Bonane Heritage Loop Walks Loop and Cycling Trails • Take in the splendour of Tralee Town Park and 25)25 Carrau14-15)ntoohil Glanteenassig Mtn. 1,039m Woods (14km) Loop Walks 1010 -14)14 Tonevane Loop Walks 25)25 Tomies,18) Siuloid Purple Na & Cille, Shehy Dun Mountains Chaoin (5 to 20km) 12)12 Source of the Blackwater, Duhallow Rose Garden Map No. National Walking Trails 28)28 Coomasaharn18) Blasket IslandsLoop (12 Loop-30km) Walk 13)13 Keel Uphill Downhill Loop Walk Map No. National Walking Trails • Play Golf at the Arnold Palmer designed Golf Club 30)30 Knocknadobar Mtn. (8-14km) 1414 -15)15 Glanteenassig Woods Loop Walks 21) Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 7-10) (75km) 44)44 Caha Mtns. (5-20kms) 18)18 Siuloid Na Cille, Dun Chaoin 7-10)7 10 North Kerry Way (75km) • Have a splashing time at the Aqua Dome 24) Killarney National Park Loop Walks 10-20) (175km) 18)18 Blasket Islands Loop Walk 10 -20)20 Dingle Way (175km) • Go shopping in Kerry’s retail capital 24) Muckross Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies Woods Loops 24-41) Kerry Way (214km) 25) Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort 21)21 Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 24 -41)41 Kerry Way (214km) Map No. Trails, Loops and Family Walks 24-42) Duhallow Way (60km) • Learn about nature at Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre 24)24 Killarney National Park Loop Walks 24 -42)42 Duhallow Way (60km) 25-28) Lickeen Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough Acoose Loops, Glencar 42+) E8 European Walk (600km) 24)24 Muckross Lake, Torc Waterfall and Tomies Woods Loops 42 • Visit Siamsa Tíre,The National Folk Theatre of Ireland 1) Tarbert30) BeenteeWoodland Mtn. Loop Walk, Cahersiveen E8 European Walk - to (600km) 25)25 Cronins Yard & Lisliebane Loop Walks, Beaufort and onwards to Istanbul (4700km) • Enjoy a night of Greyhound racing 4) Shannon30) Caharn Way andLetter Lahardane and Laharn walks Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 2525 -28)28 Lickeen Woods, Blackstone Br & Lough Acoose Loops, Glencar 4) Ballybunion31) Bray CliffHead and Loop Beach Walk walks , Valentia Island • Take the kids for a day of fun at the Playdium 30)30 Beentee Mtn. Loop Walk, Cahersiveen 4) Ballybunion31) Geokaun Castle Mtn. Green Loop and Walks Heritage, Valentia Trail Island 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 30)30 Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen 5) Listowel Loop and Heritage Walks 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 31)31 Bray Head Loop Walk , Valentia Island www.tralee.ie 11) Glanageenty Woods - Lenihans Loop - Lyracrumpane 31)31 Geokaun Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia Island 10) Tralee35) Lee Waterville Valley Loop Heritage Trail See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 10) Ballyseedy36) Derrynane Woods NationalLoop Walks Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail Destination Kerry Tourism Forum 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs Tralee’s experiences – Map numbers 08 to 10 Destination Kerry Tourism Forum 10-14) Tonevane38) Sneem Loop Loop Walks Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta35) Waterville Heritage Trail 12) Source40) Blackof the V Blackwater,alley Loop Walk Duhallow 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 13) Keel41) Uphill Rossacroo Downhill Forest Loop Loop Walk Walks 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 14-15) Glanteenassig43) Bonane Heritage Woods LoopLoop WalksWalks and Cycling Trails 40) Black Valley Loop Walk 18) Siuloid Na Cille, Dun Chaoin 41) Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks 18) Blasket Islands Loop Walk Map No. National Walking Trails 43) Bonane Heritage Loop Walks and Cycling Trails 21) Annascaul Loop Walks – Brackloon Loop 24)7-10) Killarney North National Kerry WayPark (75km)Loop Walks 24)10 Muckross-20) Dingle Lake, Way Torc (175km) Waterfall and Tomies Woods LoopsMap No. National Walking Trails 25)24 Cronins-41) Kerry Yard Way & Lisliebane (214km) Loop Walks, Beaufort 25-28)24- 42)Lickeen Duhallow Woods, Way Blackstone (60km) Br & Lough Acoose Loops,7-10) Glencar North Kerry Way (75km) 30)42+) Beentee E8 European Mtn. Loop Walk Walk, (600km) Cahersiveen 10-20) Dingle Way (175km) 30) Caharn Letter and Laharn Bog Loop Walks, Cahersiveen24-41) Kerry Way (214km) 31) Bray Head Loop Walk , Valentia Island 24-42) Duhallow Way (60km) 31) Geokaun Mtn. Loop Walks, Valentia Island 42+) E8 European Walk (600km) 34) Bolus Head Loop Walk 34) Emlagh Loop Walk, Ballinskelligs 35) Waterville Heritage Trail 36) Derrynane National Park, Mass Path & Fairy Trail 38) Sneem Loop Walks – Fermoyle and Lomanagh 40) Black Valley Loop Walk 41) Rossacroo Forest Loop Walks 43) Bonane Heritage Loop Walks and Cycling Trails

Map No. National Walking Trails

7-10) North Kerry Way (75km) 10-20) Dingle Way (175km) 24-41) Kerry Way (214km) 24-42) Duhallow Way (60km) 42+) E8 European Walk (600km) 20) An Díseart 24) , Gardens and Traditional Farm Map No. Scenic Drives and Cycles 28) Kerry Bog Village 30) The Old Barracks, Cahersiveen Map No. Scenic Drives and Cycles 1 – 44) The Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry (450km) 31) Valentia Island Heritage Centre 7) Kerry Head 31) Skellig Experience Centre MapMap No. No. CyclesCycles (1 hr(1 hrto toseven seven days) days) Map1 – 44) No The. Wild Atlantic WayScenic in DrivesKerry (450km)and Cycles 20) An Díseart 12) & 42) Duhallow Trail 2035) Charlie Chaplin Museum 7) Kerry Head 24)24 Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm 1-4-5-1) Tarbert, Ballybunion, Listowel Loop (60km) 14) Short Mountain Tralee 36) - Home of Daniel O Connell 1-4-5-1)4 5 1 Tarbert, Ballybunion, Listowel Loop (60km) 11 – 4444) The Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry (450km) 16)12) The& 42) Conor Duhallow Pass Trail 28)28 Kerry Bog Village 4-3-2-4)4 2 4Ballybunion, Beale, Loop (25km) 37) Teach Bhríde Heritage Centre, Glenmore 4-3-2-4) Ballybunion, Beale, Asdee Loop (25km) 77) Kerry Head 17)14) SrónShort Bhroin Mountain Viewing Tralee Point 30)30 The Old Barracks, Cahersiveen 7 - 710)10 Kerry Head and Tralee Loop (70km) 41) Kenmare Heritage Centre 7 - 10) Kerry Head and Tralee Loop (70km) 1212) & 42)42 Duhallow Trail 18)16) SleaThe ConorHead DrivePass 31)31 Valentia Island Heritage Centre 14 –14 18)18 Dingle Peninsula Loop (110km) 41) Kenmare Lace Museum 14 – 18) Dingle Peninsula Loop (110km) 1414) Short Mountain Tralee 2217) to Srón 40 toBhroin 24) Ring Viewing of Kerry Point Scenic Drive 31)31 Skellig Experience Centre 18)18 Slea Head Loop (40km) 41) Motor Museum 18) Slea Head Loop (40km) 1616) The Conor Pass 24)18) Aghadoe,Slea Head KillarneyDrive 35)35 Charlie Chaplin Museum 24)24)24 Killarney Killarney National National Park Park (5-40km) (5-40km) 43) Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm 1717) Srón Bhroin Viewing Point 36 2422-40) to 40 Ladies to 24) View Ring and of Kerry Molls Scenic Gap Drive 36) Derrynane House - Home of Daniel O Connell 24 -242440--25)4040-25) 25 Gap Gap of ofDunloe, Dunloe, Black Black Valley Valley Loop Loop (60km) (60km) 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 1818) Slea Head Drive 37 25),24) Aghadoe,39) & 40) KillarneyRing of the Reeks 37) Teach Bhríde Heritage Centre, Glenmore 25 -252539--393940)-40) 40 Ring Ring of ofthe the Reeks Reeks Cycle Cycle Loop Loop (85km) (85km) 2222 to 40 to 24)24 Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive 41)41 Kenmare Heritage Centre 25),24-40) 40), Ladies 24) Black View Valley and Molls Gap 2-235 2--3540--404024-)2424 Ring) Ring of ofKerry Kerry Cycle(200km) Cycle(200km) 2424) Aghadoe, Killarney 41)41 Kenmare Lace Museum 3025), – 39)34) &Skellig 40) Ring Ring of Drive the Reeks Map No. Beaches & Watersports – Blue Flag (BF) 30 30– 34 – )3434 Skellig) Skellig Ring Ring Loop Loop (100km) (100km) 30 2424-40)40 and Molls Gap 41)41 Kilgarvan Motor Museum 35)25), Coomakista40), 24) Black Mtn. Valley Pass view point 24 24–24 41 – )4141 Killarney,) Killarney, Kilgarvan, Kilgarvan, Kenmare Kenmare Loop Loop (75km) (75km) 2525), 39)39 & 40)40 Ring of the Reeks 43)43 Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm 39)30 – Bealach 34) Skellig Beama Ring Pass Drive 3) Beale Strand and Beach 44)44)44 Beara Beara Peninsula Peninsula Cycle Cycle Loop Loop (200km) (200km) 2525), 40),40 24)24 Black Valley 43)43 Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 42)35) toCoomakista 43) Borlin Mtn. Valley Pass view point 4) Ballybunion North and South (BF) - Men's and Ladies' Beaches, Long & Nun's Strand 3030 – 34)34 Skellig Ring Drive 4339)) Bealach Priests Leap Beama Drive Pass 8) Ballyheigue (BF) and 9) Banna (BF) 3535) Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 4442)) Healyto 43) andBorlin Caha Valley Pass 9) Fenit (BF) 3939) Bealach Beama Pass Map No. Beaches & Watersports – Blue Flag (BF) 45)43) Bealach Priests Leap Oisín Drive Pass 14) , Killeltin, Derrymore - Tralee Bay 424442)) Healy to 43)43 and Borlin Caha Valley Pass 15) Fermoyle, Maherabeg (BF) - Brandon Bay 33) Beale Strand and Beach 4345)43) Bealach Priests Oisín Leap PassDrive 18) Beaches 4) Ballybunion North and South (BF) - Men's and Ladies' Beaches, Long & Nun's Strand 4444) Healy and Caha Pass 18)4 Ferriters Cove, Clogher & Coomeenole 4545) Bealach Oisín Pass 8)8 Ballyheigue (BF) and 9) Banna (BF) MapMap No No Parks, Parks, Woods Woods & Gardens& Gardens Map No. Archaeology & Historical Sites 20) (BF) 9)9 Fenit (BF) 21) Inch (BF) 14)14 Castlegregory, Killeltin, Derrymore - Tralee Bay 1)1)1 Tarbert Tarbert Woodland Woodland Map3) No Bromore. Cliffs Archaeology and Stone & FortsHistorical Sites 24) Dundag on the Killarney Lakes 15) Fermoyle, Maherabeg (BF) - Brandon Bay 11)1111) Glenageety Glenageety Woods Woods 4) Pookeenee Castle, Nine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 27) Rossbeigh 3 18)18 Ballyferriter Beaches 10)1010) Tralee Tralee Town Town Park Park & Garden& Garden of ofthe the Senses Senses Map6)3) No RatooBromore. Round Cliffs Archaeology Tower and Stone & Forts Historical Sites 29) Kells (BF) 4 18)18 Ferriters Cove, Clogher & Coomeenole 10)1010) Tralee Tralee Town Town Park Park Rose Rose Garden Garden 10)4) ArdfertPookeenee Abbey Castle and, CathedralNine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 30) White Strand (BF) 63) Bromore Cliffs and Stone Forts 20)20 Ventry (BF) 10)1010) Ballyseedy Ballyseedy Woods Woods 10)6) BlennervilleRatoo Round Windm Towerill 31) Glanleam & Beginish Island 104) Pookeenee Castle, Nine Daughters Hole & Nuns Strand 21)21 Inch (BF) 16)1616)GlaGlanteenassignteenassig Woods Woods 18)10) GallarusArdfert Abbey Oratory and Cathedral 33) St. Finian’s Bay (surfing) 106) Ratoo Round Tower 24)24 Dundag on the Killarney Lakes 22)2222) Dhu Dhu Varren Varren Gardens Gardens 19)10)Blasket Blennerville Islands Windmill 34) Ballinskelligs (BF) 1810) Ardfert Abbey and Cathedral 27)27 Rossbeigh 24)2424) Killarney Killarney National National Park Park 20)18) DunbegGallarus FortOratory & Fahan Beehive Huts 35) Waterville 1910) Blennerville Windmill 29)29 Kells (BF) 24)2424) Muckross Muckross House House and and Gardens Gardens 2419)) MuckrossBlasket Islands House, Abbey & Killarney Cathedral 36) Derrynane (BF) 2018) Gallarus Oratory 30)30 White Strand (BF) 25)2525) Tomies Tomies Woods, Woods, Killarney Killarney 24)20) RossDunbeg Island Fort Copper & Fahan Mines Beehive and InnisfallenHuts Island 36) The White Stand, 2419) Blasket Islands 31)31 Glanleam & Beginish Island 25-28)25 -28)28 Lickeen Lickeen Woods Woods 30)24) CahergalMuckross and House, Leacanabuaile Abbey & Killarney Stone Forts Cathedral 24)2420) Ross Dunbeg Island Fort Copper & Fahan Mines Beehive and Innisfallen Huts Island 33)33 St. Finian’s Bay (surfing) 29)2929)KellsKells Bay Bay Garden Gardens s 30) The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church 3024) Muckross House, Abbey & Killarney Cathedral 34)34 Ballinskelligs (BF) 31)3131) Glanleam Glanleam Gardens, Gardens, Valentia Valentia Island Island 31)30) ValentiaCahergal Lighthouse, and Leacanabuaile Quarry &Stone Telegraph Forts Site 3024) Ross Island Copper Mines and 3535) Waterville 36)3636) Derrynane Derrynane National National Park Park 31)30) TetrapodThe Daniel Fossilised O’Connell Footprints Memorial – Church 385m years old 31 3636) Derrynane (BF) 38 31)30) Valentia Cahergal Lighthouse, and Leacanabuaile Quarry & Stone Telegraph Forts Site 38)38Kerry) Kerry Geopark Geopark (Sneem (Sneem Loops) Loops) 32) UNESCO World Heritage Site 36 3130) The Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church 36) The White Stand, Castlecove 38)3838) Sneem Sneem Sculpture Sculpture Garden Garden 3631)) Eightercua Tetrapod Fossilised Footprints – 385m years old 3231) Valentia Lighthouse, Quarry & Telegraph Site 41)4141) Rossacroo Rossacroo Millennium Millennium Forest Forest 3632)) Lothar Skellig IslandsStone Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site 3631) Tetrapod Fossilised Footprints – 385m years old Map No. Golf Courses 43)4343) Sheen Sheen Valley Valley Heritage Heritage Area, Area, Bonane Bonane 37)36) StaigueEightercua Stone Stone Fort Row 3632)) Lothar Skellig Stone Islands Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site 43)4343) Bonane Bonane Heritage Heritage Park Park 41) Kenmare Stone Circle 4) Ballybunion Links GC (36 hole) 37 4 44)44Uragh) Uragh Woods Woods – Gleninchaquin – Gleninchaquin 37)36) StaigueEightercua Stone Stone Fort Row 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 5)5 Listowel GC (9 hole) 41 44)4444) Derreen Derreen Gardens Gardens 41)36) KenmareLothar Stone Stone Fort Circle 8)8 Ballyheigue GC (9 hole) 43)4337) Bonane Staigue Heritage Stone Fort Park and Sheen Valley 8)8 Ardfert GC (9 hole) 41) Kenmare Stone Circle Map No. Golf Courses 9)9 Tralee Links GC 43) Bonane Heritage Park and Sheen Valley 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 MapMap No. No. CastlesCastles in Kerryin Kerry Map No. Museums & Heritage Centres 8) Ballyheigue GC (9 hole) 1)1 Tarbert Bridewell & Jail Museum 14)14 Castlegregory Links GC (9 hole) 8) Ardfert GC (9 hole) 12) 2)CarrigafoyleCarrigafoyle Castle Castle & Lislaght& Lislaghton oAbbeyn Abbey 4)4 Ballybunion Heritage Museum 18)18 Dingle Links GC Ceann Sibéal 1)Map Tarbert No. BridewellMuseums & Jail Museum & Heritage Centres 9) Tralee Links GC 44)4) Ballybunion Ballybunion Castle Castle 4)4 Marconi Museum 22)22 Killorglin GC 4) Ballybunion Heritage Museum 10) Ballybeggan GC (9 hole) 55)5) St. St.Johns Johns Castle Castle Listowel Listowel 5)5 Listowel Military Museum 24) Killarney GC (36 hole) 4)1) Marconi Tarbert MuseumBridewell & Jail Museum 10) The Kerries GC (9 hole) 99)9) Fenit Island Castle Castle 5)5 Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre, Listowel 24)24 Ross GC (9 hole) 5)4) ListowelBallybunion Military Heritage Museum Museum 12) Castleisland GC 18)18 18) Gallarus Gallarus Castle Castle and and Oratory Oratory 10)10 24)24 Castlerosse GC (9 hole) 5)4) Kerry Marconi Literary Museum & Cultural Centre, Listowel 14) Castlegregory Links GC (9 hole) 21)21 21) Minard Minard Castle Castle (west (west of ofAnnascaul) Annascaul) 10)10 Tralee County Museum 25)25 Beaufort GC 10)5) Ardfert Listowel Cathedral Military Museum 18) Dingle Links GC Ceann Sibéal 24)24 24) Ross Ross Castle Castle (Lough () Leane) 10)10 Tralee Wetlands Centre & Blennerville Windmill 26)26 Dooks Links GC 10)5) Tralee Kerry CountyLiterary Museum & Cultural Centre, Listowel 22) Killorglin GC 22)22 22) Ballymalis Ballymalis Castle Castle 12)12 Crag Cave and Falconry Centre 35)35 Waterville Links GC 10)10) Tralee Ardfert Wetlands Cathedral Centre & Blennerville Windmill 24) Killarney GC (36 hole) 30)30 30) Ballycarbery Ballycarbery Castle Castle 18)18 Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne - Dingle Peninsula Museum, Ballyferriter 35)35 Skellig Bay GC 12)10) Crag Tralee Cave County and Falconry Museum Centre 24) Ross GC (9 hole) 34)34 34) Ballinskelligs Ballinskelligs Castle Castle 18)18 Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre - 38)38 Parknasilla GC 18)10) Músaem Tralee Wetlands Chorca Dhuibhne Centre & -Blennerville Dingle Peninsula Windmill Museum, Ballyferriter 24) Castlerosse GC (9 hole) 41)41 41) Dunkerron Castle 20)20 Ventry Celtic and Prehistoric Museum 41)41 Ring of Kerry GC 18)12) Crag Cave and Falconry Centre 25) Beaufort GC 20)20 OceanworldIonad an Bhlascaoid Aquarium, Mhóir Dingle - Blasket Heritage Centre - 41)41 Kenmare GC 20)18) Ventry Músaem Celtic Chorca and PrehistoricDhuibhne - Museum Dingle Peninsula Museum, Ballyferriter 26) Dooks Links GC 35) Waterville Links GC Destination Kerry Tourism Forum20)18) OceanworldIonad an Bhlascaoid Aquarium, Mhóir Dingle - Blasket Heritage Centre - Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram20) Turasóireachta Ventry Celtic and Prehistoric Museum 35) Skellig BayCeann GC Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta 20) Oceanworld Aquarium, Dingle 38) Parknasilla GC 41) Ring of Kerry GC 41) Kenmare GC Map No’s Top Bird Watching Locations

3) Beal Strand and Bromore Cliffs 4) Cashen River Estuary 4) Ballybunion Cliff Walk 7) Kerry Head 9) Fenit 10) Tralee Bay Wetlands 13) Castlemaine Harbour 14) Derrymore Island 15) Maharees and Brandon Point 18) Head 20) Ventry Strand and Dingle Bay 24) Killarney Lakes 27) Rossbeigh Beach and Nature Reserve 32) Skellig Islands and Puffin Island 34) Bolus Head and Ballinskelligs 36) Derrynane Bird Sanctuary 41) Kenmare Bay

Map No. Main Ferry and Boat Trips (Embarkation Points)

18) Blasket Islands from Dunquin 20) Blasket Islands and Fungi the Dolphin from Dingle 33) Skellig Islands from Portmagee/Valentia 34) Skellig Islands from Ballinskelligs 36) Skellig Islands from Bunavalla

Map No. Top Theatres & Venues

4) An Tinteán, Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion 5) St. Johns Theatre, Seanchaí Centre, Listowel 10) Siamsa Tíre Folk Theatre, Tralee 12) Bruach na Carraige, Sliabh Luachra, 22)Map NoINEC,. Kil larney Watersports Spots 41Surfing,) Carnegie Diving, Windsurfing, Theatre, Kenmare Kayaking and more

Map4) No. Ballybunion Train Stations Beach 10)8) Banna Tralee Beach 23 ) 9 & Farranfore10) Tralee Bay Sailing 24)15) Brandon Killarney and Tralee Bay, Maharees 42)20) Dingle Rathmore 21) Inch Beach Map24) No. Killarney Bus Stations Lakes 10)27) TraleeRossbeigh 24)31) KillarneyKnightstown, Valentia Island 33) St. Finian’s Bay 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane Map No. Watersports Spots Map No’s Top Bird Watching Locations Map41 No. & 43) Kenmare Discovery Points Surfing, Diving, Windsurfing, Kayaking and more Map No. Watersports Spots 3)3 Beal Strand and Bromore Cliffs 1 Killarney 1) to Tarbert Ferry Surfing, Diving, Windsurfing, Kayaking and more 4)4 Cashen River Estuary 44) Ballybunion Beach 22) Carrigafoyle Castle 4)4 Ballybunion Cliff Walk Map No. Top River and Lake Fishing 88) Banna Beach 33) Beal Strand and Beach ....Experience It 4) Ballybunion Beach 7)7 Kerry Head 9 9 & 10)10 Tralee Bay Sailing 44)4) Ballybunion River Cashen Beach North and South (BF) 8) Banna Beach 9)9 Fenit 1515) Brandon and Tralee Bay, Maharees 88)5) Ballyheigue Beach (BF) 9 & 10) Tralee Bay Sailing 10)10 Tralee Bay Wetlands 2020) Dingle 99)12) Banna River Strand Maine, (BF) Castleisland Your Way! 15) Brandon and Tralee Bay, Maharees 13)13 Castlemaine Harbour 2121) Inch Beach 99)24) Fenit The Beach Lakes (BF)of Killarney, and Pier Flesk River Nestled within 26,000 acres of natural 20) Dingle 14)14 Derrymore Island 2424) Killarney Lakes 14) 14 22 Castlegregory to 24) Laune RiverBeach on Tralee Bay 21) Inch Beach 15)15 Maharees and Brandon Point parkland and surrounded by three 2727) Rossbeigh 2515)15-28 Trá Lough Fhormaoileach Acoose and - Cloon Fermoyle Lake Beach on Brandon Bay 24) Killarney Lakes 18)18 Ballydavid Head magical lakes, Killarney is every 3131) Knightstown, Valentia Island 16)16 27) AnCaragh Chonair R iver- Conor and PassLake Scenic Drive – Highest in Ireland 27) Rossbeigh 20)20 Ventry Strand and Dingle Bay 33 17)17 Srón Bhroin (Brandon Point) and Cloghane 33) St. Finian’s Bay 24 35) Lough Currane outdoor lover’s paradise. Climb 31) Knightstown, Valentia Island 24) Killarney Lakes 34 36 18)18 Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane 27)27 Rossbeigh Beach and Nature Reserve 37) Derriana and Cloonaghlin Lake 33) St. Finian’s Bay 27) Rossbeigh Beach and Nature Reserve 18)18 Dunquin Harbour (Embarkation Point) to the ‘Top of Ireland’ with a hike up 4141 & 43)43 Kenmare 32)32 Skellig Islands and Puffin Island 37) 34 & 36) Ballinskelligs & Derrynane 18 34 18)39 Ceann) River Sléibhe Blackwater - Slea Head scenic drive and viewing spots Carrauntoohill, Ireland’s highest mountain, or take a boat/ 41 & 43) Kenmare 34) Bolus Head and Ballinskelligs 18)18 Blasket Sound & boat to the Blasket Islands (Signature Discovery Point) 36)36 Derrynane Bird Sanctuary 40) Black Valley Lakes canoe trip along the lakes that lie at the foot of Killarney's 18)18 41) Boat Roughty to the River Blaskets from Dunquin, 20) Ventry or Dingle (Embarkation points) Map No. Top River and Lake Fishing 41)41 Kenmare Bay 21)21 42) Inch Munster Beach Blackwater(BF) most beautiful mountain range. Map No. Top River and Lake Fishing 27)27 Rossbeigh Beach Above: Muckross House, Killarney ©J. O’Grady Below: Gap of Dunloe ©Killarney Chamber 4 4) River Cashen Uniquely home to the traditional Jaunting Car, a local jarvey will 29)29 Mountain Stage scenic drive and views 5 5) River Feale Map No. Main Ferry and Boat Trips (Embarkation Points) 4) River Cashen 31)31 Geokaun Mountain viewpoint, Valentia regale you with the stories behind the wondrous 18th century 1212) River Maine, Castleisland Map 31No’s Top Sea Fishing Locations 5) River Feale 1818) Blasket Islands from Dunquin 31) Skelligs Viewpoint from Bray Head, Valentia 2424) The Lakes of Killarney, Flesk River 18) Blasket Islands from Dunquin Victorian Manor Estate that is Muckross House, the battles and 12) River Maine, Castleisland 2020) Blasket Islands and Fungi the Dolphin from Dingle 32)32 Skellig Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site (Signature Discovery Point) 22 22 tto 24)24 Laune River 4) Ballybunion 24) The Lakes of Killarney, Flesk River 3333) Skellig Islands from Portmagee/Valentia 33)33 Portmagee Harbour (Embarkation Point) conquering of the 15th Century Tower House ‘Ross Castle’ 25 25 --2828 LoughL Acoose and Cloon Lake 7) Kerry Head 22 to 24) Laune River 3434) Skellig Islands from Ballinskelligs 33)33 Kerry Cliffs 2727) Caragh River and Lake 9) Banna and Fenit Pier and the legends that shaped Killarney’s culture. 25-28 Lough Acoose and Cloon Lake 3636) Skellig Islands from Bunavalla 33)33 Coomanaspic Viewpoint 3535) Lough Currane 15) Maharees 27) Caragh River and Lake 34)34 Ballinskelligs Beach (BF) and Castle The Gap of Dunloe has been inspiring writers, poets and 3737) Derriana and Cloonaghlin Lake 20) Dingle 35) Lough Currane 34)34 Ballinskelligs Pier (Embarkation Point) 3737) River Inny 21) Inch Beach visitors for centuries; an area so elegantly designed by nature, 37) Derriana and Cloonaghlin Lake 35)35 Coomakista Mtn. Pass view point 3939) River Blackwater 27) Rossbeigh Beach 37) River Inny 3636 ) Bunavalla Pier (Embarkation point) it is an experience, a feeling that you will hold forever. 4040) Black Valley Lakes 39) River Blackwater 31)36 Valentia Marina and Culoo Rock 41 Map No. Top Theatres & Venues 36) Derrynane House – Home of Daniel O’Connell 41) Roughty River 35) Ballinskelligs and Waterville Things to Do in Killarney 40) Black Valley Lakes 44)44 Kilmakilloge viewpoint, Lauragh 4242) 36) Derrynane 41) Roughty River 4)4 An Tinteán, Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion • The Gap of Dunloe Experience 38) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay 42) Munster Blackwater 5)5 St. Johns Theatre, Seanchaí Centre, Listowel • Visit Living History – Tour the 18th Century Muckross 10)10 Siamsa Tíre Folk Theatre, Tralee Map No’s Top Sea Fishing Locations 12)12 Bruach na Carraige, Sliabh Luachra, Rockchapel House & 15th Century Ross Castle 22)24 INEC, Killarney Map No’s Top Horse Riding Locations • Torc Waterfall Map No’s Top Sea Fishing Locations 4) Ballybunion 4141) 41) Carnegie Theatre, Kenmare • Get out on the Lakes! – water cruise, boating, 7) Kerry Head 4)4 Ballybunion 4 4) Ballybunion 9) Banna and Fenit Pier Map No. Train Stations 5)5 Listowel 7 7) Kerry Head canoe/ kayaking 15) Maharees 1010) Tralee 13)13 Castlemaine Adventure Kayaking ©Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce 9 9) Banna and Fenit Pier • Visit the National Park! – Bike, horseback riding, Below: 20) Dingle 2323) 14)14 Tralee and Bay Area 1515) Maharees 21) Inch Beach 2424) Killarney 20)20 Dingle and Ventry 2020) Dingle walk, hike 27) Rossbeigh Beach 42)42 Rathmore 24)24 Killarney 2121) Inch Beach • Pamper yourself as Killarney is home to 6 World 31) Valentia Marina and Culoo Rock 27)27 Glenbeigh 2727) Rossbeigh Beach 35) Ballinskelligs and Waterville Map No. Bus Stations 30)30 Cahersiveen Class Spas 3131) Valentia Marina and Culoo Rock 36) Derrynane 10)10 Tralee 35)35 Waterville 3535) Ballinskelligs and Waterville • Play like a Pro at Killarney’s Championship Golf Course 38) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay 24)24 Killarney 36)36 Derrynane and 3636) Derrynane 39)39 Blackwater and Sneem • Take a unique trip around the park with a Traditional 3838) Tahilla and Kenmare Bay 4141) Kenmare Jaunting Car Map No. Discovery Points Map No’s Top Horse Riding Locations • Sample the locally brewed beer & treat yourself to local Map No’s Top Horse Riding Locations 4) Ballybunion 1) Killimer to Tarbert Ferry cuisine 5) Listowel 2) Carrigafoyle Castle 4) Ballybunion 2) Carrigafoyle Castle • Take in a Show/ Concert/ Theatre Production at the I.N.E.C 13) Castlemaine 3) Beal Strand and Beach 5) Listowel 3) Beal Strand and Beach 14) Tralee and Bay Area 4) Ballybunion Beach North and South (BF) 13) Castlemaine 4) Ballybunion Beach North and South (BF) 20) Dingle and Ventry 8) Ballyheigue Beach (BF) 14) Tralee and Bay Area 8) Ballyheigue Beach (BF) www.killarney.ie 24) Killarney 9) (BF) 20) Dingle and Ventry 9) Banna Strand (BF) 27) Glenbeigh 9) Fenit Beach (BF) and Pier See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of many of 24) Killarney 9) Fenit Beach (BF) and Pier 30) Cahersiveen 14) Castlegregory Beach on Tralee Bay 27) Glenbeigh Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Killarney’s experiences – Map numbers 24 to 25 35) Waterville Ceann Scríbe Fóram15) Turasóireachta Trá Fhormaoileach - Fermoyle Beach on Brandon Bay 30) Cahersiveen Chiarraí Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta 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 41) Kenmare 18) Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir - Blasket Heritage Centre 39) Blackwater and Sneem 18) Dunquin Harbour (Embarkation Point) 41) Kenmare 18) Ceann Sléibhe - Slea Head scenic drive and viewing spots Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way & Islands Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way is almost 450 km Valentia Island long with magnificent views and things to Still inhabited, Valentia Island is see and do along the southwest coastline accessible by ferry and bridge and of Ireland. From Tarbert in the North, take has an extraordinary history which is in the open skies and ocean of North Kerry reflected in the people, the landscape Head and the spectacular peninsulas of and architecture of the place. It is the Above: The Virgin Rock, Ballybunion ©Marie Rohan Below: Slea Head ©Mossy Donegan the world famous Ring of Kerry (Iveragh), home of the First Transatlantic Cable, Dingle and Beara. Valentia Slate Quarry, Tetrapod Track imprints, and so much more…. Na Blascaodaí /The Blasket Islands Some three miles west of Slea Head at the THINGS TO SEE & DO very tip of the Dingle Peninsula, surrounded • Visit Skellig Michael – Kerry’s only

Above: Atlantic Storm ©Mossy Donegan Below: Skellig Rock ©Fáilte Ireland by smaller rocks and reefs, are The Blasket UNESCO World Heritage Site and Islands (Na Blascaodaí). Almost 1,000 visit the Skellig Experience to learn **Access to the Skellig Rock and Great feet high at its peak, the largest of the nine about the Skellig Rocks Blasket Island are weather dependent islands, The Great Blasket (An Blascaod and limited in terms of daily visitor Mór), is world famous for it’s literary • Experience the numbers from April to September heritage. and learn about its literary heritage and visit the Great Blasket Centre Na Scealga / The Skellig Rocks at Dún Chaoin overlooking An The most spectacular of these, the Great Blascaod Mór Below: Valentia Lighthouse ©Martin O’Grady Skellig or Sceilg Mhichíl, has a five hundred step climb up a 1,000 year-old stone • Explore Valentia Island by ferry and stairway to one of the most magnificent bridge. Experience the atmosphere monastic sites in which dates of island living as it is today and visit from around 800AD. Stone beehive huts Valentia Island Heritage Centre to where monks lived centuries ago, cling to learn about the island's history cliff edges alongside oratories, a cemetery, stone crosses, holy wells and the Church of See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of St. Michael. Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way Signature and Discovery Points and Island based experiences – Map numbers 1 to 44

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Culture, Heritage & Language

If you listen carefully while standing amid A myriad of heritage centres and sites can the ruins of an Iron Age fort or sit in a be found dotted in the various towns and traditional pub while a sean nós singer villages of the county and with a rich and keens an old lament, you may hear the varied choice from the Stone, Bronze and whisper of a timeless voice telling a Iron Age one is spoilt for choice here. grand story, full of colour and tragedy, at once earthy and ethereal, echoing down Things to See & Do Above: Seine Boat with Cahersiveen Barracks ©[email protected] the centuries. Something ancient, but • Immerse yourself in our villages and profoundly relevant to those who live in towns – stay longer! Ireland today, and those who visit the • Enjoy a music session in our local majestic County of Kerry to experience pubs her rich culture, language and heritage. • Visit our weekly markets and meet the locals!

Above: Siamsa Tíre © Below: Kerry Football ©Kerry GAA As a region on the extremity of Ireland, • Experience our thousands of the innate and special culture of Kerry archaeological sites – Ring forts, has been less susceptible to outside Staigue Fort, oratories and ancient influences and has preserved the Irish cathedrals language, , song • Find your roots – meet our local and dance. Corca Dhuibhne and Uíbh genealogists Ráthach are considered Gaeltacht • Climb a castle or visit a beehive regions within the County of Kerry. • Take an Course or join the Cursaí Samhraidh Above: /Naomhóg ©MIchael Diggin Below: The Gathering Traditional Festival ©INEC Irish is an old Celtic language, one of the • Follow the footsteps of saints on our oldest in Europe. Today, it is used as the local pilgrimages people’s first language – the language of • Experience a or everyday life – in various parts of County hurling match Kerry. Not only do these areas keep the • Join our Summer Schools and spoken language alive, they are also the Summer Camps for all age groups heirs to a two thousand year old way of life that continues, today, to express itself in their traditions, culture, music, dance See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of and literature. Kerry’s cultural, heritage and Gaeltacht locations – Map numbers 1 to 45

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Water Based Activities & Adventure ...... Kerry’s Great

Outdoors Things to See & Do Kerry is Ireland’s natural playground. Just some of the wonderful This is where the mountains and rural MArine based activities the county farmlands of Kerry meet the majestic has to offer: Atlantic Ocean. With the purest of fresh • Take a boat trip and discover air, mountain and sea breezes rushing local wild life – seals, dolphins and Above: Surfing in West Kerry ©Mossie Donegan through your hair and salty sea spray whales cleansing your skin – this is Nature’s Spa • Go surfing, windsurfing, kite at its finest. surfing or paddle boarding along the wonderful coastline Trickling streams growing to rushing • Go fishing – deep sea and shore – rivers, sparkling lakes with the bubbles of the choice is yours

Above: Wind Surfing Maharees ©Jamie Knox Below: Breaching Humpback Whale west of Dunquin ©Nick Massett underwater life, and estuaries flowing into • Go diving and snorkelling in Kerry’s deep bays – there is a wealth of colour, pristine waters reflection and wildlife. • Go sailing or boating on crystal clear waters With hidden coves, golden sandy beaches • Go canoeing and kayaking on lakes, and superb wild sand dunes, traditional rivers and deep blue seas stone piers and harbours, modern • Have a swim and build a sandcastle marinas, vast deep bays and rugged cliffs on Kerry’s Blue Flag beaches against a backdrop of off shore islands, • Visit an offshore island – Skellig Above: Shore Angling ©Mossy Donegan Below: Seaside Fun ©O'Carroll's Cove Kerry is the essence of Ireland’s Wild Michael, Great Blasket or Valentia Atlantic Way. • 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

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta Land Based Activities & Adventure .....Kerry’s Great Outdoors THINGS TO SEE & DO Just some of the wonderful land Kerry is a sport and adventure enthusiast’s based activities the county has to haven. It is a superb location for indoor, offer: outdoor and adventure activities. No • Walk in “Heaven on Earth” – Kerry’s matter what you are into, every member Way Marked Ways, looped walks & Above: Pony Trekking on Ladies Beach, Ballybunion ©Marie Rohan of the family will find something to enjoy. beaches galore • Take a swing with a choice of world Blessed with exquisite scenery and lush class links and parkland golf courses landscapes, Kerry is arguably the best • Cycle through rugged scenery or location to get active. With imposing National Parks mountain ranges ever looming and the • Gallop to the sound of waves or take

Above: Kayaking at Cappanalea ©Cappanalea Below: Shark Tank, Dingle Oceanworld ©Mara Beo sea breeze of the Atlantic Ocean never post to post trail rides too far away, there is a whole host of • Mountain climb on Ireland’s highest things to do from the mountains to the peaks sea. • Rock climb or abseil in dramatic settings With hidden valleys, rural farmlands, • Run a marathon or try a triathlon millennium old woodlands, National Parks • Experience the wild life, flora and and offshore islands, Kerry offers so much fauna of Kerry and visit hidden bird with its own uniqueness highlighted by its watching sites Above: Forest Walk, Killarney Oak Woods ©Go Visit Ireland Below: Cycling in Kerry ©Tralee Chamber Alliance natural beauty and inspiration. • 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 See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of • Have fun at a host of indoor and many of Kerry’s land based activities outdoor adventure and activity and adventure experiences – Map centres numbers 1 to 45 • Try salmon and trout fishing - river, lake and mountain stream

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta TasteKerry Original Kerry

TasteKerry is a network of food producers Original Kerry is a network of professional and providers who take pride in the craft makers and designers who make Kingdoms rich bounty, and who wish to excellent craft work. The area's particular share this “Taste of Place” with all who heritage, landscape and the richness of come to the county seeking a genuine everyday life feeds the inspiration behind foodie experience. County Kerry boasts the making of homewares, fashion, some of the most magnificent coastline furniture, jewellery and more allowing along with imposing mountains and lush the projects 30 plus member to offer a valleys providing perfect grazing for our distinctive product range that appeals livestock and an abundance of fish and to collectors and occasional buyers. shellfish, which we believe to be the very Exploring Kerry Craft Trails allows you to Above: Terence Macsweeney, Glassblower ©Original Kerry Below: Lobster Pots at Portmagee ©Michael Diggin best in Ireland. We invite you to enjoy the meet designers and craft makers at their wonderful local food markets across the studios and workshop locations which are Kingdom & experience the rich variety dotted right across the County. A visit to of eateries from cafes to restaurants, any stop along the route offers you the ice cream parlours to traditional chance to see first-hand the making of bar food menus & so much more. exceptional craft work. Download the

Above: TasteKerry ©Mark Doe Below: Fresh Mussels ©Michael Diggin • Loose yourself in Dingle, Ireland’s Trails brochures and maps via first “Foodie Town” www.originalkerry.com • Indulge at one of our renowned Food Festivals Kerry Craft Trails - The West Kerry • Pick fruit while on a visit to one of our Open Studio Trail and The South Kerry growers Open Studio Craft Trail include: • Cool down with an Ice-cream on • Pottery & Ceramics Valentia Island while watching the • Slate & Copper Gallery cows stroll into the parlour • Leather Goods & Bindery Below: Potter at work ©Louis Mulcahy Pottery • Eat fish straight from the boat while • Jewellery sitting on Portmagee pier • Milliners • Drink hot chocolate counting the • Weavings & Woollen Mills waves in St.Finians Bay • Lace & Design • Slurp a bucket of steaming • Woodturners & Crafted Glass mussels in Cromane Names like Holden Leathergoods, Louis • Afternoon tea treat in one of our Mulcahy Pottery, Kerry Crafted Glass and many luxury hotels Kerry Woollen Mills are must see stops • Look out for the TasteKerry logo along the route. Watch online for Pop our food heroes display it with pride Up Shop details and Year of Irish Design www.tastekerry.com Events 2015 - Kerry.

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta FESTIVALS & e vents Kerry offers the Music Magical Touches… Discover the Coast Kerry has a huge range of Festivals and requirements. Clients benefit from free Events every year. There is something expert and impartial advice, assuring for everyone and every age group – that only the best possible options are Traditional Music Festivals of Renown; individually tailored for each event. Literary Festivals of Distinction; Food Kerry is reputable for enthusing Festivals showcasing the Best of Local delegates and surpassing their Produce; Spectacular Walking and expectations. We welcome the Above: Horse Racing, Beal Bán ©Mossy Donegan Below: Puck Fair, Killorglin© Cycling Festivals and Events; Cultural opportunity to help create a memorable Festivals showcasing the best of local experience for you and your delegates. Arts, Crafts, Irish Language and Music; www.kerryconventionbureau.com Marathons, Triathlons and Iron Man Challenges Galore; Horse Racing and Please visit www.gokerry.ie Greyhound Racing Events; for the 2015 Calendar of Events

Above: Dingle Food Festival ©Mossy Donegan Below: Roses on Banna Beach ©Dominick Walsh TAke A Fishing trip Entertainment of such diversity throughout the year in Kerry’s wonderful venues such Kerry’s many harbours are home as the INEC – one of Ireland’s leading to experienced and passionate entertainment venues and Siamsa Tíre boat skippers, who can organise a – home to the National Folk Theatre of memorable day on the water Ireland; and Traditional Regattas along the Kerry coastline and lakes – so much fun, craic and delight for both visitors and Disclaimer: Below: Listowel Writers’ Week ©Anne McNamee locals alike…… Come and join us! 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 Kerry Convention Bureau is a information, All Kerry Tourism Marketing Ltd. / GoKerry, Kerry Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to County Council / Destination Kerry Tourism Forum and the promoting Kerry as an exciting and other partners do not accept any legal responsibility regarding alternative conference and events the accuracy or the subject matter provided. Neither do they Go horseriding destination. Decades of hospitality accept responsibility for any loss, damage or disappointment experience coupled with extensive arising from this information directly or indirectly. You are Experience the wonderous landscape local knowledge makes Kerry Convention advised to consult local websites in the county for more and magnificent beaches on detailed local information. Bureau the ultimate solution to your horseback conference and event planning

Destination Kerry Tourism Forum Ceann Scríbe Chiarraí Fóram Turasóireachta 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 Shannon International Airport between Tralee and Killarney, you can fly directly into Kerry International Airport from airports at Stansted or Luton (England), (), Frankfurt-Hahn () or Faro (Portugal). Visitors to Kerry from Dublin locations as far as Asia, Australia International Airport and the USA can also fly to Kerry via Dublin. Ferries from The UK From other international locations, Kerry can be reached in 1 hour to Tarbert Car Ferry the gateway airports of Shannon Shannon & or (3 hours). - www.kerryairport.ie

Tralee Ferries from The UK By Car - Farranfore Ferries from Europe www.theaa.ie/routes Killarney Cork

By Bus - Cork www.buseireann.ie International Airport Kerry By Train - International Airport www.irishrail.ie

For a List of Kerry Tourist Offices - www.gokerry.ie/touristoffices

To Book Your Accommodation - www.gokerry.ie

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