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BY BUS: Bus Éireann and a range of private bus operators offer direct services to Kerry and provides year round connectivity within the county. Visit www.buseireann.ie and www.locallinkkerry.ie to plan your route and check timetables.

BY RAIL: Railway stations are located in Killarney, Tralee, Farranfore and Rathmore. For timetables and route maps, please visit www.irishrail.ie Welcome to the Kerry Tourism Activity Brochure sollicitudin volutpat metus ut tristique. Phasellus non ourist Info Offices arcu vitae odio mattis vulputate. Tourist Information & Useful Websites | 9

UsefulLorem ipsum dolor sit amet,Websites consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean tempor et nisi eget tristique. Nulla ipsum odio, & Visitor Centres rhoncus sit amet dolor aliquam, egestas suscipit massa. Phasellushttp://www1.kerrycoco.ie/home3/tourism/ accumsan justo a congue vehicula. Aliquam augue odio, consequat eu blandit vel, porttitor sed dolor. There are several Fáilte Ireland Tourist Offices Nunchttps://tockify.com/kerryyournaturalescape/ ut erat egestas, hendrerit urna as well as Visitor Information Centres located https://www.wildatlanticway.com around the county with friendly welcoming eget,https://www.discoverireland.ie/things-to-do/ porttitor quam. In efficitur, urna ac efficitur ornare, quamhttp://www.irishtrails.ie/ risus sodales ante, imperdiet interdum lorem lorem staff who will help you make the most of your et nunc. Cras blandit elit nec mauris dictum, vel elementum time in Kerry, including the following: duihttp://www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie/ venenatis. Sed ut nisi nec enim accumsan mattis in idhttp://www.gokerry.ie justo. Donec sit amet ipsum efficitur, fringilla mi eget, Ballybunion Visitor Information Centre: dictumhttp://www.originalkerry.com nunc. http://www.tastekerry.ie T: 068 25555 Nam viverra volutpat massa, eget cursus enim feugiat et. Bud’s Ballyduff Information Hub: Proinhttp://www.fishinginireland.info/ non finibus tortor. Suspendisse porttitor velit nec T: 066 7148883 aliquethttp://www.cyclingireland.ie/ fringilla. Vestibulum ante Information Centre: http://www.kerrycycling.com T: 066 7139422 Dingle Tourist Information Office: T: 066 9151188 Kenmare Heritage Centre: T: 064 6641233 Killarney Discover Ireland Centre: T: 064 6631633 Kerry Geopark Information Centre: T: 087 7934663 T: 087 1602240 Killarney Visitor Centre: T: 064 6632638 Listowel Community Tourist Office: T: 068 22212 Reeks District Visitor Information Centre: T: 066 9761451 Tralee Tourist Information Office: T: 066 7121288 Tourist Office: T: 066 9476985 Waterville Heritage Centre: T: 087 2400319 Photo: Florian Walsh - Clogher Beach With Sibeal Head in the background Keep Kerry Clean Keep Kerry Clean | 11

Any litter complaints can be reported to the Kerry County Council Environmental Services Department on their litter complaints hotline: 1800 326228 or log onto http://www.kerrycoco. ie/en/allservices/environment/ for more information.

Please adhere to the following Ireland ‘Leave no Trace’ principles when participating in outdoor activities in our county:

- Plan ahead and prepare - Be considerate of others - Respect farm animals and wildlife - Travel and camp on durable ground - Leave what you find - Dispose of waste properly - Minimise the effects of fire

See http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/ Photo: Florian Walsh - Fermoyle Strand, Brandon Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts | 13

Kerry has a wealth of talented jewellery and craft makers, designers, sculptors and artists, who take inspiration from our amazing landscape.

Experience first-hand the art of producing beautifully crafted products including ceramic art, leather goods, wood carvings, jewellery and knitwear on the Kerry Craft Trail where you will see exceptional creativity and craft work – check out www.originalkerry.com for a trail map and further details.

Kerry’s arts sector is rich and diverse and there are lots of galleries located all around the county, where you can admire and purchase local art.

Kerry County Council’s Arts Office acts as a catalyst in the promotion of the arts in Kerry, including the promotion of access, participation and profile of the arts and linking with dynamic partners.

For more information please see, http://www1.kerrycoco.ie/home3/arts/ Welcome to the Kerry Tourism Activity Brochure sollicitudin volutpat metus ut tristique. Phasellus non arcu vitae odio mattis vulputate. Story & Music - Song Dance | 15

Stories & Music Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean tempor et nisi eget tristique. Nulla ipsum odio, rhoncus sit amet dolor aliquam, egestas suscipit massa. With over 10,000 archaeological and heritage Phasellus accumsan justo a congue vehicula. Aliquam augue odio, consequat eu blandit vel, porttitor sed dolor. sites, Kerry’s rich and bountiful legacy of Islands, Nunc ut erat egestas, hendrerit urna Castles, Forts, Beehive Huts, Round Towers, Standing Stones and Churches continue to eget, porttitor quam. In efficitur, urna ac efficitur ornare, amaze and enthrall our visitors. quam risus sodales ante, imperdiet interdum lorem lorem et nunc. Cras blandit elit nec mauris dictum, vel elementum dui venenatis. Sed ut nisi nec enim accumsan mattis in Kerry is steeped in culture, from ancient stories id justo. Donec sit amet ipsum efficitur, fringilla mi eget, of the Fianna hunting in Killarney and Oisín dictum nunc. riding along the magical wave between Inch and Nam viverra volutpat massa, eget cursus enim feugiat et. Rossbeigh beaches, or the Kings of the Ciarraidhe Proin non finibus tortor. Suspendisse porttitor velit nec in North Kerry who gave the county its name. aliquet fringilla. Vestibulum ante The county is alive with the stories, songs and traditions of times past, celebrated in places such as Siamsa Tíre – the National Folk Theatre in Tralee, Tinteán Ceoil in /Brandon, , or Molly Gallivans in Bonane, to mention just a few. Irish is still the everyday spoken language of people in the areas of Corca Dhuibhne () and Uíbh Ráthach ().

The rich legacy of our writers is celebrated in Ionad an Bhlascaod/the Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin and The Seanchaí Kerry Writers Museum in Listowel. Throughout the year local drama groups throughout the county present plays of local, national and international acclaim. Live traditional Irish music is to be found in pubs in our towns and villages, especially during the summer months. A full calendar of local events and festivals that take place around the county can be found at https://tockify.com/ kerryyournaturalescape/ Photo: Dingle Tradfest Musicians Family Fun Family Fun | 17

Rain or shine, Kerry promises a fun-filled time for all the family. We have plenty of all-weather options for young and old. A number of leisure centres and hotels offer swimming facilities, gyms and fitness classes. On rainy days, cinemas and indoor play areas can keep the little ones entertained, while the grown-ups can rejuvenate with a spa treatment or indulge their culinary passion with a food experience or release their inner artist during an art class. Why not enjoy a family holiday with a difference and brush up on your ‘cúpla focal’ while participating in fun activities through Irish on an Holiday.

During school holiday periods, Kerry hosts several camps, most of which can be booked for individual days or a full week/s. Sport-based camps such as basketball, soccer and the GAA Cúl Camps, provide boys and girls with action-packed and fun-filled activities while improving physical well-being and enhancing friendships.

Arts & Crafts themed camps as well as nature and eco-camps are also on offer. Your local tourist office can advise you of camps in your area or check out the following links for more information: http://www.gokerry.ie/summer-camps/ https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/about- cul-camps https://booking.summersoccerschools.ie Photo: Family walking on a Kerry beach Playgrounds Family Fun - Playgrounds | 19

Swings, roundabouts, slides, ziplines, tunnels, climbing frames, forest trails and scenery: you will find the best free play areas to entertain children at the following locations in the Kingdom.

- - (The Glen) - Ballybunion - - Ballyheigue - Brandon - Caherciveen - - - - Dingle - New - - - Fossa - /Rossbeigh - Kenmare - Killarney - Pinewood - Killarney - Knockreer - Killorglin - Killorglin - An Bhainseach - Listowel - - Milltown - - Rathmore - - Tarbert - Tralee Town Park - Wetlands Toddler Playground Photo: Abbey Murphy Nee Cummings - Ardfert Playground - Valentia - Waterville Festivals Family Fun - Festivals | 21

Kerry enjoys a year-round programme of festivals, many organised by local communities and supported by state agencies. Festivals vary from food fairs, walking and cycling festivals, to more established international events such as the Rose of Tralee, Puck Fair in Killorglin, Listowel Writers Week, Féile na Bealtaine in Dingle and Christmas in Killarney.

Experience our culture and place, meet, chat and maybe even join in a sing-song with the locals! Use our ‘What’s On’ Events calendar to find a festival or event near you: https://tockify.com/kerryyournaturalescape/ Listowel Town Park and Garden of Europe www.kerrycoco.ie/listoweltownpark Festivals, Parks & Gardens | 23

Parks & Gardens and Gardens, Killarney (off N71) www.muckross-house.ie/house-garden

County Kerry has a range of spectacular public Parknasilla Tropical Gardens, Sneem (off N70) parks and gardens open all year round. The www.parknasillaresort.com Gulf Stream with its warm south-westerly winds provides a micro-climate for a range of Sheen Valley & Bonane Heritage Park, Bonane, tropical plants and trees to prosper, especially Kenmare (off N71) www.bonaneheritagepark.com in South Kerry. Killarney is Ireland’s oldest National Park while Tralee Rose Garden is the Tralee Town Park & Rose Garden, Denny largest of its kind in Ireland. Street, Tralee. www.kerrycoco.ie/traleetownpark

Derreen Garden, Lauragh, (off R573). www.derreengarden.com.

Derrynane National Historic Park, Caherdaniel (off N70) http://derrynanehouse.ie/the-park/

Dhu Varren Garden, Milltown. (off R563) http://www.dhuvarrengarden.com/

Dunloe Castle Gardens, Beaufort. (off N72) www.thedunloe.com/gardens

Glanleam Subtropical Gardens, Valentia Island www.valentiaisland.ie/explore-valentia/ glanleam-subtropical-gardens/

Kells Bay House and Gardens, Kells, . (off N70) www.kellsbay.ie

Killarney House and Gardens, Flesk Road, Killarney www.killarneynationalpark.ie/killarney- house-gardens Killarney (off N71)

Killarney National Park, Killarney (off N71) Photo: Abbey Murphy Nee Cummings - Tralee Town Park & Gardens www.killarneynationalpark.ie WelcomeFood festivals to the Kerryand fairsTourism afford Activity an Brochureopportunity sollicitudinfor visitors volutpat and locals metus to ut enjoy tristique. the Phasellus best of non arcu vitae odio mattis vulputate. Taste Kerry | 25 Kerry’s food and drink in a relaxed, convivial aste Kerry Loremand family-friendly ipsum dolor sit amet, atmosphere. consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean tempor et nisi eget tristique. Nulla ipsum odio, rhoncusCheck outsit amet www.tastekerry.ie dolor aliquam, egestas and suscipit massa. The quality and variety of Irish food along with Phasellushttps://tockify.com/kerryyournaturalescape/ accumsan justo a congue vehicula. Aliquam its value for money, is always a great surprise augue odio, consequat eu blandit vel, porttitor sed dolor. Nuncto begin ut erat your egestas, culinary hendrerit journey urna through Kerry. to our visitors. eget, porttitor quam. In efficitur, urna ac efficitur ornare, Ireland can compare with the very best food quam risus sodales ante, imperdiet interdum lorem lorem destinations internationally. Kerry’s coastal et nunc. Cras blandit elit nec mauris dictum, vel elementum dui venenatis. Sed ut nisi nec enim accumsan mattis in location and our long tradition of farming, food id justo. Donec sit amet ipsum efficitur, fringilla mi eget, production and our green environment, means dictum nunc. that fresh, locally grown food of the highest quality is widely available throughout the year. Nam viverra volutpat massa, eget cursus enim feugiat et. Proin non finibus tortor. Suspendisse porttitor velit nec Hotels, bars, cafés and restaurants have menus aliquet fringilla. Vestibulum ante to match everyone’s taste and budget.

All the main towns in Kerry host weekly Farmers’ Markets and there are several Cookery Schools that offer a range of courses from bread-making to local and international cuisine. Some like the Dingle Cookery School offer a ‘Catch and Cook’ experience where participants fish with the locals and cook and eat their catch of the day.

Our artisan producers and wealth of culinary talent ensures a wonderful food experience. The county plays host to several food festivals at various times of the year including the world-renowned Dingle Food Festival, Flavour of Killorglin, the Listowel and Tralee Food Fairs, Killarney Beer Festival, Valentia Island Scallop Festival, Oyster Festival and Féile na Práta in Ballyferriter. Most of our towns and villages have walking trails nearby. Several companies in Kerry Walk & Trails | 27 offer guided walking tours and there is a Walks & rails plentiful supply of guide books and maps, some available online, to enhance your walking experience. Check out the National Walking and cycling are a great way to Trails Office website www.irishtrails.ie for appreciate Kerry’s beautiful scenery - detailed information on walking routes It’s your natural escape! throughout the county. Let’s Get Kerry Walking is an initiative set up Discover Kerry’s jagged coastline, rolling to promote and encourage walking in Kerry. countryside, quiet forests, serene lakes and It is a joint initiative between Kerry Recreation remote mountain valleys. & Sports Partnership www.kerryrecreationandsports.ie Climb two of Ireland’s highest mountains, and a range of agencies wishing to encourage, and and the promote and support participation in sport views at the summit will take your breath away. and physical activity. For more information please visit County Kerry has a wide range of walks and www.getkerrywalking.ie waymarked trails for all levels of walking enthusiast, from those who prefer to stroll through a park or along a river or beach, to those seeking a challenge a little less ordinary.

You can walk or cycle in any of Coillte’s designated forests located throughout the county such as Ballygamboon, , Glenageenty, Glanteenassig, Killaclohane, Kimego, Lickeen, Lyracrumpane and Rossacroo Wood – see www.coilte.ie. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan Walking in Kerry Walking in Kerry | 29

The , The , The and The are some of Ireland’s longest signposted walking trails that traverse through a variety of different landscapes, seascapes and experiences, giving the walker a greater appreciation of the awe- Trail Overview: Beara Way inspiring scenery Kerry has to offer. Grade: Strenuous Format: Circular Here is a brief overview of each route, but before you plan your walk, please refer Trail Quality: ** Type: National to www.irishtrails.ie and https://www. Waymarked Trail waymarkedtrails.com/ for detailed information. Length: 206 km Climb: 5245m

Estimated 9 days Start Point: time:

Start Point V 928564 End Point: Glengarriff Beara Way Grid Ref: End Point V 928564 Ordnance OSI Discovery The Beara Peninsula is shared by Kerry and Grid Ref: Survey Map: Series Sheets 84 Cork and remains one of the most unspoilt and 85 parts of the South West region. Mountains, Waymarking: Yellow arrow on black background lakes, sea and evidence of a rich prehistoric past meet the walker at every turn throughout this circular route.

Small rural villages such as Allihies and offer respite along the route which consists of quiet tarmac and bog roads, cliff and woodland paths and open moorland. A loop on the route circumnavigates Bere Island and walkers can experience the thrill of journeying to Dursey Island via Ireland’s only operational cable car. Beara Way Map Kerry Way Walking in Kerry | 31

The Kerry Way, at 214km, is the longest of the Irish Waymarked Trails. It is a circular route that circumnavigates the Iveragh peninsula, starting and finishing in Killarney and passing through towns such as Glenbeigh, Caherciveen, Waterville, Sneem and Kenmare. Trail Overview: Kerry Way

Grade: Strenuous Format: Circular The route passes through varied landscapes, from the serene to the Trail Quality: ** Type: National majestic MacGillicuddy Reeks that contain two Waymarked Trail of Ireland’s highest summits, Carrauntoohil at Length: 214 km Climb: 5310m 1038m and Caher at 1001m. Estimated 9 days Start Point: Killarney time: The return leg of the route passes along contrasting semi-tropical palm-treed terrain. Start Point V963 906 End Point: Killarney The Kerry Way consists mainly of quiet tarmac Grid Ref: roads, open moorland, woodland, field paths End Point V963 906 Ordnance OSI Discovery and boreens. Some sections of the open Grid Ref: Survey Map: 78, 83, 84, 70 moorland can be very isolated, and off-road and 85 sections can often be very wet and muddy. Waymarking: Yellow arrow on black background

Aggregate ascent over the whole route is about 5400m and there are some sustained and quite steep climbs. The highest point on the Way is 385m above sea-level at Windy Gap between Glenmore and Caherdaniel.

There are some long stretches between overnight accommodation possibilities, so walkers should plan their days carefully to take these into consideration. There are good public transport options available. Kerry Way Map Trail Overview: Dingle Way

Dingle Way Grade: Strenuous Format: Circular Walking in Kerry | 33 Trail Quality: N/A Type: National Waymarked Trail

The Dingle Peninsula is a dramatic landscape Length: 162 km Climb: 2590m of sandy beaches, coastal plains, mountains Estimated 7 days Start Point: Tralee Town Park and lakes steeped in heritage and history. time: gate to the west side of the The Dingle Way is a circular route which starts on Denny Street and ends in Tralee town. Leaving Tralee the Start Point Q 835 141 End Point: Tralee Town Park route climbs onto the flanks of the Slieve Mish Grid Ref: gate to the west mountains and contours westwards before side of the Kerry crossing the peninsula to the scenic Inch beach County Museum on . on Denny Street End Point Q 835 141 Ordnance OSI Discovery The route then meanders westwards by the Grid Ref: Survey Map: Series Sheets villages of and to Dingle, 70 and 71 where many walkers will want to stay a Waymarking: Yellow arrow on black background while and enjoy the good food, music and local hospitality. West of Dingle is the most The Kerry Camino starts in St. John’s Church, Tralee and follows dramatic part of the Way - an exciting coastal ‘The Way’ to Dingle. Visitors may have their Camino Passports trek around the westernmost point of Ireland stamped at “Stations” along the route. and a return leg over a saddle below Kerry’s holy mountain, Brandon, and back to the starting point in Tralee, by the shore.

Terrain consists mainly of quiet tarmac roads, mountain, field and cliff paths and over 20km of good beach walking. The aggregate ascent over the route is 2480m, and although there are some short steep ascents, there are no significant steep climbs. Overnight accommodation is plentiful. The route is steeped in history and scattered with the ruins of ancient dwellings, forts, churches, and castles, and because of its circular layout, can be easily sampled in sections. Dingle Way Map North Kerry Way Walking in Kerry | 35

The North Kerry Way is a 48 kilometre linear walking route through the northern part of Kerry, starting in the town of Tralee and ending in the town of Ballyheigue. North Kerry has much to offer its visitor including spectacular seascapes, the finest beaches in Ireland and a Trail Overview: North Kerry Way multitude of ancient sites, churches and field monuments. Grade: Moderate Format: Linear & Circular Trail Quality: *** Type: National The route heads out of Tralee with the Dingle Waymarked Trail Way to with its fine traditional Length: 48 km Climb: 450m windmill: there the routes part and the North Kerry Way heads north west along a sea wall at Estimated 2 days Start Point: Tralee the back of Tralee Bay. time: Start Point Q835 141 End Point: Ballyheigue From the village of Spa it goes cross-country Grid Ref: onto the white sands of to reach End Point Q751 280 Ordnance OSI Discovery the village of Ballyheigue and the beginning Grid Ref: Survey Map: Series Sheets of a scenic mountainous area on Kerry Head, 63 and 71 which it loops around before finishing back in Waymarking: Yellow arrow on black background Ballyheigue.

The terrain consists of mainly quiet country roads, firm beach sand (except at high tide), tracks, bog roads and field paths. The route is flat except for the last 18 kilometres where there are some short ascents, with an aggregate climb of 370 metres. There are some short loop walks which link with the main route of the North Kerry Way. North Kerry Way Map Dark Skies Dark Skies & Movie Stars | 37 & Movie Stars

The Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve has been designated first International Dark Sky Reserve and is one of only three gold tier reserves on the planet and the only gold tier reserve in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also the only ‘living’ reserve where locals live and work under a blanket of stars! The reserve includes the following areas in South Kerry: Kells, Caherciveen, , Bray Head, Valentia Island, The Glen-St. Finian’s Bay, Ballinskelligs, Waterville, Caherdaniel and Dromid.

Visit this region of Kerry for spectacular views of the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, Star Clusters and Nebula and much more…enjoy the dark skies of Kerry!

Kerry’s majestic landscape, warm welcome and long tourism tradition has enticed and inspired film makers worldwide. ‘Ryans Daughter’ and ‘Far and Away’ were both filmed near Dingle, ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ features scenes of idyllic Inch Beach and recent episodes of the Star Wars movies were filmed on and in Ballyferriter – showcasing Kerry’s stunning scenery across the world. Visit the fishing village of Portmagee and the Gaeltacht village of Ballyferriter as well as the spectacular Valentia Island to see where all the action and filming took place. Photo: Dark Skies - Steve Lynott Welcome to the Kerry Tourism Activity Brochure sollicitudin volutpat metus ut tristique. Phasellus non arcu vitae odio mattis vulputate. Kerry Beaches | 39

Kerry Beaches Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean tempor et nisi eget tristique. Nulla ipsum odio, rhoncus sit amet dolor aliquam, egestas suscipit massa. Boasting the longest section of coastline on Phasellus accumsan justo a congue vehicula. Aliquam the Wild Atlantic Way, Kerry has hundreds of augue odio, consequat eu blandit vel, porttitor sed dolor. Nunc ut erat egestas, hendrerit urna miles of long sandy beaches just waiting to be explored. Whatever you want from a beach eget, porttitor quam. In efficitur, urna ac efficitur ornare, – a long walk, a quiet picnic, family fun, water quam risus sodales ante, imperdiet interdum lorem lorem sports or some solitude – Kerry has a beach for et nunc. Cras blandit elit nec mauris dictum, vel elementum dui venenatis. Sed ut nisi nec enim accumsan mattis in you all with an exceptionally high standard of id justo. Donec sit amet ipsum efficitur, fringilla mi eget, water quality suitable for bathing. dictum nunc. County Kerry is proud to have been awarded 14 blue flags for its beaches and a marina - the Nam viverra volutpat massa, eget cursus enim feugiat et. Proin non finibus tortor. Suspendisse porttitor velit nec highest number in Ireland. They are located aliquet fringilla. Vestibulum ante at Inch, Ballybunion, Ballyheigue, Banna, Fenit, Kells, Magharabeg Castlegregory, , Rossbeigh, White Strand in Caherciveen, Ballinskelligs and and Fenit Marina. The Blue Flag accreditation is a European award for beaches that reach the highest standards in terms of water quality, cleanliness, facilities, safety and management.

Kerry has four Green Coast Award Beaches - Béal Bán in Ballyferriter, Littor Beach near in North Kerry, Castlegregory Beach on the Dingle Peninsula and Ballinskelligs Beach in South Kerry. The Green Coast Accreditation promotes high environmental standards Dip your toe in the clear waters, and are exceptional places to visit for their draw your name in the sand and unspoiled natural beauty. These beaches have discover lots of marine life. a strong emphasis on community involvement and environmental activities. n ing, Inch Beach Our Kerry beaches are free to enjoy in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Feel the wildness, take a spectacular Winter. photograph or walk for miles. Photo: Award Win Several tour operators offer whale and dolphin watching experiences, both on Eco Tourism | 41 shore and by boat, and most guided tours Eco ourism in Kerry will include information on the local flora and fauna.

Kerry’s biodiversity is internationally Kerry’s clean and green unspoilt environment recognised and it is the last refuge in and its spectacular scenery is the key to our Europe for several plant and animal species. tourism industry. Throughout the county, a diverse range of habitats and species of flora and fauna can be Kerry works hard to sustain the quality of found. Kerry’s incredible diversity of wildlife these resources, so our communities and our has resulted in almost half of the county visitors can continue to enjoy all it has to offer. being designated a Natura 2000 network – a network of natural heritage sites protected across Europe.

The county is home to Ireland’s oldest national park - the 26,000 acre . This expanse of rugged mountains, lakes, waterfalls, lush oak, yew and evergreen woodlands has created a rich ecological diversity and extensive habitat offering a range of species - some of which are quite rare and include the only herd of native red deer.

Skellig Michael off South Kerry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Blasket Islands off the Dingle Peninsula are teeming with birdlife including gannets, puffins and terns.

The wild Atlantic Ocean offers a wealth of marine life and a walk along any of our hundreds of kilometres of shoreline is an opportunity to glimpse the many birds, seals, invertebrates, seaweed, dolphins, porpoises and even whales that have made our coastline their home. Photo: Skellig Peninsula Adventure | 44 Did you know... Adventure | 45 Carrauntoohil is the highest peak on the Adventure island of Ireland. Located in Kerry, it is 1038mts high and is the central peak of the MacGillycuddy Reeks range. In Kerry you can see and experience some of the world’s most outstanding scenery while doing some of the world’s most thrilling activities, with something for every level of ability. Indulge your inner adventurous spirit, amidst the stunning scenery and majestic surroundings of ‘The Kingdom’. Beara Outdoor Adventures Cronin’s Yard - Carrauntoohil Base Camp Curragraigue, Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Mealis, Beaufort, Co. Kerry. Adventure | 46 Tel No: 087 6678618 - www.beara-outdoors.com From Killarney: Take the N72 (Ring of Kerry road) Adventure | 47 Guided Tours / Hillwalking / Canoeing / Mountain Biking / Rock towards Killorglin. After Fossa Village, turn left Climbing / Vintage Jeep Tours. for the . Continue on this road for Social Media: Facebook approximately 8km until you come to Kissane’s Shop and Maxol Service Station. Go over a small bridge and take the next left (signposted for Cronin’s Yard and Tea Black Ridge Mountaineering Room, Carrauntoohil). Proceed to the end of this road, Ardoughter, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. approximately 3km to Cronin’s Yard. Tel No: 083 1867194 / 086 6621721 - www.gokerry.ie Tel No: 064 6624044 - 086 3649690 - www.croninsyard.com Guided walking, hiking, and adventure activities all around Ireland. The traditional starting point for ascents of Ireland’s highest Social Media: Facebook mountain, Carrauntoohil, situated at the entrance to the Hag’s Glen at Mealis, Beaufort. An ideal base from which to explore the Bowling Buddies surrounding countryside. Car parking, Tea room, toilet and shower facilities available. Mile Height, Manor East, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook 5 min walk from Manor Shopping Centre Tel No: 066 7197007 - www.bowlingbuddies.ie 10 Pin Bowling, Skywalker Adventure High Ropes Course, Café, Eclipse Ireland Arcade, Free Parking, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events. Blackwater Bridge, Dromore Old, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Tel No: 064 6682965 or 087 9238794 www.eclipseireland.com Cappanalea Outdoor Education Custom built family orientated equestrian and adventure centre, set in stunning countryside with 5 luxury self catering holiday cottages, & Training Centre bunkhouse, stables and onsite trails. Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Tel No: 066 9769244 - www.cappanalea.ie Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Canoeing, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Rock Climbing, Hillwalking, Orienteering, Raft Building, Backwoods, Elements - Outdoor Learning, Camping, Bushcraft, Field Studies, Environmental Studies, Scout Living and Discovery Camps, Summer Camps. Wine Strand (Tráigh an Fhíona) and Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Baile na nGall () on the Dingle Peninsula. Tel No: 087 2153758 - www.inmyelement.ie Seaweed Foraging and cooking – option of half day seaweed experience, indepth full day or tailor-made workshops. Learn about the fascinating world of seaweeds and the coast on a shoreline walk covering traditional uses, with hands-on experience of foraging followed by a cooking demo (or practical) and taster session. Social Media: Facebook Photo: Charlie Chaplin Statue - Waterville Explorers World Killarney Falconry Baile Na Buaille, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Adventure | 48 1.5km from Dingle town out the Feothanach Road. Locations for hawk walks may change due to Adventure | 49 Tel No: 066 9152822 - www.explorersworld.ie conditions but are normally 5 to 10 minutes Indoor Rock Climbing Wall and Kids Soft Play Centre. from town centre. Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 087 2401551 - www.killarneyfalconry.com Booking is by phone or email [email protected], On line booking will be made available soon. Extreme Sports.ie Killarney Falconry provides group and private guided hawk walks. Nationwide Activities These guided hawk walks are leisurely strolls through the majestic Tel No: 021 4355588 - www.extremesports.ie settings of Killarney with falconer and hawk. Kerry Activities: Archery, Assault Course, Bushcraft, Canoeing, Participants experience flying and interacting with one of Coasteering, Dinghy Sailing, Gorge Walking, Hiking, Mountain nature’s top predators. Biking, Orienteering, Paintballing, Raft Building, River Kayaking, Social Media: Facebook Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Surfing. Social Media: Facebook Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre Irish Adventures Bypass Road, Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6636554 - www.coralleisure.ie Strand Street, Dingle, Co.Kerry. Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre is a public facility, catering for all Tel No: 087 4190318 - www.irishadventures.net levels of ability. Membership and Pay As You Go options available. Sea kayaking trips with Fungie and sea caves, sunset kayak trips, Individuals and Groups of all abilities are welcome. The Centre rock-climbing, coasteering, guided hiking. includes 25m 5 Lane Pool, Learner & Baby Pools, Health Suite, Social Media: Facebook Treatment rooms, State of the Art Fully Equipped Gym, Fitness Studios and Kerry’s largest indoor Sports Arena. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Irish Shooting Sports Meenbanivane, , Co. Kerry. Tel No: 068 46116 - www.irishshootingsports.ie Shooting range catering for complete beginners to the more experienced. All equipment is provided but pre booking is essential. Clay target (shotgun), Indoor Rifle, Indoor Pistol, Archery. Wheelchair accessible with toilet facilities and a tv lounge and childrens playground. Enclosed from the weather and floodlight during winter months. Social Media: Facebook

Kerry Climbing Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 9323527 / 087 7440523 - www.kerryclimbing.ie Kerry Climbing are the leading and premier Mountain Guiding, Rock Climbing and Winter Mountaineering provider in the Kerry region. Specialising in providing qualified mountain guides for Carrauntoohil ascents for individuals, groups of friends and corporate/charity events. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Photo: , Killarney Adventure | 51 Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook We are located just 5 minutes We are located just with over 10,000sq ft of climbing frames, slides, adventure towers slides, adventure ft of climbing frames, with over 10,000sq from Kenmare town on the R571. from Kenmare town Located on the N72 Tralee to Killarney Rd, the N72 Tralee to Located on Star Outdoors Kenmare Activity Centre Star Outdoors Kenmare for parents to relax while children play in a warm, safe and fun in a warm, safe and relax while children play for parents to Units 5 & 6 Mile Height Retail Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Co. Park, Height Retail 5 & 6 Mile Units Dauros, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Dauros, Kenmare, Co. Kayaking, pedal boats, trampoline & slide, banana boat, sailing Kayaking, pedal boats, trampoline for tour operators. Birthday parties, Caters adjacent to Manor West Retail Park. Manor West Retail adjacent to Premier Play Ireland Ltd t/a The Playdium Ltd t/a Ireland Play Premier murder mystery, fully licenced bar & restaurant, hen/stag parties, murder mystery, fully licenced crafts, 1hr Star of Kenmare Cruise, archery, mini golf, paintball, crafts, 1hr Star of Kenmare and indoor games facilities, a café and comfortable seating area comfortable seating games facilities, a café and and indoor environment. Tel No: 066 7192640 - www.theplaydium.ie Tel No: 066 Tel No: 064 6641222 - www.staroutdoors.ie Tel No: 064 6641222 - The Playdium is the largest Indoor Soft Play facility in Co Kerry, Play facility in Co Kerry, is the largest Indoor Soft The Playdium Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Social Media: walking holidays and bootcamps to individuals, groups and walking holidays and bootcamps to individuals, walking and expeditions with nearly 30 years of experience walking and expeditions leading teams of people to the most beautiful regions of the leading teams of people to the most beautiful regions fully operational tracked Army Tank. At Predator Paintball we’ve fully operational tracked Army Tank. At Predator bunkers, six bridges, a base camp, a village, a fort, a church with bunkers, six bridges, a base camp, a village, a fort, We are Ireland’s leading adventure travel company in trekking, We are Ireland’s leading planet. We provide exciting expeditions, climbing courses, planet. We provide exciting expeditions, climbing kayak surfing, navigation race, canoeing and much more. navigation race, canoeing kayak surfing, Situated in Tralee, County Kerry on 27 Acres including 20 acres Situated in Tralee, County Kerry on 27 Acres including Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Ross Castle, Killarney, Dotted around you will encounter Army Jeeps, Army Trucks and a Dotted around you will encounter Army Jeeps, Army Predator Paintballing Pat Walking & Adventure Centre Pat Falvey Walking Mór Active Mór got The Works! Outdoors Ireland Guided kayaking tours on the Lakes of Killarney. Guided kayaking tours on Choose from a variety of activities that include rock climbing, surfing, include rock climbing, a variety of activities that Choose from charities at all levels of experience. a sniper steeple, the Radio Hut on an Island and two 20ft bridges. a sniper steeple, the Radio Hut on an Island and of mature woodland and a 7 acre competition site. The paintball of mature woodland and a 7 acre competition site. hills, streams, area consists of rugged terrain with trees, trails, of fun and adventurous land and water-based outdoor activities. outdoor activities. land and water-based of fun and adventurous develop essential personal skills and enjoyment through a variety through a variety personal skills and enjoyment develop essential Alderwood Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2854277 - www.paintballireland.com Tel No: 064 6644181 - www.patfalvey.com Tel No: 064 6644181 - Tel No: 086 8604563 - www.outdoorsireland.com Tel No: 086 8604563 - Tel No: 086 3890171 - www.moractivetours.com Tel No: 086 2nd Floor, 96 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Killarney, Street, 96 New 2nd Floor, The multi-activity adventures provide you with the opportunity to you with the opportunity adventures provide The multi-activity The Mountain Lodge, Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The Mountain Lodge,

Adventure | 50 Adventure | 53 waterways offering close views of nature, especially wetland birds, waterways offering close Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Just off the Tralee to Listowel road approx. 1km Just off the Tralee to from the main rail station in Tralee. from the main rail station trampoline and kayak hire. Café onsite. (2nd Floor), Killarney Co. Kerry. hire, rock climbing, kids camps, Teenage Activity Challenge, water hire, rock climbing, kids camps, Teenage Activity visit, offering gentle walks, bird hides, a nature boardwalk, guided a nature boardwalk, guided gentle walks, bird hides, visit, offering tours, gift shop and a popular café/bistro overlooking the main lake. overlooking the main and a popular café/bistro tours, gift shop laboratory, before heading outdoors. A 20 metre viewing tower (has A 20 metre viewing tower heading outdoors. laboratory, before Ballyard Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Co. Road, Ballyard Wild ‘n Happy Group Ltd. Activity Centre: Offering sea kayaking trips, sailing courses, dinghy Activity Centre: Offering sea kayaking trips, sailing Kayaking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Coasteering, Day Tours, Kayaking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Coasteering, Day Public Swimming Pools. Public Gym, Astro-turf Pitches, Public Swimming Pools. Public Explore the state-of-the-art interpretive centre and modern nature centre and modern nature interpretive Explore the state-of-the-art Oakpark, Clounalour, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Oakpark, Clounalour, Multi-Day Tours, Travel passes, Outdoor Activity Training. Multi-Day Tours, Travel passes, Outdoor Activity Training. natural setting, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre is a great place to is a great place to Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre natural setting, 95/96 New Street, Killarney Shopping Arcade 95/96 New Street, Killarney Shopping Arcade All equipment provided. and a wide variety of wetland habitat. and a wide variety of wetland elevator access) offers stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding elevator access) offers stunning through the wetlands reeds and area. Short boat trip meanders Squash & Racquetball courts, Indoor Sports Hall. Squash & Racquetball courts, Set on a stunning 9 hectare nature reserve in the most beautiful in the most beautiful 9 hectare nature reserve Set on a stunning Valentia Island Sea Sports Tel No: 086 3890171 - www.wildnhappy.ie Tel No: 087 2980199 - www.valentiaislandseasports.com Tel No: 066 7126700 - www.traleebaywetlands.org Tel No: 066 Tel No: 066 7126442 - www.traleesportscomplex.ie Tel No: 066 7126442 - Tralee Regional Sports & Leisure Centre Tralee Regional Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre Centre Bay Wetlands Tralee The Seafront, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. The Seafront, Knightstown, Valentia Island,

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Kerry’s rainfall, mild winters, temperate summers and the warm influence of the North Atlantic Drift makes County Kerry the perfect fishing destination for both experienced anglers and first-timers.

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Fenit is the most westerly commercial port in Europe and was at one time a major port for the Irish Fishing Industry. Photo: Fishing in Killarney Boat Hire - Denis O’Neill Kerry Blackwater and Lough Brin Plunkett Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. On the Sneem – Kenmare road, 13km from Kenmare. Angling | 56 Tel No: 064 6631970 River can also be accessed from the R568 - 12km Angling | 57 Fishing gear, bait, state licences, permits, boat hire and ghillies. from Sneem. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Tel No: 064 6682003 - www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/ southwest/laune.htm Salmon and sea trout fishing on the Kerry Blackwater. Sea trout Deep Sea Dingle and brown trout fishing on Lough Brin. Boat hire available. The Harbour, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 087 2213900 - www.deepseadingle.com Sea angling, whale & dolphin & bird watching. Social Media: Facebook Kerry Sea Angling Charters Marina Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2843283 - www.kerryseaanglingcharters.com Fenit Sea Angling Sea Angling - all types of trips around the Kerry coast eg Fenit, Tralee, Co. Kerry. birdwatching, harbour tours, mackerel trips. Bait and tackle Tel No: 086 0881977 / 066 7124524 supplied if required. www.discoverireland.ie John Deady runs his purpose built boat, Kerry Coleen out of Fenit Harbour in County Kerry. Offering deep sea angling, fishing Laune River, Boats 1 and 2 excursions, marine and sea-life tours in one of the most scenic Beat 1: Laune Bridge to the lake areas in the South West of Ireland. Enjoy Tralee bay, Brandon bay, Beat 2. Between Laune Bridge and Beaufort Bridge Kerry Head and across the mouth of the Shannon or further west Tel No: 026 41221 - www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/ to the Blasket Islands. southwest/laune.htm Salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing. Fishing Trips - John Buckley Social Media: Facebook Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 086 8435028 Guided fishing arranged on all of Killarney and Kerry’s lakes and rivers. Gear supplied if requested. Pick up from accommodation arranged. Half day or full trips available. Social Media: Facebook

Kenmare Angling & Sightseeing Tours The Pier, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2592209 - www.discoverireland.ie Fishing is the main activity here, but we also visit the seals and castles. We fish for mackerel, pollack, conger eel, dogfish, ray and ling. We advise that no matter how good the weather, you bring warm clothing, good footwear and a camera. Rods and bait provided. Photo: Abbey Murphy Nee Cummings Fenit Harbour & Marina Angling | 59

float - artificial flies, or try a small spinner. 6½ miles from Kenmare and 1 mile off the Kenmare 6½ miles from Kenmare worthwhile angling. Recommended methods include worms, using a worthwhile angling. Recommended methods include Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook 3 miles from the village of Sneem. to Killarney road, at Molls Gap. to Killarney road, at been created. Holds a very good stock of Rainbow Trout. Stocked been created. Holds a very good stock of Rainbow hired if required. southwest/rainbows/barfinny.htm southwest/rainbows/barfinny.htm An attractive, clear water long, narrow, 14 acre, very convenient, An attractive, clear water long, narrow, 14 acre, Lough Barfinnihy Lough Fada roadside lough, where numerous roadside angling sites have roadside lough, where numerous roadside angling worthwhile regularly to maintain a high stock density and give A 35 acre mountain lough in a superb location. Access is open and A 35 acre mountain lough in a superb location. Access angling returns. Recommended angling methods include worms angling returns. Recommended angling methods excellent, the rocky shoreline 100% fishable and the sparkling clean, excellent, the rocky shoreline 100% fishable and the a very good clear lake waters especially attractive. The lake holds density and give and is stocked regularly to maintain a high stock stock of small wild native Brown Trout and adult Rainbow Trout stock of small wild native Brown Trout and adult Tel No: 064 6634720 - www.fishinginireland.info/trout/ Tel No: 064 6682003 - www.fishinginireland.info/trout/ 11 miles south-west from Kenmare on the N70 and 11 miles south-west from Kenmare on the

- with a float artificial flies, or try a small spinner. Boats can be - with a float artificial flies, or try a small spinner.

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Angling | 58 Owenascaul River Lough Anascaul Annascaul, Co. Kerry. Angling | 60 Tel No: 026 41222 - www.discoverireland.ie Angling | 61 The Owenascaul River drains into Dingle Bay in County Kerry. It holds good stocks of grilse and sea trout which can be fished from June.

Seano’s Fishing Bunavalla, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. 1km from the Bunavalla Pier from which Skellig Tours depart. Tel No: 087 2069471 - www.seanosbus.com Fishing outings along the coastline on a fine day for up to 3 people. 1 1/2 hours or stay out for as long as you want. All fishing gear provided & life jackets. Participate in checking lobster pots. Photo: Caherciveen Marina

Upper Lake Killarney Black Valley, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: www.discoverireland.ie The Upper Lake in Killarney, County Kerry holds small brown trout and gets a good run of salmon from early in the season to the end of June.

Valentia Fishing Ballyhearny Lower, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 6871267 / 066 9476420 www.valentiafishing.com Deep Sea Angling trips around Valentia Island and the Skelligs Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram

Wild Atlantic Sea Tours Fenit, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 086 4044671 - www.wildatlanticseatours.com Jet Kayak and Angling Tours. Social Media: Facebook Photo: Dingle Harbour Art | 62 Art Art | 63

Kerry’s stunning landscapes and seascapes have nurtured artists creativity and its majestic scenery continues to inspire.

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Cill Rialaig Arts Centre - In 1991, The Cill Rialaig Project began the rescue and restoration of a small pre-famine village on Bolus Head at the very end of the Iveragh Peninsula, thus creating an artists retreat that has attracted over 3,500 artists from Ireland and the world. Art | 65

Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: (Between the Dingle Bookshop and The Barber (Between the Dingle Upper Green Street, Dingle Co. Kerry. Upper Green Street, Library Building (same entrance), Selbourne Street, Library Building (same Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. No. 2 Tiernaboul, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Shopping Centre, Railway Road, Kenmare, Road, Kenmare, Railway Centre, Shopping Kenmare Pottery Painting Studio, including canvas painting and glass fusing. painting and glass Studio, including canvas Pottery Painting at the top of Green Street) at the top of Green On the Skellig Ring, 15.3km from Caherciveen, On the Skellig Ring, 15.3km from Caherciveen, Parking, toilet facilities, tea & coffee onsite. Cinema Lane, Main Street, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Cinema Lane, Main Street, Ballybunion, Co.Kerry. Community Theatre & Arts Centre - Drama, Film Screenings, Community Theatre & Arts Exhibitions. Children’s Drama and Art most days to meet visitors. Cottage Art Studio Carnegie Arts Centre Carnegie Cill Rialaig Arts Centre Clay Fun Art Studio Visitor Arts Centre showing Irish and international art and superior Visitor Arts Centre showing Irish and international Art & Craft Workshop, Ceramic Classes, Gallery, 3D hands & feet. Art & Craft Workshop, Ceramic Classes, Gallery, 3D Adult & Children Art Classes with Marie Brennan. craft including best of local - café, outdoor clay pizza oven and adult craft including best of local - café, outdoor clay pizza and children art workshops. artist Carol Cronin, and a working studio where the artist is present artist Carol Cronin, and a working studio where the showing an ongoing exhibition of original paintings by seascape showing an ongoing exhibition Art and Mór Art and Tel No: 086 1031074 - www.carolcronin.com Tel No: 086 1031074 - Tel No: 083 3912463 - www.clayfun.ie Tel No: 086 0664435 - www.thecottagestudiogallery.com Tel No: 064 6648701 - www.carnegieartskenmare.ie Tel No: 064 6648701 - Tel No: 086 4554988 - www.art-and-mor.com Tel No: 086 Tel No: 066 9479277 - www.cillrialaigartscentre.com 12.4km from Waterville. The Carol Cronin Gallery The Carol Cronin The Carol Cronin Gallery was established in 2009. It is both a gallery The Carol Cronin Gallery Photo: Kenmare Bay Kenmare Photo:

Art | 64 Art | 67 Pottery making and painting for the visitor. Tea and pancakes in visitor. Tea and pancakes and painting for the Pottery making exhibits. Toilet. Woodland walks. Artwork the countryside. Social Media: Facebook – Irish Artist Rebecca Carroll Strand, Asdee, Co. Kerry. Glenwood Studio, Littor 087 4676629 - www.rebeccacarroll.ie Tel No: 087 4577979 / 1: Art Studio & Gallery visit – by By appointment only. Option Option 2: Art Classes – 1 to 1 Adults & appointment. Cost: Free. – includes all material & refreshments. Children - 3 hour sessions plus accommodation - Adults Option 3: Two day Art residency sessions including all material. Option only. Consists of 1 on 1 art sessions – call to discuss. Cost: to be 4: Customised, Bespoke Art available. arranged. Accommodation Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Marjorie Cunningham Artwork Cunningham Marjorie Co. Kerry. Tralee, Rathanny, Studio, Tanglefield turn road, take the Tralee/Castleisland From the main At the top of this road, Garden Centre. at The Tanglefield Drive for 3.3 kilometres. turn right. the right. studio is on 8246075 Tel No: 086 Did you know... Did most is one of Ireland’s Pauline Bewick for more artists who has acclaimed her life in represented than 70 years canvas and sculpture, paper, sketchbooks, Collection of 250 works tapestry. Her Kerry Seven Ages Exhibition which includes the display at Library Place is on permanent public can admire her Killorglin where the work free of charge. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram workshops available on request. Road, km from Waterville. born artist Madeleine Maria Weber. One to One photography born artist Madeleine Maria Weber. One to One Waterville, Co. Kerry. unforgettable landscape photography & paintings by German unforgettable landscape photography & paintings pottery and get involved in other arts and craft projects. Ceramics pottery and get involved in other arts and craft A fun and creative studio in Listowel where you can paint your own A fun and creative studio in Listowel where you safe. Fun and relaxing pottery painting, decoupage and more for safe. Fun and relaxing pottery painting, decoupage On the R567 road, 2km from the N70 On the R567 road, 2km from the N70 Ring Madeleine Maria Weber Photography & Art Gallery One of a kind art gallery on the Skellig Ring, displaying One of a kind art gallery on the Skellig Ring, displaying gallery/studio where you will see a wide variety of local scenes of gallery/studio where you will see a wide variety of Adult art classes Feb, June & Oct please book in advance. Visit our Adult art classes Feb, June original art & prints. are glazed and fired in our kiln making them dishwasher and food are glazed and fired in our kiln making them dishwasher all the family. Bookings by phone or through Facebook. 3 William Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 089 4584081 Tel No: 066 7180055 / 086 1504030 - www.janehilliard.com Tel No: 066 7180055 / Tel No: 085 7803273 - www.MadeleineMariaWeber.com The Little Lilac Studio The Jane Hilliard Gallery The Jane Hilliard The Tralee Shopping Centre, Bridge Street, The Tralee Shopping Tralee, Co. Kerry.

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Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook lunch. Group painting demonstrations also available. Enjoy the lunch. Group painting demonstrations www.ronniemooreartist.com www.stephenpowerphotos.com/section352708.html include tea/coffee and home baking and the full day includes include tea/coffee and beautiful Valentia Island and the Skellig Ring, with acclaimed beautiful Valentia Island and the Skellig Ring, with Waterville, Co. Kerry. Watercolour artist/teacher providing painting demonstrations and painting demonstrations artist/teacher providing Watercolour participants leave with a completed, mounted painting. Sessions participants leave with a photography book author, teacher and commercial photographer photography book author, teacher and commercial Stephen Power - tailor-made to suit your photographic needs Stephen Power - tailor-made to suit your photographic Accommodation available. Ronnie Moore Painting School Painting Moore Ronnie Gortreagh, Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Co. Kerry. Killarney, Fossa, Gortreagh, One-to-one and small group photography tuition on and around One-to-one and small group photography tuition experience of visiting a working artist at their studio. experience of visiting a working classes for visitors. Groups of approximately 2 – 6 for painting 2 – 6 for painting Groups of approximately classes for visitors. All materials provided and morning or full day. classes, either 7 km from Killarney on route to Gap of Dunloe. Killarney on route 7 km from comprehensive range of courses for the local community as well comprehensive range of as a regular programme of arts events. as a regular programme and current level of skill. Tuition available all-year round. and current level of skill. Tuition available all-year Valentia Photography Workshops Take N72, then L4040 for 1.5km Take N72, Tel No: 086 0633618 / 064 6644430 0633618 / 064 6644430 Tel No: 086 Tel No: 086 0258166 Tel No: 066 9478956 - www.techamergin.com Tel No: 066 9478956 - & Arts Centre Tech Amergin under the aegis of Kerry ETB organises a wide and Tech Amergin under the Tech Amergin Community Education Tech Amergin Community Tinnies Upper, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry.

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The tradition of needlepoint lace Craft making was developed into an industry in Kenmare shortly after the arrival of the Kerry has a wealth of talented Poor Clare nuns to the town in 1861, and is still carried on at the Kenmare Lace craft makers and designers who and Design Centre today. use traditional and new methods in the process of fine craft making. Craft | 73 www.kerrycraftedglass.com 5 miles from Killarney on the N22. 5 miles from Killarney Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Located beside Clogher beach, between Located beside Clogher and Dún Chaoin. Ballyferriter village your own pot with the help of an experienced potter and enjoy your own pot with the help of an experienced potter home baking and local produce in the Café upstairs. Workshop open to the public with shop on site. Workshop open to the public industry was started by the Poor Clare Nuns in Kenmare in 1800’s. Nuns in Kenmare in 1800’s. started by the Poor Clare industry was Knockataggle More, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Knockataggle More, Pottery Workshop - Showroom and Café. Try your hand at making Pottery Workshop - Showroom and Café. Try your Mouth blown hand made glass using all recycled material. Mouth blown hand made Louis Mulcahy Pottery Kerry Crafted Glass Kenmare Lace and Design Centre and Design Lace Kenmare Learn about the history of Kenmare Lace and how this unique and how this unique the history of Kenmare Lace Learn about and viewings. Demonstrations Clogher, Ballyferriter, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Clogher, Ballyferriter, Tel No: 087 2346998 / 064 6642978 / 064 6641491 2346998 / 064 6642978 Tel No: 087 Tel No: 086 0503512 - Tel No: 066 9156229 - www.louismulcahy.com Tel No: 066 9156229 - The Heritage Centre, The Square, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Co. Square, Kenmare, The Centre, The Heritage www.briandestaic.com Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Inchaloughra, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Industrial Estate, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Industrial Estate, Dingle, bespoke hand crafted furniture made to commission. Upper Main Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Upper Main Street, Dingle, Workshop open to the public to visit for chair making Workshop open to the public to visit for chair making traditional techniques. Sean’s unique celtic designs are inspired by the traditional techniques. Sean’s unique celtic designs in the natural surroundings of the west coast of Ireland. Scarves, in the natural surroundings of the west coast of Ireland. and the team in blankets and more designed and woven by Fiadh handmade by master craftsman Sean Daly at his workshop using handmade by master craftsman Main Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Factory & Visitor Centre – Unit 4 Ballinaboola Factory & Visitor Centre Diamond Showroom, Toilet Facilities. Coffee, Tea, Refreshments. Coffee, Tea, Refreshments. Toilet Facilities. Diamond Showroom, accommodated. Bus groups Fiadh Woven Design Dingle Crystal Dingle Candle Parfumerie Brian de Staic Jewellers & Visitor Centre & Visitor Jewellers de Staic Brian Dingle. Visit the workshop to see the production process. Shop on site. Shop on site. Dingle. Visit the workshop to see the production process. High quality woven accessories inspired by colours and patterns High quality woven accessories inspired by colours rich heritage and breathtaking landscape of Ireland’s west coast. rich heritage and breathtaking landscape of Ireland’s Candle Making, Parfumerie, Handmade in Dingle. Candle Making, Parfumerie, Goldsmith Workshop, Handcrafted Jewellery Tours, Presentation Jewellery Tours, Presentation Handcrafted Goldsmith Workshop, Goose Island Workshop A family business specialising in hand-cut Irish crystal. Each piece is A family business specialising demonstrations, chair making courses, Windsor chairs and demonstrations, chair making courses, Windsor on Celtic Jewellery by master goldsmiths. Bus tours/Bookings, Bus tours/Bookings, by master goldsmiths. on Celtic Jewellery Tel No: 066 7139896 - www.Gooseislandworkshop.ie Tel No: 087 7542141 - www.fiadh.ie Tel No: 066 9151550 - www.dinglecrystal.ie Tel No: 066 9151550 - Tel No: 066 9152622 - www.dinglecandle.com Tel No: 066 9152622 - Tel No: 066 9151298 / 087 1669211 - 9151298 / 087 1669211 Tel No: 066 The Wood, Dingle, Co Kerry. Dingle, The Wood,

Craft | 72 Craft | 75 www.skelligpottery.com Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Skellig Pottery the road to the top of the hill. from 1st weekend in December up to Christmas. www.originalkerry.shop www.nugoldsmith.com Upper Green Street, Dingle, Co Kerry. Upper Green Street, Upper Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Upper Green Street, posted. Ballinclemessig, Ballyheigue, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Ballyheigue, Ballinclemessig, Pottery Workshops for kids, adults and groups. No experience Pottery Workshops for kids, adults and groups. Causeway Road (R551) Causeway NU Goldsmith Monson Irish Jewellery Irish Monson necessary. All work is fired in the kiln and can be collected or necessary. All work is fired in the kiln and can Cealla Cnoic, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. goldsmith, Utsch. Email for appointment goldsmith, Niamh Utsch. [email protected]. [email protected]. 4km from Ballyheigue Church on Ballyheigue Ballyheigue Church 4km from Original Kerry Gift & Craft Shop Original Kerry Gift Contemporary jewellery handmade on the premises by Irish Contemporary jewellery handmade Craft Demonstrations, Wood Jewellery Making, Wooden Gift Making Making, Wooden Gift Making Wood Jewellery Craft Demonstrations, Original Kerry makers and is an information point for the Original Kerry makers and is an information point and Original Kerry Craft Trail. It also runs craft workshops exhibitions throughout the year as well as Christmas markets exhibitions throughout the year as well as Christmas Turn off the main Ring of Kerry road onto the R565. Turn off the main Ring of Kerry road onto and follow Take the second left after the small bridge Tel No: 083 8520705 - www.originalkerry.com / Tel No: 083 8520705 - Tel No: 087 9593162 - Tel No: 087 0977388 - www.monson.ie Tel No: 087 The Original Kerry Gift and Craftshop stocks the work of The Original Kerry Gift and

Craft | 74 Culture | 76 Culture | 77 Did you know... John B Keane (1928-2002) was born and Culture raised in Listowel. He wrote 19 plays including Sive, Big Maggie and The Field which was made into a film starring Kerry is home to the National Folk Richard Harris in 1990. His pub in Listowel Theatre of Ireland, sections of the now run by his son, Billy, features pub Sliabh Luachra Music Trail and a deep theatre and live music weekly. and rich literary heritage, celebrated throughout the county and at festivals such as the Internationally acclaimed Listowel Writers Week. Photo: Cahergeal Stone Fort Culture | 78 | Culture

Photo: Abbey Murphy Nee Cummings Photo: Traditional Music Session Tralee Photo: Water Mill, Knocknagoshel – Marian Collins Dingle Bay

Traditional IrishMusicandStorytellinginTínteánCeoil–An Three ResidentialCoursesforboysandgirlsaged10.5to17years The LanguageCourseforadultsandfamilieswillcommencein Tel No:0874566515-www.colaistebbb.ie Tel No:0872877779 Tel No:0667138137-www.clft.ie/irish-college/ quizzes, disco,céilíetc.Goodvarietyoffoodandplentyit. every summer. Coláiste Bhréanainn, Coláiste Mhichíl Coláiste Gaeilge-Bréanainn Cookery School.Hillwalking.PaddleBoarding.FishingontheWild Cultural ExperienceVenue.CookingDemonstrationfromDingle music, dancing,singingandmuchmore. Comharchumann ForbathaanLeithTriúighTeo., Co. Chiarraí. Irish coursesforpupilsfrom10-16yearsofagewhichincludesport, mid Summer2018.ThecoursewillprovideparticipantswithIrish Baile anBhuineánaigh,Co.Chiarraí stimulating classeswhicharebasedonthelatestlearner-centred Full programmeofactivitiesfrommorning‘tillate.Livelyand Irish tuitionfromexperttutors.SummerLanguageCourseis Language tuition. Atlantic Way.Course-onlyoptionavailableonrequest. A rangeoffunactivitiestokeepchildrenoccupiedallowingthem Sandhill Rd.,Ballybunion,Co.Kerry. Scoil MhichUil,DúnGéagain,Baile‘nSceilg, Halla leChéile,BaileUíDhuinn,Bréanainn,Co.Chíarraí. perfect forthosewishingtoimprovetheirIrishandwho facilities areofferedthroughCampaSamhraidhSummerCamp, teaching methods.Afternoonactivities:football,soccer,basketball, to sampletheIrishlanguageinarelaxedenvironment–these wish tosampleatleisureoneoftheworld’soldestlanguages. Social Media:Facebook-Twitter Social Media:Facebook Social Media:Facebook volleyball, tennis,art,swimming,walks.Eveningactivities:singing, Culture | 79 | Culture Culture | 81

Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre & Theatre St. John’s together for an evening of storytelling and song to pass the night. and while you are here enjoy a cup of tea to the stories of others, theatre and film. Coffee shop and toilets available and wheelchair toilets available and wheelchair film. Coffee shop and theatre and July and August). Put a sod in the fire, tell us your story and listen July and August). Put a sod friendly. Halla le Chéile, Baile Uí Dhuinn, Bréanainn, Co. Chíarraí. Halla le Chéile, Baile Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. A 528 seater ampi-style theatre and performance space with an A 528 seater ampi-style theatre and performance Kitchen from bygone days and calls to mind the old tradition Kitchen from bygone days Comharchumann Forbatha an Leith Triúigh Teo., Comharchumann Forbatha Cafe and wine bar. of “bothántaíocht” when neighbours and friends would gather of “bothántaíocht” when scone! and a delicious home-made extensive and wide-ranging programme of events all year round. extensive and wide-ranging programme of events Year round programme of music, drama, art exhibitions, children’s art exhibitions, children’s programme of music, drama, Year round Tel No: 066 7138137 - www.cflt.ie/tintean/ Tel No: 066 7138137 - Tel No: 068 27972 - www.tintean.com Tel No: 068 22566 - www.stjohnstheatrelistowel.com 22566 - www.stjohnstheatrelistowel.com Tel No: 068 The Tinteán Ceoil is a replica of the traditional old Irish Cottage The Tinteán Ceoil is a replica 19.30 (extra night on Thursdays during Tinteán Ceoil every Monday Tinteán Ceoil Tinteán Theatre The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Co. Listowel, The Square, Photo: Trad session in Dingle in session Trad Photo: - The National Folk Theatre of Ireland of Theatre Folk National The - Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Siamsa Tíre Siamsa Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Museum Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Museum Irish Languages Courses for Adults Irish Languages year round showcasing the works of Irish and international artists year round showcasing the works of Irish and international to perform in an informal setting, and anyone can join in the fun. to perform in an informal setting, and anyone can theatrical entertainment and music for all ages - including touring theatrical entertainment and music for all ages - including to learn traditional and songs in Irish throughout the to learn traditional Irish dance and songs in Irish programme consists of a mixture of conversation classes by day programme consists of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Irish Language and Heritage Courses for Adult Learners in Irish Language and Heritage the heart of the Gaeltacht or Irish Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry, in productions and music for all tastes. A visual arts gallery open all productions and music for all tastes. A visual arts provides a summer season of traditional Irish music, song and provides a summer season of traditional Irish music, Music Awards 2017 & IMRO Overall National Venue of the year 2017. Venue of the year 2017 & IMRO Overall National Music Awards Mike The Pies is an award winning, lively and popular music & and popular music is an award winning, lively Mike The Pies Mike The Pies - Music Venue - Music The Pies Mike Listowel Rambling House takes place at Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Listowel Rambling House takes place at Seanchaí Invites traditional Irish musicians, singers and storytellers along Invites traditional Irish musicians, singers and storytellers Museum on the last Thursday of every month. Courses for particular groups may be organised on request. The Courses for particular groups and Rambling House Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne - Oidhreacht Chorca Admission is free and tea/coffee and light refreshments are served. Admission is free and tea/coffee and light refreshments One of Ireland’s busiest theatres and arts centres Siamsa Tíre One of Ireland’s busiest theatres and arts centres and a series of field trips/walks/lectures/concerts/céilí at night. 3 and a series of field trips/walks/lectures/concerts/céilí Heritage or 4 day Irish Language, courses and Hillwalking available. are run throughout the year for adult learners of all standards. are run throughout the events venue in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Every week famous acts in music week famous acts in Listowel, Co. Kerry. Every events venue here. Hot Press Live from around Ireland perform and comedy and seasonal workshops for children. comedy, drama, contemporary dance, children’s theatre, local comedy, drama, contemporary dance, children’s theatre, dance from May to September. Also provides visitors with workshops dance from May to September. Also provides visitors season. From October to April the theatre hosts a full range of season. From October to April the theatre hosts a Tel No: 068 22212 - www.kerrywritersmuseum.com Tel No: 066 9156100 - www.oidhreacht.ie Tel No: 066 9156100 - Tel No: 068 21259 - www.mikethepies.com Tel No: 068 Tel No: 066 7123055 - www.siamsatire.com 24 The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry. 28 Patrick Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Listowel, Street, 28 Patrick Toilets and disabled facilities. Town Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry. -speaking area of West Kerry (13km/8 miles west of Dingle). Courses -speaking area of West Kerry

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The Ring of Kerry is a 179km circular Cycling driving route around the Iveragh Peninsula that takes the visitor through thousands Kerry is an ideal location for anyone of years of history, amidst majestic landscapes and stunning seascapes. who wants some serious cycling or for those who simply want to explore the county at a leisurely pace. Cycling routes on Kerry Head in the north of the county and the on the Dingle Peninsula, both have cycle gradient signage which indicates distance to summit and gradient. Photo: Cycling through the Gap of Dunloe of Gap the through Cycling Photo: The Beach Box

Cycling | 84 Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. In the center of Castlegregory Village Cycling | 85 Tel No: 066 7169681 - www.thebeachbox.ie Craft and gift shop with Bicycle Hire. Social Media: Facebook

Casey’s Cycles New St., Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 066 9472474 - www.bikehirekerry.com All bike rentals include helmet, lock, repair kit, c/w pump, route maps, hi-vis vests. Large groups and long term rentals can be accommodated. Social Media: Facebook

Dingle Electric Bike Experience Dingle, Co.Kerry. Tel No: 086 0848378 - www.dinglebikes.com Dingle Electric Bike Experience offers a unique eco friendly adventure involving local food, heritage, culture and people. We offer Bike Hire (including delivery and collection) across a range of easy to use electric bikes & also high quality regular bicycles. Social Media: Facebook

Finnegan’s Cycles 37/38 Henry Street & 1 Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Straight across from Kenmare Post Office. Tel No: 064 6641083 - www.finneganscycles.com Bike hire available - Road Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Kids’ Bikes, etc. Social Media: Facebook

Green Road Cycle Tours Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 7480044 - www.greenroadcycletours.com Cycle tour company that provide fully guided tours of Killarney National Park, the Iveragh, Dingle, Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. Tour includes guide, bike, helmet and pannier. Option to be picked up and dropped back to accommodation. 6-seater Van for private tours also available. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram K.G.C. Bicycles Paddy’s Bike Shop Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Dykegate Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Cycling | 87 Cycling | 86 Approx 1 mile from town centre. Dingle Town Centre, 50 metres from Main Street. Tel No: 087 2833814 - www.killorglingeneralcycles.com/ Tel No: 066 9152311 - www.paddysbikeshop.com Bike Hire Sales & Repairs. Bike Tours. Bicycle rental and repair shop. Social Media: Facebook Pedals and Boots Cafe Killarney Bike Rental Lauragh, Beara Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The Café is located on the R571 halfway between Tel No: 087 2363044 - www.killarneybikerental.com Kenmare and Castletownbere on the Beara Peninsula. Daily & weekly rental rates for adult, kids, tag alongs and buggy bikes. Tel No: 064 6683101 - www.pedalsandboots.ie Bike hire with café, showering and toilet facilities. Maps of local walks and cycles provided. Lemon Rock Bike Tours (Motor Cycles) Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6694109 - www.lemonrockbiketours.com Motorcycle rental and touring company specialising in Wild Atlantic Tralee Gas & Bicycle Supplies Way tours. Motorcycle Hire. Wild Atlantic Way Motorcycle Tour. BMW High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Motorcycle Rental. Tel No: 066 7122018 Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Bicycle hire and recommendations for leisurely and picturesque cycling routes. The Mountain Man Outdoor Shop Strand Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 066 9152400 / 087 2976569 www.themountainmanshop.com Helmets, Locks, High Vis Vests, High Vis DrawString Daypack included. Self guided route maps included. Children seats and helmets available for kids. Bike for kids also available. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter

O’Sullivans Bike Hire Beech Road & Muckross Rd., Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6622389 / 064 6631282 www.killarneyrentabike.com O’Sullivan Cycles provide very flexible bicycle renting arrangements. As a member of Premier Raleigh Rent-a-Bike it is possible to rent from one location and drop off at another. Social Media: Facebook Equestrian | 88 Did you know... Equestrian | 89

Ireland is famous for its racehorses Equestrian and beaches so when the two meet its ‘Winner All Right!’ Why not catch a meeting Horse trekking is a wonderful way on Rossbeigh, Ballyheigue or Béal Bán Beaches. to explore Kerry. There are several horse trekking experiences on offer from coastal treks along quiet sandy beaches to country trails and through forests and woods. Several of the county’s equestrian centres also offer one-off riding lessons for visitors. Dress up, back a horse and enjoy a wonderful day out at a race meeting in Killarney, Listowel or Dingle. Photo: Ladies Day - Listowel Races John Kelliher Abbeyglen Equestrian Centre & Saddlery Dromquinna Stables & Riding School Lyre, Milltown, Co. Kerry. 5kms from Kenmare on the road to Sneem (N70). Equestrian | 90 Tel No: 066 9767714 Tel No: 064 6641043 / 086 1083318 Equestrian | 91 www.abbeyglenequestriancentre.com www.dromquinna-stables.com Horse Riding Lessons, Trekking, Pony Camps, Onsite Saddlery Shop. Horse Trekking along the beautiful Kenmare Bay and the Wild Social Media: Facebook Atlantic Way. Riding lessons, pony riding for small children, weekend pony club for children, horse training facilities, carriages for special occasions, established 1949. Dingle Horse Riding Social Media: Facebook-Instagram The Stables, Baile na Buaile, Dingle, Co. Kerry. From Dingle Town: Up Main Street, continue on Goat Street to top of hill, at apex after Ash Mount Terrace, Eagle Rock Equestrian Centre turn right. Follow road for 1km, we are on the right Caherdaniel, Co, Kerry. through the red gates. Tel No: 066 9475145 - www.Eaglerockcentre.com Tel No: 066 9152155 / 086 8211225 Horse trekking on the beautiful Derrynane beaches for all levels of www.dinglehorseriding.com riding abilities (minimum age 7 years) Horse riding holidays and day treks on the Dingle Peninsula. Social Media: Facebook Beginner to advanced and suitable for children. Tack supplied, riding helmets, boots and rainwear. Also provide 3 - 7 day Killarney Riding Stables post to post Trail Riding Holidays for Intermediate and Strong Killarney Riding Stables is located 1 mile (1.5km) Intermediate riders around the Peninsula, staying in a different location each night. West of Killarney town on the N72 road. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Tel No: 064 6631686 - www.kerrytrailride.com Killarney Riding Stables offers Trail Riding in Killarney National Park for 1, 2 and 3 hours taking in beautiful views of Killarney Lakes and Mountains. A unique horse tour tailored to individual level of riding ability and experience is provided. All rides are supervised by guides with special care taken of nervous or beginner riders. Riding Style is English, friendly and helpful guides. Riding Helmets and Rubber Boots are provided at no extra charge. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Photo: Horses Galloping on Rossbeigh Beach Photo: Listowel Races - John Kelliher KPR Pony Rides Pony Tales Stables Shanara, Kilbognet, Beaufort, Co. Kerry. Laharn, Faha, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Equestrian | 92 One mile up the road from Farmstead Lodge on the left. Tel No: 086 2236762 / 064 6644025 Equestrian | 93 Tel No: 087 7445094 - www.kprponyrides.com www.ponytalesstables.com Child’s first pony ride - lead walk with adult - groom and feed a Pony Tales Stables is a riding school near Killarney located just pony on the farm. Summer Pony Camps. 6 miles from Killarney and Milltown, centrally located in Faha, Social Media: Facebook Killarney, just 10 minutes from Killorglin. With spectacular views of the famous Gap of Dunloe. Pony Tales Stables offers riding tuition, livery, schooling & breaking and seasonal pony camps. Longs Horse Riding Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Ventry, Co. Kerry. 4miles West of Dingle on the R559. Few Hundred Yards After Village Brown Fingerpost Sign on right. Racing in Killarney Tel No: 087 2250286 - www.longsriding.com The Racecourse, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Horse Riding on Ventry Beach. Beach & Mountain Riding. On the Ross Road, Killarney All Different levels catered For. Tel No: 064 6631125 - www.killarneyraces.ie Social Media: Facebook 12 days of racing per year. Three days in May, five days in July and four days in August. O’Connor’s Horse Riding & Pony Trekking Social Media: Facebook-Twitter , Castlegregory, Co.Kerry. Tel No: 066 7139216 / 087 1339139 / 087 1276328 Racing in Listowel www.beachhorseriding.com The Racecourse, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Guided rides on long sandy beaches. Experienced and On the Tralee Road, Listowel inexperienced catered for. Tel No: 068 21144 / 068 21172 - www.listowelraces.ie Social Media: Facebook 9 days horseracing annually. Two days in June and seven days in September. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter

Rossbeigh Beach Horse Riding Centre Tel No: 087 2379110 - www.beachtrek.ie Horse trekking with ponies and guides in the environs of Glenbeigh and Rossbeigh Beach. Hats, boots supplied. Toilet facilities. Booking in advance is required. Social Media: Facebook

Tralee Equestrian Centre Tonevane, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Take N86 from Tralee towards Dingle. After Blennerville village, take left turn for ‘Clahane’. Immediate right. 1.1km turn left. Tel No: 089 2584650 / 066 7117800 www.traleeequestriancentre.com Horse and pony mountain trekking, beach rides and indoor riding school. BHS Instructors, AIRE approved. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Photo: Racing on Béal Ban Beach Photo: @Storytravellers - Skellig Island Food & Drinks | 94 Food & Drinks Food & Drinks | 95

Kerry’s coastal location, its long tradition of farming, food production and its green environment, results in fresh, locally grown food of the highest quality being widely available throughout the year.

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Bácús is a scratch bakery on the Dingle Peninsula crafting Irish and European artisan breads in the traditional method. Atlantic Irish Seaweed Caherdaniel, Co, Kerry. Food & Drinks | 96 Tel No: 086 1062110 - www.atlanticirishseaweed.com Food & Drinks | 97 We offer a range of customised seaweed workshops and food experiences that can include a guided foreshore walk, a slideshow and talk and tasting experience with up to 8 dishes and beverages prepared with seaweed. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram

Cookarama Various locations – Listowel, Tralee, Scartaglin and Lixnaw. Tel No: 087 9815181 Have you got young budding chefs who love spending time in the kitchen, if so we have the perfect summer activity for them.

Cookarama cooking summer camps for kids aged 4-12. Photo: Dingle Food Festival Social Media: Facebook

Dingle Cookery School An Choill, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 086 8723521 - www.dinglecookeryschool.com Using local quality ingredients in a comfortable purpose built space the Dingle Cookery School is a fantastic place to learn how to cook or to perfect a craft. The school offers a vast variety of activities from Sunday Brunch to Fermentation, from Sensational Seafood to Sourdough Bread Making and many other unique culinary experiences such as ‘Catch and Cook’ and ‘Traditional Irish Cooking’. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram

The Dingle Whiskey Distillery The Old Mill, Milltown, Dingle, Co. Kerry About 2km from Dingle town, on the right just after Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan - Friends having a picnic in South Kerry crossing Milltown Bridge. Tel No: 066 4029011 086 7775551 - www.dingledistillery.ie Offering tours and tastings - tours are approx. 1hr duration and include a tour of the facility with an insight into the production processes of Dingle Whiskey, Gin and Vodka and concludes with a tasting. Toilet facilities. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Photo: Dick Macks Dingle Food & Drinks | 99 5 miles West from Castlemaine Village and 1 mile past 5 miles West from Castlemaine Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter We are 4.5km from Listowel town on the from Listowel town We are 4.5km Boolteens Village on the right hand side of the road 5 Boolteens Village on Skellig Coast Kitchen learning how to make and bake either Irish Scones or Irish learning how to make and bake either Irish Scones for all the family, Reflexology and Massage treatments. Reflexology and for all the family, session. her knowledge to make this a thoroughly enjoyable miles East from Inch Beach on R561 miles East from Inch www.nourishbynature.ie Rath, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. Shanahill East, Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. Shanahill East, Castlemaine, 2km from Caherdaniel Village (WAW South), 2km from Caherdaniel Village (WAW South), Nourish by Nature offer a range of demonstration cookery classes demonstration cookery offer a range of Nourish by Nature restauranteur, winning award Experience: Join Baking Heritage Irish experience Mo Stafford at her home for a wonderful 2 hour Mo shares Brown Soda Bread along with other Irish favourites. their own bread Ingredients are provided. Each person will make small groups up to 6 persons catered for. Greenville Rd past the Hospital Greenville Nourish by Nature Cookery School Cookery by Nature Nourish Gortacrossane, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Gortacrossane, and Wellness Centre Wellness and groups, workshops and special events catered for. groups, workshops and special or scones and take away their baked creations. Individuals and or scones and take away their baked creations. emphasis on Ayurvedic and Macrobiotic principles and of course emphasis on Ayurvedic and seasonal and local produce. Private one to one consultancies, smaller seasonal and local produce. Tel No: 083 1988004 - www.skelligcoastkitchen.com Tel No: 066 9766284 - www.thephoenixrestaurant.ie Tel No: 066 9766284 - Tel No: 087 3848818 / 087 2303256 Tel No: 087 15km from Sneem (WAW North) The Phoenix Restaurant Cookery Classes The Phoenix Restaurant Teachings of specifically whole food, vegan and gluten free with an Teachings of specifically Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Situated 15 minutes from Tralee, Killarney, Situated 15 minutes Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Kerry airport and Farranfore Train and bus station Kerry airport and Farranfore Near Killorglin bridge on the Tralee road Irish Whiskey Experience Whiskey Irish the history of Irish Whiskey, the distilling process and a comparative process and a comparative Irish Whiskey, the distilling the history of are numerous masterclasses Irish whiskeys. There tasting of delicious palates. to suit all occasions and to choose from, private custom made cookery classes to suit clients taste. private custom made cookery Road N71, Bonane, Co. Kerry. Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Firies, Killarney, Co.Kerry. Just Cooking Cookery School Just Cooking Cookery A purpose built, personal cookery school providing a range of A purpose built, personal Brewery tours, beer sampling, wood-fired pizza restaurant. Brewery tours, beer sampling, wood-fired pizza Castleisland, Killorglin towns and 5 minutes from Castleisland, Killorglin Lorge Chocolatier KRD Salmon Killarney Brewing Company It is a sensory and interactive experience that guides visitors through that guides visitors through and interactive experience It is a sensory Chocolate Workshop, Handmade Chocolate. 93 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Killarney, Street, 93 New cookery classes. Catering to individuals or groups and offering cookery classes. Catering as a first class destination for whiskey enthusiasts and novices alike. enthusiasts and novices destination for whiskey as a first class Salmon smokery, free entry for all visitors. Tel No: 064 6679994 - e: [email protected] - www.lorge.ie Tel No: 064 663 6505 - www.killarneybrewing.com Tel No: 064 6635700 - www.irishwhiskeyexperience.net Tel No: 064 Tel No: 066 9793660 / 086 6095318 - www.justcooking.ie Tel No: 066 9793660 / Tel No: 066 9761106 - www.krdfisheries.com The Irish Whiskey Experience has been developed by whiskey lovers developed by whiskey lovers Experience has been The Irish Whiskey The Fishery, Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

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Food & Drinks | 101 Photo: Valentia Photo: located on the right, 300 metres before St. Finian’s Bay. before St. Finian’s the right, 300 metres located on Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram follow the road to St. Finian’s Bay - located 300 metres Bay - located 300 metres road to St. Finian’s follow the From Caherciveen: Take the R566 for Ballinskelligs and for Ballinskelligs Take the R566 From Caherciveen: From Waterville: Take the N70 heading for Caherciveen heading for Caherciveen Take the N70 From Waterville: Skelligs Chocolate Chocolate Skelligs through Ballinskelligs and continue on for Portmagee - on for Portmagee and continue through Ballinskelligs toilets, indoor play area, local crafts and gift shop, audio visual for toilets, indoor play area, local crafts and gift shop, tours. tour groups, ample parking space, horse & carriage www.ballybunionhomes.com www.valentiaicecream.ie facility. Here you can see the chocolates being made, ask questions facility. Here you can see Ballyeigh, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Kilbeg, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Kilbeg, Valentia Island, West Kerry Brewery St. Finian’s Bay, The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. Co. Kerry. Ballinskelligs, The Glen, Bay, St. Finian’s A family run business with an ‘open plan’ chocolate production A family run business with Ice cream parlour serving luxury ice cream, made fresh each Ice cream parlour serving On the main road 3km from Chapeltown, On the main road 3km and take left for Ballinskelligs (R567 or R566), pass (R567 or R566), pass for Ballinskelligs and take left and travel for 1km, building is on your right. on left past the beach on left past morning from our own cows milk, indoor and outdoor seated area, morning from our own cows milk, indoor and outdoor Brewery Tours & Tastings, Food & Beer pairings, Brew & Lodge Experiences. On the complex of Ballybunion Golf Holiday Homes, On the complex of Ballybunion Golf Holiday Co. Kerry. Children’s cookery camps run during the school holidays, Children’s cookery camps run during the school tours catered for. Children’s Birthday Parties all year round. School On-site Cafe and toilet facilities. and taste the freshly made indulgences. and taste the freshly made An Riasc, Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, An Riasc, Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, Valentia Ice Cream Turn left after Ballybunion Golf Club House Turn left after Ballybunion Golf Club House Tel No: 087 6822834 - www.westkerrybrewery.ie Tel No: 066 9479119 - www.skelligschocolate.com Tel No: 066 9479119 - Tel No: 068 27882 / 087 6415513 Tel No: 066 9476864 / 087 3497385 Tel No: 066 9476864 / 1.2km from Knightstown “We Can Cook” Kids Cookery School

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Kerry is one of the world’s favourite golfing destinations. With some of the finest links and parkland courses on offer, Kerry is known worldwide for its excellent golf product. We have golf courses to suit every skill level from beginner to pro and to suit every budget. With a wealth of accommodation and restaurant options, you’ll be guaranteed a great time on and off the course!

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The Old Course at Ballybunion dates back to 1893 and is consistently rated among the top courses in the world. Photo: Ballybunion Golf Club Ardfert Pitch & Putt Beaufort Golf Club The Demesne, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Golf, Pitch & Putt | 104 Tel No: 066 7134105 From Killarney head west and follow the road signs for Golf, Pitch & Putt | 105 Set in the heart of historic Ardfert village, Ardfert Pitch and Putt was Killorglin and the Ring of Kerry. Approximately 4 miles founded in 1993. The course has been redesigned and lengthened (7 Kilometres) along this road take a left turn for over the years and is now over 1000 meters (1100 yards) long, Beaufort Village. We are located approximately 2 miles providing a challenging and enjoyable test for all standards of player. after Beaufort Village. Crazy golf can also be played here. Tel No: 064 6644440 - www.beaufortgc.com Social Media: Facebook Beaufort Golf Club is a superb 18 hole parkland championship golf course located just 10 minutes from Killarney Town on the Ring of Kerry road. It is a spectacular course in stunning surroundings and Ballybunion Crazy Golf is enjoyable for all standards of golfers. Full facilities including a Ballybunion Golf Holiday Homes, Ballyeigh, pro shop, restaurant, club and buggy hire. Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Tel No: 068 27882 / 087 2723650 www.ballybunionhomes.com Crazy Golf. On site Cafe, playground and toilet facilities. Castlegregory Golf Links & Fishing Club All golf equipment provided. Stradbally, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook FROM TRALEE: At Camp Junction, take the Conor Pass Road (R560) to Stradbally village. Turn right in the middle of the village down towards the sea - located Ballybunion Golf Club on the right before the beach. FROM DINGLE: Take the Sandhill Road, Ballybunion, Co.Kerry. Conor Pass road out of Dingle Town. Drive over the pass, Tel No: 068 27146 - www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie following the scenic winding road towards Brandon Bay, Located on the north west coast of County Kerry, on a beautiful for approx. 10 miles (16km). At Stradbally Village turn stretch of sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find two left and head down towards the sea. Veer over the hump wonderfully challenging and unique 18 hole links golf courses - the backed bridge… you will see the beautiful on world-class Old Course and the Trent Jones Cashen Course. your right. Turn right before you come to the beach and Facilities include clubhouse, golf shop, restaurant, lounge and bar, locker rooms with steam room and a tuck shop. Visiting golfers are welcome you are there. but booking in advance is required. Club and buggy hire is provided. Tel No: 066 7139444 - www.castlegregorygolflinks.com Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club has a nine hole golf course Social Media: Facebook which is playable all year round. Pro shop, green fees, golf club hire, pull cart hire, toilet & shower facilities, Café area. This is a Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club very popular area for brown trout fishing. Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 066 7133555 - www.ballyheiguecastlegolfclub.com 9-hole mature woodland golf course with sea views and castle ruins with a clubhouse. Visiting golfers welcome. Club hire available. Castleisland Member Golf Club Social Media: Facebook Dooneen, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Located 3km from Castleisland on the Road, adjacent to the N21. Tel No: 066 7141709 - www.castleislandgc.com Castleisland Golf Club is a parkland course built on 200 acres, with modern sand-based greens and tees. This excellent course is built to the highest championship standards, which allows the course to be played throughout the year. The course has many challenging holes, taking advantage of the varying and unique nature of the site. Facilities include a restaurant, changing rooms, golf clubs and buggy hire. Visiting golfers welcome. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Castleisland Pitch & Putt Dooks Golf Club Tonbwee, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Dooks, Glenbeigh, Co Kerry. Golf, Pitch & Putt | 106 Tel No: 066 7142152 Tel No: 066 9768205 - www.dooks.com Golf, Pitch & Putt | 107 Pitch & Putt Club. Golf Club. Club hire – trolley hire – ProShop - full catering and bar. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Castlerosse Golf Club Lower Lakes, Killarney, Co.Kerry. Dunloe Crazy Golf Tel No: 064 6631144 - www.castlerosse.ie Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The Castlerosse Golf Club is a 9 hole, par 36 parkland course. Tel No: 064 6644111 - www.thedunloe.com It is a good test for golfers of all standards. Features a scaled model of the Killarney Valley’s mountains Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram and lakeland. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Deerpark Pitch & Putt Dunloe Golf Course Upper Lewis Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 7823138 - www.deerparkpitchandputt.com For over 40 years we have fostered the game of Pitch & Putt among Tel No: 064 6644111 - www.thedunloe.com The complex includes; a 9-hole par 4 golf course, a driving range our Members and shared our world-famous Course with Families and featuring 20 covered bays and outdoor grass tees and pitching and Visitors from home and abroad. One of the attractions of Pitch & Putt chipping practice areas located adjacent to a cafe, market garden, golf as a hobby and recreation is its brevity in comparison to a golf outing. and outdoor sports shop. Club rentals available (right and left handed). The average player will complete a round on our 18-hole course in about 90 minutes compared to around 4 hours for a game of Golf. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Experience Ireland Golf and Travel Dingle Golf Club Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6622830 / 087 4629944 (Golf Chumann Ceann Sibéal) www.experienceirelandgolfandtravel.com Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. Experience Ireland Golf & Travel is one of Ireland’s finest luxury 9 miles west of Dingle Town. inbound operators and concierge service. Tailormade itineraries to Tel No: 066 9156255 - www.dinglelinks.com each specific trip and provide guests with the best of what Ireland has An 18 hole links golf course set amid the beautiful landscape of to offer for the keen golfer. West Kerry where each hole is carved from the natural landscape Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram of one of the most unspoiled parts of Europe, with hazards laid down long before the game of golf was dreamt of, including a winding “burn” that twists and turns through the entire course. Full Bar & catering facilities, club and golf cart hire, pull trolley and electric trolley hire. No caddies. Full Golf shop. Practice area. Visitors welcome every day. Social Media: Facebook

Dingle Pitch & Putt Milltown, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 066 9152020 Dingle Pitch & Putt is located just outside Dingle Town. This mini golf course has 18 holes and a separate driving range. Clubs and balls are available to hire and patrons can relax in the cafe after a game. Photo: Golfer in Waterville Golf, Pitch & Putt |109

Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Located only 100 metres from the centre of Kenmare Located only 100 metres town on the main /Cork road town on the main Kilgarvan/Cork www.hogsheadgolfclub.com Ireland Golf Travel Ltd Ireland Golf Waterville, Co. Kerry. Co. Waterville, Killowen Road, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Killowen Road, Kenmare, Kerry. Mahony’s Point, Lackabane, Killarney, Co. Sycamore Lodge, Clogherbrien , Tralee, Co. Kerry. Lodge, Clogherbrien Sycamore Incoming Golf Tour Operator organising Golf Vacations in Kerry. Incoming Golf Tour Operator On the main Killarney-Killorglin/Ring of Kerry road, On the main Killarney-Killorglin/Ring of Kerry centre. approximately 3km from Killarney town Kenmare Golf Club Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Hogs Head Golf Club Head Golf Hogs Golf course with full clubhouse facilities with bar, Golf course with full clubhouse and a driving range. Golf lessons and club hire are also available. and a driving range. Golf lessons and club hire are shower and toilet areas. Tel No: 066 7181708 - www.irelandgolf.com Tel No: 066 www.kenmaregolfclub.com Tel No: 064 6641291 - Tel No: 064 6631034 - www.killarneygolfclub.ie The club offers two Championship courses, a 9 hole golf course The club offers two Championship courses, a 9 hole

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Golf, Pitch & Putt | 108 Golf, Pitch & Putt | 111 Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: South West Ireland Golf clg South West Ireland Located 5km west of Kenmare on the N70. west of Kenmare Located 5km time reservations and the organising of complete golf vacations time reservations and the Waterville, Co. Kerry. West Barrow, Ardfert, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Ross Road, Killarney, Co.Kerry. Ross Road, Killarney, a highly professional ground handling Swing Golf Ireland operates Waterville Golf Links Killarney Racecourse. Green Fees and Societies are welcome. Killarney Racecourse. Green Ross Golf Course Ross Golf Ring of Kerry Golf Club of Kerry Ring 9 hole parkland course designed and built inside and around 9 hole parkland course Built as course, and has hosted the National Gents Built as a championship course, and has hosted the Club is Inter-County Championships in 1988 & 1995. The Tralee Clubs to hire, bar facilities, changing rooms. Clubs to hire, bar facilities, renowned for the simple fact that the majority of it’s greens are elevated renowned for the simple fact that the majority of it’s for everyone from making pitching paramount. Tralee P&P Club caters and tee-time reservation service friendly advice and planning, tee and tee-time reservation and golfing packages. eight to eighty. Green Fees available, new members welcome. eight to eighty. Green Fees available, new members Strokeplay Championships on two occasions 1985 & 2009, National Strokeplay Championships on two occasions 1985 Tel No: 066 9474102 - www.watervillegolflinks.ie Tel No: 064 6631125 - www.killarneyraces.ie Tel No: 064 6631125 - - www.swinggolfireland.com Tel No: 066 7125733 Tel No: 066 7136379 - www.traleegolfclub.com Tel No: 066 7125450 Tel No: 064 6642000 - www.ringofkerrygolf.com Tel No: 064 24 Denny Street, Tralee. Co. Kerry. 24 Denny Street, Tralee. Tralee Golf Club Tralee Pitch & Putt , Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Co. Kenmare, Templenoe, 1 Killeen Wood, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry. 1 Killeen Wood, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry. 18 hole course. 18 hole championship golf course with excellent bar & restaurant. excellent bar & restaurant. golf course with 18 hole championship Tel No: 066 7181558 - www.premieririshgolftours.com golf on the following Provides customised Golfing Vacations to include Head, Dingle and courses- Ballybunion, Tralee, Dooks, Killarney, Hogs Waterville. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Premier Irish Golf Tours Co. Kerry. Castledemesne House, Ivy Terrace, Tralee, 12 Hole Golf Course. Par 69 (18 holes). Open to resort residents 12 Hole Golf Course. Par 69 (18 holes). Open to resort Trolley and visitors. Golf Clubs, Electric Golf Trolley and Manual available to hire. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Parknasilla Golf Course Sneem, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6675600 - www.parknasillaresort.com 63 Gallowsfield, Tralee, Co Kerry. Tel No: 066 7123698 - www.octireland.com Golf & Sightseeing tours. Social Media: Facebook An eighteen hole pitch and putt course and covered driving range. An eighteen hole pitch and putt course and covered Old Country Golf & Tours Lixnaw Pitch & Putt Ahabeg, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2149532 Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 068 22244 Listowel Pitch & Putt is one of the many Situated in the town park, has to offer, we have 18 greens and the amenities the town park to Green Fees, Members, Special rates course is open all year round and bookings can be made through the to groups. Hire of equipment Listowel Community Centre. Listowel Pitch & Putt Listowel Pitch & Listowel, Co. Kerry. Town Park, Bridge Road, from Tralee, just after the bridge On the main station on the right, nestled in a and behind the filling beautiful town park! An 18 hole parkland course. Par 72. Visitors Welcome, Buggies, Golf Welcome, Buggies, course. Par 72. Visitors An 18 hole parkland Facilities. Clubs. Pro Shop. Bar & Dining Trollies, Golf Facebook Social Media: Killorglin Golf Club Golf Killorglin Co. Kerry. Killorglin, 9761979 / 066 9761437 Tel No: 066 www.killorglingolf.ie

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A guided tour is a great way to see Kerry’s highlights. A wide selection of tours are on offer by experienced operators from short half-day packages to multi-day trips. Enjoy a guided cycling tour of the Ring of Kerry, a boat trip to see Fungie and Dingle Harbour, a guided trek of Carrauntuohil’s peaks or an eco-tour around Skellig Michael – just a few of the many tours on offer.

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Skellig Michael towers 218m above sea level and is home to a remarkably well-preserved Early Christian monastic settlement. Photo: Skellig Michael Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours Celtic Nature Walking Tours 4 miles west of Dingle town on the drive, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Guided Tours | 114 road R 559. Look for signs for Ceann Trá. Tel No: 087 7903950 / 087 6247230 Guided Tours | 115 Tel No: 086 3353805 - www.marinetours.ie www.celticnature.com www.blasketislands.ie Celtic Nature Walking Tours offers guided walking tours on the Whale watching, dolphin watching, bird watching, marine wildlife Dingle Peninsula and self guided walking tours on the Dingle Way tours around the Blasket islands and Dingle Bay. Blasket Islands and the Kerry Way. Eco- Ferry to twice a day departing at Social Media: Facebook 10:00am & 12:30pm. Social Media: Facebook Dark Sky Experiences - The Royal Valentia Hotel Blasket Island Ferries Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Dunquin Pier, Dunquin, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 066 9476144 - www.royalvalentia.ie Follow the Sleahead Drive (R559) from Dingle for 7.5km, Dark Sky Experiences available including an introduction to turn right when you reach the crossroad at Paidi O Se’s astronomy and star gazing. Pub and Shop, follow the mountain road for 5.6km until Social Media: Facebook you reach the end where you will see brown directional signs for the ferry departure point at Dunquin Pier. Dingle Bay Boats Tel No: 085 7751045 - www.blasketisland.com An experience that can be enjoyed by all ages and for those who Unit 2, Tourist Offices, The Pier, Strand Street, are interested in hiking, walking, exploring, birdwatching, wildlife, Dingle, Co. Kerry. grey seals, boat trips, history and culture. The film locations from Tel No: 066 9152626 / 086 1937304 Star Wars The Last Jedi can also be seen during the boat trip! www.dingledolphin.com Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Boat tour to see Fungie the famous Dingle Dolphin, Boats daily departing all year round. Harbour cruise around the bay includes birds and history of the area, tours 1 hour approx in duration. Caherciveen Guided Walking Tours Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Meet outside Caherciveen Community Resource Centre (Old Library). On the corner of Church Street Dingle Boat Tours and Bridge Street. Marina Centre, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 086-8587680 Tel No: 087 6726100 / 066 9151344 An entertaining Literary and Historical walk around the town of www.dingleboattours.com Caherciveen on the Wild Atlantic Way. Travel through history on a Fungie Dolphin Trips, Dingle Harbour Tours, Dingle to Blasket short stroll with stories, poetry and song. Also guided hillwalking tours Island Ferry, Blasket Eco Tours, Sea Fishing, Private Skippered Boat in the South Kerry area. All tours by appointment phone or email: Hire. Toilet facilities on boats and onshore, equipment provided [email protected] where required. Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram

Carpe Diem Tours Dingle Darkroom ‘Dunbarra’, Baile an Fhirtéaraigh Thiar, Trá Lí, Milltown, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Co. Chiarrai. Instructor collects students from accommodation. Tel No: 086 8337681 - www.culturaltoursireland.com Tel No: Booking: 083 8301788 Office: 085 8518161 Tours and Pilgrimages. Regular tours to the Blasket Island and www.dingledarkroom.com Dingle Peninsula with local guides and expert back-up. Also group Photography Tours, workshops and holidays. Improve your pilgrimage to Sceilig Mhichíl and Island. Other cultural photography on any camera, phone or device on our full and half day tours and pilgrimages on request. guided photography tours and workshops which can be arranged all Social Media: Facebook over Kerry. Bespoke tours, workshops and holidays also available. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Dingle Sea Safari Hidden Ireland Tours Unit 1, Tourist Offices, The Pier, Strand Street, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Guided Tours | 116 Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6644733 / 087 2355293 Guided Tours | 117 Tel No: 086 1937304 / 066 9152626 / 086 2386891 www.hiddenirelandtours.com www.dingleseasafari.com Providing unique activity and cultural experiences. Thrilling rib tour adventure around the Blasket Islands seeing as Social Media: Twitter-Instagram much marine, sea and bird life as possible. 2.5 hour excursion. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Ireland Unplugged ”Thidwick”, Farraniaragh, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. Dingle Slea Head Tours 4km from Caherdaniel heading towards Waterville Cooleen, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 7173575 - www.irelandunpluggedtours.com Tel No: 087 2189430 - www.dinglesleaheadtours.com Day Trips for Skellig Ring Drive, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney Lakes Private Tours, Bus Tours, Group Tours, Walking Tours, Region, Kenmare - customized. Each day includes a combination Chauffeur Tours. of scenic drives, soul restoring walks, quaint towns, historical sites, Social Media: Facebook-Instagram good food, varied entertainment - all off the beaten path. Social Media: Facebook Gap of Dunloe Adventure O’Connor’s Bar, 7 High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Ireland Walk Hike Bike Tel No: 087 2672821 / 064 6630200 / 064 6630201 Collis Sandes House, Tralee, Co. Kerry. www.gapofdunloetours.com Instructor collects students from accommodation. Tour in a vintage coach, a pony & trap ride or walk through the scenic Tel No: 066 7186181 - www.Irelandwalkhikebike.com Gap of Dunloe and open boat through the three lakes to Ross Castle. An adventure holiday tour operator offering guided and self guided Social Media: Facebook hiking and biking holidays throughout Ireland. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Ghost Tours of Killarney East Avenue Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Irish Experience Tours Tel No: 087 1610093 - www.killarneyghosttour.com This tour was born out of a desire to promote the wonderful rich story HQ2, Abbey Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry. telling tradition of old Ireland. Explore local historical sites and hear Tel No: 086 1606604 / 066 7136300 not only the history but the rich myth and legend associated with www.irishexperiencetours.com these sites. The fuel of many a fun and fright filled night. Sightseeing and Adventure Tours. Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram

Go Visit Ireland Iveragh Historical Tours Library Place, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Skellig Coast, Co. Kerry. Tours run from visitor bases Tel No: 066 9762094 - www.govisitireland.com on Valentia Island, Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, Waterville Guided and Independent walking and cycling holidays, self-drive, and Caherciveen. golf breaks, equestrian breaks. Tel No: 087 9921284 - www.iveraghhistoricaltours.com Social Media: Facebook Driver guided tours of the best sites along the Skellig Coast where local guide brings the stories to life in a way that only a local can. You can choose from a selection of half day tours that will take you to sites on and off the beaten track from Valentia Island to Waterville. Social Media: Facebook Guided Tours | 119

with an activity of your choice (walking, horse riding, boat trip). 2) with an activity of your choice (walking, horse riding, Social Media: Twitter Social Media: Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram long tours. www.kenmarecoachandcab.com www.kerryexperiencetours.ie (Over Tourist Office). (Over Tourist Office). views and take in the fresh sea air, whilst tasting some of the finest views and take in the fresh sea air, whilst tasting some locally produced food along the way in beautiful scenic locations. locally produced food along the way in beautiful Ring of Kerry. (guests will be collected at their Ring of Kerry. (guests will be collected at Raemore, Kielduff, Tralee, Co.Kerry. Tralee, Kielduff, Raemore, Enquiries. Kenmare Lace and Design Centre Enquiries. Kenmare JP’s Paths Fully accredited Fáilte Ireland tour guide and Wild Atlantic Way and Wild Atlantic Way Fáilte Ireland tour guide Fully accredited Kenmare Coach & Cab Kenmare Coach & Guides Kerry Dark Sky Tours Kerry Experience Tours Dark Sky Tours & Guides in the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. Dark Sky Tours & Guides Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Beara, or Killarney National Park, combined Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Beara, or Killarney National NOTE Tours will start from the guest’s accommodation (Killarney, NOTE Tours will start from the guest’s accommodation Kenmare, Sneem). Cools, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. Cools, Ballinskelligs, Champion, provides hill/walking tours as well as heritage, cultural as well as heritage, cultural hill/walking tours Champion, provides Coach, mini, taxi hire. Local Tours. Ring of Kerry/Beara/Dingle etc. Coach, mini, taxi hire. Local and gourmet experiences across Kerry. ½ day, full day or week ½ day, full day or week experiences across Kerry. and gourmet accommodation in Killarney, Kenmare or Sneem). accommodation in Killarney, Kenmare or Tel No: 064 6641491 / 087 2480800 Tel No: 064 6641491 / www.kerrydarkskytourism.com Tel No: 087 4629959 - Tel No: 086 2554098 / 086 4074679 Tel No: 086 1992760 Tel No: 086 Taste of Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way Tour. Admire the stunning coastal Taste of Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way Tour. Admire the 1) Tailormade Private Tours: Enjoy a private sightseeing tour of the 1) Tailormade Private Tours: Enjoy a private sightseeing

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arrauntoohil C in Walker - Boyle Kevin Photo: Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Departure point for trips to Skellig Michael - Portmagee, Departure point for trips to Skellig Michael Skellig Coast Discovery Skellig Boat Sciuird Archaeological Tours Sciuird Archaeological time. the whole of the Iveragh Peninsula to sites dating as far back as the whole of the Iveragh and remote places. Special night tours the Neolithic, in beautiful (3hrs) 4) The Beara Coast, Islands and the Bull Rock (4hrs) 5) Dursey (3hrs) 4) The Beara Coast, Islands and the Bull Rock Wavecrest, Glenbeg, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. included. All life jackets and wet gear included. Available voyages included. All life jackets and wet gear included. Available (2hrs) 2) include; 1) Whale, Dolphin and Marine Wildlife Watching provided. Tours depart Dingle Town at 10am and return at lunch provided. Tours depart Dingle Town at 10am and Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Specialising in mountain climbing guiding, daily ascent of in mountain climbing guiding, Specialising Dingle, Co. Kerry. Archaeologist provides personalised and group tours throughout Archaeologist provides personalised 2km from Caherdaniel Village (WAW South), 2km from Caherdaniel Village (WAW South), Co. Kerry. Rock Art Kerry Island Walking Tour (6hrs). Derrynane and Islands (2hrs) 3) Killmacillogue and Kenmare Bay Derrynane and Islands (2hrs) 3) Killmacillogue and Boat voyage for up to 12 people to experience the coastal seascapes, Boat voyage for up to 12 people to experience the Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry (Between Sneem & Waterville). Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry Churchtown, Beaufort, Co. Kerry. Co. Beaufort, Churchtown, maritime folklore, history and wildlife of the Skellig Coast. Audio tour maritime folklore, history and wildlife of the Skellig Carrauntoohil & other Mountains in Kerry. Meeting point Cronins Kerry. Meeting point Cronins & other Mountains in Carrauntoohil Guided tours of archaeological sites on the Dingle Peninsula Guided tours of archaeological sites on the Dingle also available in the Caherdaniel area. also available in the Caherdaniel Yard: coffee shop/parking/toilet facilities/camping. shop/parking/toilet facilities/camping. Yard: coffee Skellig Michael landing tours and Eco cruises. Skellig Tel No: 087 2906229 - www.skelligcoastdiscovery.com Tel No: 087 2906168 - www.skelligboat.com Tel No: 087 4198617 - www.ancientdingle.com Tel No: 087 4198617 - Tel No: 087 6007820 Tel No: 087 2399789 - www.lodgeandreeksguiding.com 2399789 - www.lodgeandreeksguiding.com Tel No: 087 15km from Sneem (WAW North) The Reeks Guiding Company Reeks Guiding The Tours run from Tourist Office on Strand Street, Tours run from Tourist

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Photo: Beach Coumeenoole Photo: Photo: Glentenassig - Sean McInerney Sean - Glentenassig Photo: Ballinskelligs - Reserve Sky Dark Photo: walking and tour guiding. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Right behind ‘Out Of The Blue’ Restaurant Waterside, Farrankilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Waterside, Farrankilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Waterville, Co. Kerry. Waterville, town. Small groups taken out on guided tours of Dingle Harbour, town. Small groups taken out on guided tours of Rowandale, Ballygriffin, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Rowandale, Ballygriffin, Rostellan House, Saleen, Cloyne, Co. Cork. Cloyne, Co. Saleen, House, Rostellan Wild SUP Tours Wild Atlantic Walking Tours Wild Atlantic Walking Kennedy Bus Hire & Taxi Service Kennedy Bus Hire Photography Tours & Food Tours. Photography Tours & Food necessary boards and safety equipment provided. Secure facilities for necessary boards and safety equipment provided. Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Walking Tours and Drive Holidays in Rural Ireland. All levels welcome. and Drive Holidays in Walking Tours Ventry Harbour, Smerwick Harbour and other locations. No Ventry Harbour, Smerwick Harbour and other locations. Guided walking tours, specialising in German, Dutch and English Guided walking tours, specialising in German, Dutch or multi-day trips. changing and storing your personal goods. Half day or full day tours changing and storing your personal goods. Half day experience is required as it only takes about 10 minutes to learn. All experience is required as it only takes about 10 minutes spoken walking groups and individuals. Extensive experience in both spoken walking groups and individuals. Extensive Stand up paddle board tour business based in the centre of Dingle Stand up paddle board tour business based in the Valentia Island Tours - Valentia Island Tours Tel No: 083 4766428 - www.wildsuptours.com Tel No: 087 6825049 - www.wawt.ie Tel No: 087 6825049 - Tel No: 087 2648646 / 087 2051527 - www.kennedybus.ie Tel No: 087 2648646 / Tel No: 083 1677943 - www.eatplaypub.com Tel No: 083 Tel No: 087 3344031 - www.tailor-madetours.com Tel No: 087 Today in Ireland Tours Today in Tailor Made Tours Made Tailor Tours and transport around Valentia Island. Tours and transport around

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The Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve Visitor Attractions was designated Ireland’s FIRST International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Kerry has a broad range of visitor attractions Dark-Sky Association, one of only three to suit all ages and tastes – some are free but GOLD TIER Reserves on the planet. some charge a small entry fee. From Castles, Abbeys, Museums, a Windmill to ancient stone forts – the list is endless! Kerry’s lighthouses, located at Fenit, Dingle and Valentia, guard our beautiful coastline which is exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean. A lot of Kerry’s attractions are open all year round, but please check before planning your visit. Photo: Ariel Photo - Skellig Michael Visitor Attractions | 129 Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook walk. Spectacular 180 foot cliffs, sea stack, sea arches and caves. stack, sea arches and 180 foot cliffs, sea walk. Spectacular Post and WW2 Look Out Promontary Fort waterfalls. Prehistoric (LOP) 43. Open from 10am for self-guided visits all year, weather (LOP) 43. Open from 10am permitting. Please book guided tours at least 2 days in advance. permitting. Please book Several view points of the 320 million year old cliffs and three year old cliffs and three points of the 320 million Several view Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Co. Ballybunion, Kilvicadownig, Ventry, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. Kilvicadownig, Ventry, A major collection of genuine Stone Age, Bronze Age, Celtic, Viking, A major collection of genuine Bromore Cliffs is a one and a half km safe and well fenced cliff safe and well fenced is a one and a half km Bromore Cliffs skeleton, and fossil nest of dinosaur eggs. Unique “Scones & Bones” skeleton, and fossil nest One mile north of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry on the Wild Co. Kerry on the Wild of Ballybunion, One mile north Bromore Cliffs Bromore mammoth skull and tusks in the world, a complete cave mammoth skull and tusks Restaurant and Crazy Cave. These attractions are suitable for all age Restaurant and Crazy Cave. These attractions are Castleisland, Co. Kerry. groups. Also Kingdom Falconry during the summer. gift shop as well. Crag Cave Atlantic Way on the L1000, the coast road to Beale Strand. coast road to Beale on the L1000, the Atlantic Way Crag Cave has three amenities including Crag Cave, The Garden Crag Cave has three amenities including Crag Cave, and Saxon artefacts. Also features the largest complete woolly and Saxon artefacts. Also Tel No: 087-7703280 Tel No: 066 7141244 / 066 7141362 - www.cragcave.com Tel No: 087 9502167 - www.bromorecliffs.com 9502167 - www.bromorecliffs.com Tel No: 087 The Celtic & Prehistoric Museum The Celtic & Prehistoric Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Dromagorteen, Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Blennerville, Tralee, Barna, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Barna, Ballybunion, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Co. Ballybunion, Scrahannagaur, Killarney Rd., Sneem, Co. Kerry. Scrahannagaur, Killarney Rd., Sneem, Co. Heritage Park with over 5000 years of history all in one place. Heritage Park with over 5000 years of history all Standing Stone. Including Stone Circle, Ring Fort, Fullacht Fiadh, Rural experiences on an organic farm with a two hundred year Rural experiences on an pods and even a few goats and sheep. a few goats and sheep. pods and even Bonane Heritage Park Blueberry Hill Farm Blennerville Windmill Visitor Centre Blennerville Windmill Ballybunion Cliff Walk Ballybunion nature, singing). Advance Booking essential. nature, singing). Advance Blennerville Windmill, Ireland’s largest working windmill offers tours, Blennerville Windmill, Ireland’s largest working windmill Beautiful, refreshing cliff walk taking in amazing sea and cliff views in amazing sea and cliff cliff walk taking Beautiful, refreshing Blacksmithing, Basket Making, Candle Making and Woodturning. Blacksmithing, Basket Making, Candle Making and groups (foraging, local food, photography, art, meditation in groups (foraging, local food, Adjacent to Cliff Rd., Doon Rd. Adjacent to Guided Family Fun Farm Tours, Animal Tours, Courses including Guided Family Fun Farm Tours, Animal Tours, Courses old traditional rambling house. Workshops and activities for small old traditional rambling an emigration exhibition, video of the history of the windmill and the an emigration exhibition, video of the history of the area, model train exhibition and vintage display. and beautiful wildlife activity, e.g. starling murmurations, dolphin murmurations, dolphin wildlife activity, e.g. starling and beautiful Tel No: 083 1060894 - www.bonaneheritagepark.com Tel No: 087 3647371 - www.blueberryhillfarm.ie Tel No: 066 7121064 - www.blennerville-windmill.ie Tel No: 066 7121064 - Tel No: 086 1618869 - www.barna.com Tel No: 086 1618869 - & Model Railway The Barna Way

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The story is told transport, home life, housing and entertainment. tIascaire’ Bialann/Restaurant. lower on the outside than on the inside allowing rainwater to run off. allowing rainwater to outside than on the inside lower on the Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhór built aound c.800AD is in perfect condition. The small oratory built The small oratory c.800AD is in perfect condition. built aound using a variety of means - exhibitons, interactive displays, artefacts, using a variety of means - exhibitons, interactive the top of the mountain for 360º views of The Skelligs, Blasket Islands, the top of the mountain Viewing deck on edge of cliffs, the Macgillycuddy Reeks. Dunquin. At the halfway point of Slea Head Drive. Dunquin. At the halfway point of Slea Head A heritage centre/museum honouring the unique community A heritage centre/museum honouring the unique Neolithic tomb-makers, where the stones are laid at a slight angle, are laid at a slight angle, where the stones Neolithic tomb-makers, Dingle Peninsula, in Valentia Harbour and Dingle Peninsula, Beginish Gallarus, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Dingle, Gallarus, up to 7 hrs duration. Small tea room, toilet facilities, access for those up to 7 hrs duration. Small tea room, toilet facilities, tian examples of an early Chris is one of the finest Gallarus Oratory This dry-stone oratory found anywhere in Ireland. Church to be Valentia, Co. Kerry. Mountain & Cliffs Geokaun Mountain Gleninchaquin Park Gallarus Oratory Gallarus audio visual presentations and artworks. Toilet facilities and ‘An audio visual presentations and artworks. Toilet Six colour coded loop walk routes. Hiking Poles provided. 40 minutes Six colour coded loop walk routes. Hiking Poles provided. Tel No: 087 6493728 - www.geokaun.com Tel No: 087 6493728 - Tel No: 066 9156444 - www.blasket.ie Tel No: 066 9155333 - www.heritageireland.ie Tel No: 066 Tel No: 46 information panels of history etc. 46 information panels of The Great Blasket Centre / Tourism park open to visitors all year round. It is possible to drive to Tourism park open to visitors 1953. The Blasket Centre tells the story of island life, subsistence 1953. The Blasket Centre tells the story of island , Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Dunbeag Fort Visitor Centre, View Point & Stonehouse Café. Visitor Dunbeag Fort Visitor Centre, View Point & Stonehouse Fort Centre features an audio-visual presentation on Dunbeag available in many languages. Dunbeag Fort Visitor Centre Kerry. Slea Head Drive, Fahan, Ventry, Tralee, Co. Approx 10km from Dingle Town Tel No: 087 3539143 - www.dunbegfort.com www.Stonehouseventry.com Public visitor attraction showcasing Marine Species from around the Public visitor attraction showcasing Marine Species Asian Otters as world, including sandtiger sharks, Gentoo penguins, zone. well as native species. Toilets, coffee shop and kid’s Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Dingle Oceanworld The Wood, Dingle, Co Kerry. town. At the end of the harbour car parks in Dingle Tel No: 066 9152111 - www.dingle-oceanworld.ie Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 066 9767770 / 087 7596414 Tel No: 066 9767770 / www.dhuvarrengarden.com a diverse plant collection naturally Open Garden – showcasing and tropical climates. found in temperate, sub-tropical Garden with Tea House, Tropical It features a Japanese style Palm & House, Cactus & Succulent House, Alpine Rock Garden, Water Garden, Succulent Gardens, Woodland & Bamboo Garden, Mediterranean, Herb & Nectar Gardens. Plant sales. Toilet facilities. Open by appointment. Dhu Varren Garden Co. Kerry. Coolcashlagh, Killarney, from Milltown on the R563. Garden is located 1 mile N72 to Killorglin, turn right onto R563 From Killarney take Garden is 7.1 miles on left. at Golden Nugget Pub. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Derrynane Kerry. Co. Caherdaniel, 9475113 - www.derrynanehouse.ie Tel No: 066 of stands at the very tip Oakwood of St Fionán, Derrynane, the within the woodland Peninsula in Co. Kerry. Sheltered the Iveragh home of Daniel O’Connell, House, the ancestral stands Derrynane one of the great figures and statesman, and lawyer, politician are available, and take history. Guided tours in modern Irish five is a maximum of twenty thirty minutes. There approximately also a seashore nature booklet available. people per tour. There is

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Tel No: 087 2361098 point to the Kerry’s most spectacular cliffs, with the nearest viewing on site. famous Skellig island and Puffin Island. Toilet facilities Social Media: Facebook INEC Co. Kerry. Muckross Road, Killarney, www.inec.ie Tel No: 064 6671555 - 365 days a year. Live music and entertainment Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram & Gardens Kells Bay House Kells, Co. Kerry. at Full details may be found www.kellsbay.ie/visit-the-gardens/how-to-get-here www.kellsbay.ie Tel No: 066 9477975 - SkyWalk Ireland’s Longest Rope Bridge, Botanical Gardens, The Café, Coffee Shop, Sala Thai Restaurant. open daily. Guest House, Social Media: Facebook Kennedys Pet Farm , Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2310983 - www.kennedyspetfarm.com All weather indoor and outdoor pet farm and playgrounds. Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Kerry Bog Village Ballincleave, Glenbeigh, Co.Kerry. Tel No: 066 9769184 - www.kerrybogvillage.ie Visitor centre, Museum, Bar & Cafe. Social Media: Facebook Kerry Cliffs ring road. 2 km from Portmagee village on the Skellig Hazelfort Visitor Farm Visitor Hazelfort Kerry. Co. Beaufort, Ballymalis, 2489501 - www.hazelfortfarm.com Tel No: 087 farm tours, mini diggers, weather facility, guided quad Fifty acre all of animals. wide variety Facebook Social Media:

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Gym, sauna, steam room, drop in pay as you go fitness classes, as you go fitness classes, steam room, drop in pay Gym, sauna, and accessible toilets, shower camps, wheelchair children’s summer adult playgrounds, outdoor snack shop, children’s changing facilities, walks and onsite parking. exercise machines, surfaced Social Media: Facebook Courts Listowel Tennis Listowel, Co. Kerry. Town Park, Bridge Road, from Tralee, just after the bridge On the main N69 road station on the right, nestled in a and behind the filling beautiful town park! Tel No: Listowel Tennis Courts are one of the many Situated in the town park, has to offer, we have 2 courts open all year amenities the town park Hire of equipment and bookings can be round to Members & Visitors. Community Centre. made through the Listowel Listowel Community Centre Community Listowel Kerry. Listowel, Co. Road, Park, Bridge Town bridge just after the N69 road from Tralee, On the main in a on the right, nestled the filling station and behind park! beautiful town 22244 - www.listowelcommunitycentre.ie Tel No: 068 Photo: Ballybunion Castle Sunset Sean McInerney Sean Sunset Castle Ballybunion Photo: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Social Media: Facebook Located on J.B. Keane Bypass road to Ballybunion near Located on J.B. Keane Bypass road to Ballybunion Listowel Cinema and McKennas timber yard. train ran for 36 years 1888 to 1924 from Listowel to Ballybunion. train ran for 36 years 1888 to 1924 from Listowel JB Keane Road, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Brewery Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Place, Killarney, See many Photographs, movie and artefacts in the museum. See many Photographs, movie and artefacts in the ideal starting point for a journey exploring the wonders of Killarney ideal starting point for a journey exploring the wonders busy town. Its weaving pathways through carefully manicured gardens busy town. Its weaving pathways through carefully Slaheny, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry. Slaheny, Kilgarvan, Co. 200m from Killarney Town Centre 200m from Killarney provide an oasis of calm. Much more than that, is an provide an oasis of calm. Much more than that, Killarney Lartigue Monorailway - Train & Museum Lartigue Monorailway - Train & Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Killarney House & Gardens Killarney House Kilgarvan Motor Museum Kilgarvan Kerry County Museum County Kerry Fri & Sat Gates Open at 6.45pm. National Park. Killarney House and Gardens is a treasure of the Killarney National Killarney House and Gardens doorstep of Killarney town centre. The house Park that is located on the A night at the dogs is something different for a great night out. A night at the dogs is something different for a great Offering exhibitions, tours, workshops and family events for the and family events for the tours, workshops Offering exhibitions, At the museum, in Kilgarvan County Kerry, you can view vintage and At the museum, in Kilgarvan Alvis and Austin. German, English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Dutch. Racing German, English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Dutch. experience all the engineering innovations of the train. The original experience all the engineering innovations of the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike. enjoyment of classic cars, including such eminent models as Rolls Royce, Bentley, classic cars, including such and gardens offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the and gardens offers a sanctuary every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Tues Gates Open at 6pm | every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Tues Gates Open Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Co. Street, Hall, Denny Memorial Ashe A table-side Tote service. Simple guide available in French, A table-side Tote service. Simple guide available in Tel No: 061 448055 - www.kingdomgreyhoundstadium.ie Tel No: 064 6685346 - www.kilgarvanmotormuseum.com Tel No: 064 6685346 - Tel No: 066 7127777 - www.kerrymuseum.ie Tel No: 066 Tel No: 068 24393 / 087 1330905 - www.lartiguemonorail.com Take a train trip on this unique reconstructed monorailway and Take a train trip on this unique reconstructed monorailway The Kilgarvan Motor Museum is a great place for classic car lovers. The Kilgarvan Motor Museum

Visitor Attractions | 134 Molly Gallivans Cottage & Traditional Farm Ross Castle Releigh, Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Ross Road, Killarney, Co.Kerry. Visitor Attractions | 136 Located on the N71 between Kenmare By car via a signposted right turn off the N71 travelling Visitor Attractions | 137 and Glengarriff, Co. Kerry. south from Killarney town or by walking or cycling Tel No: 064 6640714 / 087 2433894 from the Killarney House and Knockreer sections of the www.mollygallivans.com National Park. Jaunting cars also make the journey and 200 year old Cottage & Traditional Farm and Visitor Centre. are available at the jaunting car stand in the town. Experience the simple country lifestyle in rural Ireland before Tel No: 064 6635851 electricity & modern convenience. The farm is complete with www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-west/rosscastle/ animals, fowl and traditional farm machinery. Guided tours during the summer months of this 15th Century Castle Social Media: Facebook on the shores of . Free parking and free entry to Castle grounds and exhibition room. Toilet facilities. Please note, challenging Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms access for the Castle for visitors with mobility issues. Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Muckross House is located 6km/3.6miles from Killarney Sandy Feet Farm and Café town centre, along the main Kenmare Road (N71) Camp, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 064 6630144 - www.muckross-house.ie On the Tralee to Dingle Road, where the road forks for Tourist Attraction, Guided Tours, Fully accredited Museum, Craft camp village stay on the conor pass route. We are the Centre, Shopping, Restaurtant/Café, Free Car-Parking, Nature Trails, third road on the right after that. Toilet Facilities. Tel No: 086 1585337 - www.sandyfeetfarm.ie Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Sandy Feet Farm is a family-run open farm near the pituresque village of Camp. Meet the various animals, explore the farm, play in the playground, take the tractor and trailer ride around the Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne farm, check out the vintage machinery and eat in the café……. a (West Kerry Museum) full, fun-filled day out is inevitable! Sensory tool box available on Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Trá Lí, Co. Chiarraí. request. Car parking and toilet facilities onsite. Across the road from the church Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 066 9156333 - www.westkerrymuseum.com/ Local museum hosting an exhibition about the geology, history and archaeology of the Dingle Peninsula plus travelling exhibitions. Scanlons Pet Farm Café, bookshop, toilet facilities. Wi-Fi available for customers. Baile an Lochaigh. Co. Chiarraí. During winter months (October-May), advance booking must be Its 8 km from Dingle on the road. made with curator to visit the museum, Monday-Friday only. Tel No: 087 9134097 / 087 6829431 Social Media: Facebook www.holidaydingle.com/petfarm A petfarm with various animals and birds to view and pet and a walk as far as the river where there is a lovely picnic area. North Kerry Museum Toilets and a small shop. Knoppogue, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. One mile below the village of Ballyduff. From the listowel Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Museum road head for Ballyduff village and after crossing the 24 The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Ferry Bridge there is a sign to turn left for the museum. Tel No: 068 22212 - www.kerrywritersmuseum.com Tel No: 087 7426231 - www.northkerrymuseum.com Discover the works & lives of some of Kerry’s most esteemed writers Guided tours of the Museum which take approximately one hour. John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, George Fitzmaurice, Large collection of fossils from around the world and also from the Kennelly and in a unique audio-visual interpretation North Kerry Coastline. Over 700 exhibits to include the Casement in the Kerry Writers Museum. Tours of the Museum are brought to Boat and a late Bronze Age ferry boat. life by costumed characters in an interactive performance. Other Social Media: Facebook events include readings, lectures, workshops, traditional music performances, storytelling and exhibitions. A café, book & gift shop and Listowel Tourist Information Office. Social Media: Facebook

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Photo: Muckross Farm Muckross Photo: Photo: Boats in Killarney - Sean McInerney Sean - Killarney in Boats Photo: Photo: Kildreelig Bolus Head Ballinskelligs Ballinskelligs Head Bolus Kildreelig Photo: Heritage Museum, Local History, Artefacts, Geneology, Displays. Heritage Museum, Local History, Artefacts, Geneology, Social Media: Facebook Valentia Island Heritage Centre Co. Kerry. School Rd., Knightstown, Valentia Island, Tel No: 066 9476411 / 087 6871365 www.valentiaisland.ie Social Media: Facebook A gradual 550m walk way to the Viewing Platform at the summit. A gradual 550m walk way to the Viewing Platform with There are 15 Historical sites to be seen along the way Trail along the information boards on each site. There is also a Fairy to be discovered way for all the children to explore with a Fairy Cave sheep farm also. The walk way is situated in the middle of a working is suitable for all with the animals in the adjoining fields. The walk the summit. ages and there are spectacular views to be seen at We are located over the water. At Castlequinn cross, We are located over the water. At Castlequinn up the hill just drive 1.6kms, take a right turn and drive entrance past Daly’s Seafood - we are the next right Tel No: 087 2989250 / 087 2914804 Top of The Rock Viewing Platform Kimego East, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail portrays a living history a Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse life & works of Thomas McGreevy. Coffee/ haunting past. Houses the Point providing Gift shop, toilet facilities, WiFi, Tourism Information to offer. maps and information on best sights Tarbert has Social Media: Facebook Tarbert, Co Kerry. Located on the Wild Atlantic Gateway to the Kingdom. Ferry. Way. 2km from the Shannon Tel No: 068 36500 - www.tarbertbridewell.com Social Media: Facebook Courthouse & Jail Tarbert Bridewell A Visitor Centre and Exhibition ensuring the four treasures of the off the four treasures of the and Exhibition ensuring A Visitor Centre by all. The exhibition Islands are more easily understood shore Skellig of Skellig Michaels The history and archaeology has four themes: their habitat, their world monastery; the Sea Birds, Early Christian wide travels and the Lighthouse. an 80 seat auditorium with a 14 minute The Exhibition Centre has Centre, Audio-Visual Show, Restaurant, film presentation. Exhibition around the & Toilet Facilities. Craft Shop, Boat Cruises The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre Visitor Skellig Experience The Co. Kerry. Island, Valentia Village the bridge from Portmagee Just across 9476306 / 087 6359950 Tel No: 066 www.skelligexperience.com

Visitor Attractions | 138 Valentia Island Lighthouse at Cromwell CINEMAS Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Visitor Attractions | 140 Tel No: 066 9476985 Visitor Attractions | 141 www.valentiaisland.ie/explore-valentia/lighthouse Phoenix Cinema Dingle www.greatlighthouses.com/lighthouses/valentia Dykegate Lane, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Visitor Attraction - Café - Daily Guided Tours - Car Park - Toilets - Tel No: 066 9151222 - www.dinglecinema.com Family Friendly. Valentia Island Lighthouse offers a great day out: The Phoenix is a family run cinema that can seat 150 people. fascinating history, inspiring views and a unique insight into Tuesday Night is “Art Film” Night with tea and biscuits. island life. Social Media: Facebook

Verart Sculpture Garden Cinema Killarney Curragraigue, Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. East Avenue Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 7067495 www.cinemakillarney.com Garden and Sculptures. Open to the public. Cinema with Kids Club every Sat & Sun @12pm. Admission free but donations welcome. Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Classic Cinema Listowel Waterville Craft Market, Heritage Gallery Upper William Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 068 22796 - www.listowel-cinema.com & Star Wars Gallery 3 screen multiplex with screenings daily. The New Line, Ring of Kerry Road, Waterville, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 087 1241645 - www.watervillecraftmarket.com

Tralee Omniplex Fels Point, Rd., Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 066 7194353 - www.omniplex.ie A modern 8 screened cinema, showing all the latest movie releases. Free carparking, candy king pic’n’mix, assigned seating, automated ticket purchase and collection points, 3D performances, disabled seating locations in all screens. Walking | 142 Did you know... Walking | 143

Tom Crean (1877-1938) was born near Walking Annascaul, Co. Kerry. He was a seaman and an Explorer. “Mount Crean” County Kerry has a wide range of walks and in Antarctica is named after him. waymarked trails for all levels – enjoy a stroll through a park or along a river or beach or challenge yourself to climb one or both of Ireland’s highest peaks. Ballyheigue Walks & Trails The Dingle Way / Slí Chorca Dhuibhne Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. Around the Dingle Peninsula. Walking | 144 Please check noticeboard by village green Tel No: 087 6538548 - www.thedingleway.ie Walking | 145 Tel No: 066 7167961 - www.ballyheigue.ie The Dingle Way is one of over 30 Irish long-distance walking trails. Self guided walks and trails, Sea Fishing, Surfing, Kayaking. The walk completes a circuit of the Dingle Peninsula, starting and Social Media: Facebook finishing in Tralee. The trail is 179km long and takes an adult who is reasonably fit an average of 8-9 days to walk. Some of the finest archeological sites in Ireland can be encountered on the Dingle Ballylongford Heritage Trails Way. It is a well-serviced trail as it passes through the centre of Ballylongford Village, Co. Kerry. many picturesque villages and towns. The level of difficulty is easy Ballylongford village between Tarbert and Ballybunion to moderate for most of the Dingle Way except for when the path www.ballylongfordsnaps.com reaches the foot of Mount Brandon where the going becomes hard. Heritage Trail 1 Starts Parish Church Grounds, Bridge Street, Social Media: Facebook Ballylongford, Co.Kerry to The Battery on Carrig Island - Distance 5Km. Heritage Trail 2 Starts at Tara Cinema on Main Street, Ballylongford, Co.Kerry to Saleen Pier, Ballylongford, Co.Kerry - Ecotrek Ballybunion Distance, 1.9Km. Brochure for Heritage Trails are available in Greenfields, Church Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Centra Shop, Bridge Street, Ballylongford. Tel No: 087 3539613 - www.ecotrekballybunion.com Social Media: Facebook Wild Atlantic Way Cliff Walk Ballybunion with Danny Houlihan Historian. Also Guided Cycling Tours to Bromore Cliffs, Ballylongford Carrigafoyle Castle, via Rattoo North Kerry Museum Bray Head Loop Walk and Skellig View Ballyduff, History Heritage and Music with guide Danny Houlihan. Bray Head, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Turn left when you cross the bridge to Valentia Island. Tel No: 066 9476196 Hillwalk Tours www.activeme.ie/guides/walks/bray-head-loop-walk/ 6 Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park, This is a moderate family friendly 2-3 hour (7 km) loop walking route Wellpark Road, Galway. to Bray Head and along the coastline at the west end of Valentia Island. Visit the tower with its spectacular views of the Skellig Islands, Tel No: 091 763994 - www.hillwalktours.com/hiking-ireland the Kerry coast and the Wild Atlantic Way. Walking Tour Operator with tours following both the Kerry Way and the Dingle Way. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Dingle Activities Centre Gallarus, Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry. Tel No: 087 2460507 / 083 4437322 www.dingleactivities.com We offer a range of activities on the Dingle Peninsula including walking, canoeing, storm watching, horse riding, angling and meeting Fungie the dolphin! Photo: Killarney National Park - Chris Van Schoor Walking | 147

finishing in St. James Church, Dingle. finishing in 0.5km north of Waterville village on the road to/from 0.5km north of Waterville village on the Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Skellig Gift Store on the Main Ring of Kerry Road (N70) Skellig Gift Store on the Main Ring of Kerry Info c/o Ingrid Boyle Info c/o Ingrid Siúlóid na Cille, Comharchumann Siúlóid na Cille, Comharchumann Skellig Heritage Trail for the picnic area. Skellig Star Wars Cave has free costume loan for the picnic area. Skellig Star Wars Cave has free for use in the Selfie Photo Gallery also. www.skelliggiftstore.com Waterville, Co. Kerry. in the ancient woodlands. Irish language friendly. in the ancient woodlands. private cars, walkers, cyclists, hikers etc. Toilet facilities available private cars, walkers, cyclists, hikers etc. Toilet facilities Skellig Coast Outdoor Heritage Information Trail and Picnic Area is Skellig Coast Outdoor Heritage Information Trail Meeting point O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Lower New Meeting point O’Shea’s Co. Kerry. Doonkinane, Killarney, Starts at St. John’s Church, Castle St, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tralee, Co. Castle St, Church, at St. John’s Starts Street opposite St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Street opposite St. Mary’s Caherciveen. Dhún Chaoin Teoranta Killarney Guided Walks Killarney Guided Hiking Killarney Mindful Kerry Camino Kerry Discover the hidden paths and local stories and breathtaking scenery Discover the hidden paths guided walks with a touch of Killarney Mindful Hiking offers etc. Park, like Carrauntoohil, , Mangerton, Lúb Shiúlóid measartha a thógann timpeall 90 nóiméad. Ceathrú an Fheirtéaraigh, Dún Chaoin, mindfulness on the beautiful mountains around Killarney National mindfulness on the beautiful A moderate Loop Walk that takes approximately 90 minutes. A moderate Loop Walk that takes approximately 90 open all year round and is ideal for adventure seekers, mini buses, open all year round and is ideal for adventure seekers, ag tosnú ag Ionad an Bhlascaoid. The Heritage Trail is located within the grounds of the The Heritage Trail is located within the 3 Day walk from St. John’s Church Tralee, St. John’s Church Tralee, 3 Day walk from Tel No: 087 6394362 - www.killarneyguidedwalks.com Tel No: 087 6394362 - www.killarneymindfulhiking.com Tel No: 087 6117848 Tel No: 087 2919430 Tel No: 087 1259149 - www.Kerrycamino.com Tel No: 087 Tel No: 066 9474212 / 087 1241645

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Photo: Lakes of Killarney of Lakes Photo: Photo: Abbey Murphy Nee Cummings North Kerry Way - Blennerville - Way Kerry North Cummings Nee Murphy Abbey Photo: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook walking holiday along the Dingle Way include packages of between include packages of between along the Dingle Way walking holiday South West Walks Ireland West South Killarney, Co. Kerry. SouthWestWalks Ireland operate a broad range of both guided range of both guided Ireland operate a broad SouthWestWalks Walk with Me SouthWest Walks Ireland, 28 The Anchorage, 28 The Anchorage, Ireland, Walks SouthWest 8-10 days. The fully inclusive 8-day guided tour adds some ‘off-trail’ tour adds some fully inclusive 8-day guided 8-10 days. The Kerry, Ireland that offer private guided motor tours throughout Kerry Kerry, Ireland that offer Walk With Me is a family owned business based in Killarney, County Walk With Me is a family and self-guided walking holidays right across Ireland. Self-guided across Ireland. Self-guided walking holidays right and self-guided lakes of Mount Brandon. such as the pasternoster experiences and Ireland. They also offer guided walking tours in Kerry, Cruise Ship and Ireland. They also offer Shore Excursions, Golfing Vacations and Airport Transfers. Shore Excursions, Golfing Tel No: 087 6646682 / 086 3763987 - www.walkwithme.ie Tel No: 087 6646682 / Tel No: 066 7128733 / 087 6538548 - www.dingleway.com 7128733 / 087 6538548 Tel No: 066 Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Co.

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Kerry has a perfect mix of calm lakes, fast moving rivers and crashing Atlantic waves, making it an ideal destination for all kinds of water activities, at any time of the year. We have lots of accredited providers and high quality outdoor activity centres and schools, offering expert tuition and equipment hire. Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a tougher challenge, a thrilling water adventure is guaranteed.

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Fungi, the bottle-nosed Dolphin first appeared in Dingle Harbour in 1983. He is resident in the harbour and delights tourists when they come to visit. Water Activities | 153

wetsuit. No experience is required and all trips are guided by highly wetsuit. No experience is required and all trips are Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Located at the Dingle roundabout. Located at 30 mins from Tralee & Dingle and 45mins from Killarney. 30 mins from Tralee & Dingle and 45mins from (approximately 5km from Kenmare along the Sneem road). (approximately 5km from is provided, that will keep you dry with no need to change into a is provided, that will keep Killmackillogue Harbour, Bunaw Pier, Lauragh, Killmackillogue Harbour, Bunaw Pier, Lauragh, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Jamie Knox Watersports Dingle Surf Emerald Outdoors Kenmare Bay Diving Dingle Sailing Club Sailing Dingle Kayaks, paddleboats and water trampolines. Surf Shop. Kayaks, paddleboats and water trampolines. Surf Dive Centre, diving courses, try a dive session for beginners. Dive Centre, diving courses, try a dive session for beginners. Boat diving trips, diving equipment sales and service. Dive centre open from May 1st – Oct 1st each year. Powerboat Courses, Club Sailing Sessions. Powerboat Courses, Green Street Lower, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Green Street Lower, no toilet facilities at the pier. Booking Essential. Windsurfing, surfing, Stand-Up paddle boarding - lessons and rentals. Windsurfing, surfing, Stand-Up paddle boarding Guided tours of Kenmare Bay by kayak. Top of the range equipment Guided tours of Kenmare qualified and internationally renowned guides. Please note there are qualified and internationally renowned guides. Please Surf School, Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Surf School, Stand Up Paddle Surf Shop. Surfboard & Wetsuit Hire, Summer Camps, Sailing Courses for Juniors, Sailing Courses for Adults, Sailing Courses for Sailing Courses for Juniors, Summer Camps, Tel No: 087 6993793- www.kenmarebaydiving.com Tel No: 066 9150833 / 087 7578988 - www.dinglesurf.com Tel No: 066 9150833 / www.emeraldoutdoors.ie Tel No: 083 0317011 - Tel No: 066 7139411 - www.jamieknox.com Tel No: 087 7187557 - www.dinglesailingclub.com Tel No: 087 Tours start from Templenoe Pier. Tours start from Templenoe The Maharees, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. The Marina, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Dingle, The Marina, whirlpools, bubble seat, sprays, gushers, geysers, kiddies slides and whirlpools, bubble seat, sprays, Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram bottom of the Conor pass by Kilmore and continue for 3.5Km. bottom of the Conor pass by Kilmore and continue Mens Beach Ballybunion - this beach is to the left of the Mens Beach Ballybunion Located at the Dingle roundabout. Located at family whatever the weather! The Aqua Dome is fun for swimmers Dome is fun for swimmers the weather! The Aqua family whatever www.lynescottages.com/boathire/index.html www.lynescottages.com/boathire/index.html temperatures all year round and is a Great Day Out for all the Great Day Out for all the all year round and is a temperatures high flume slide, plunge down the outdoor falling rapids, enjoy the high flume slide, plunge Derrynane Harbour in the Derrynane (Daniel O Connell Derrynane Harbour in the Derrynane (Daniel of Kerry, Historic Home) National Park on the Ring Brandon Pier, Co. Kerry. Men’s Beach, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Men’s Beach, Ballybunion, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tralee, Road, Dan Spring Derrynane Seasports Brandon Boat Hire Ballybunion Surf School Ballybunion Surf Castle Green. Kayaks & SUP’s (stand up paddle boards) for hire, tours on request. Kayaks & SUP’s (stand up paddle boards) for hire, Caherdaniel. much more. An 18 hole Aqua Golf course which is great fun to play. much more. An 18 hole Aqua & non-swimmers. & non-swimmers. Wetsuits. Changing rooms available. No showers, toilets nearby. Wetsuits. Changing rooms available. No showers, Windsurfing & Sailing, Hire & Tuition (full range of equipment). Windsurfing & Sailing, Hire & Tuition (full range Waves, wrestle the river rapids, relax in the lazy river, ride the sky Waves, wrestle the river rapids, Adult only health suite with saunas, steam room, cool plunge pool Adult only health suite with and heated loungers. A gym is available for the more energetic! and heated loungers. A gym and premier tourist attractions. The Aqua Dome offers tropical Dome offers tropical tourist attractions. The Aqua and premier Snorkelling and Kids Camps for all ages from 4 years to 16 years. Snorkelling and Kids Camps for all ages from 4 years Self-Drive Boat Hire. Surf Lessons and Rentals. Aqua Dome Aqua Take the Conor Pass road from Tralee, turn right at the Take the Conor Pass road from Tralee, turn Tel No: 087 9081208 - www.derrynaneseasports.com Tel No: 087 2483606 Tel No: 087 7443732 - www.ballybunionsurf.com Tel No: 087 7443732 Tel No: 066 7128755 / 066 7128899 - www.aquadome.ie 7128755 / 066 7128899 Tel No: 066 The Aqua Dome is one of Ireland’s largest indoor water worlds indoor water worlds is one of Ireland’s largest The Aqua Dome

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Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Instagram weeks of the summer offer water safety classes. summer offer water weeks of the instruction is available at Ballinskelligs, Ballybunion, Ballybunion, is available at Ballinskelligs, instruction Inch Beach & Banna Beach, Co. Kerry. Inch and Banna Beach. www.iws.ie/events/kerry-swim-water-safety- the ). Surf at Kilcummin Beach, Brandon the Ladies View). Surf the Summer months. Changing rooms are also available at both the Summer months. Changing rooms are also available interested. Swimming lessons are run over 5 days, while life saving interested. Swimming lessons lessons running daily. Weekly surf camps for kids and teens during lessons running daily. Weekly surf camps for kids beach. beaches and showers are also available at Banna Bay-Connor Pass Road. Ballyheigue, Brandon, Caherciveen, , Brandon, Caherciveen, Ballyheigue, Portmagee, Rossbeigh, Minard, Kells, Meenogahane, SUP at Looscaunagh Lough (Ring of Kerry Road - pass SUP at Looscaunagh Stradbally, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. provided (sup board, paddle, wetsuit, life-vest, surf board, wetsuits). provided (sup board, paddle, wetsuit, life-vest, surf Killarney H20 Water Sports Killarney H20 Water Kingdomwaves Surf School Kitesurf Ireland Kerry Water Safety Water Kerry Kitesurfing Lessons and Equpiment Hire. Kerry Water Safety is a voluntary organisation that provides low Kerry Water Safety is a voluntary Professional Surf Lessons, a full range of Surfboards and Wetsuits, Stand Professional Surf Lessons, a full range of Surfboards Castlegregory, Ceann Trá, Cromane, Derrynane, Fenit, Derrynane, Fenit, Ceann Trá, Cromane, Castlegregory, up Paddleboards and Kayaks for rent. Full changing facilities on site. up Paddleboards and Kayaks for rent. Full changing Various beaches around the county during different during different the county around beaches Various Offshore Surf School dates-2017.2301.html cost and high quality swimming and lifesaving lessons to anyone cost and high quality swimming courses are run over six. Stand Up Paddleboarding and Surfing lessons, rentals, all equipment Stand Up Paddleboarding and Surfing lessons, rentals, beaches, with Surf lessons and equipment hire at Banna and Inch Tel No: 087 2946 519 - www.offshoresurfschool.ie Tel No: 087 2060177 - www.killarneyh20sports.com Tel No: 087 2060177 Tel No: 087 7447958 - www.kingdomwaves.com Tel No: 087 2229542 - www.kitesurfireland.ie Tarbert, Templenoe, Tousist, Valentia Island, Waterville. Tousist, Valentia Tarbert, Templenoe, Photo: Divers in Kerry in Divers Photo:

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Islands Blasket Giant, Sleeping The - Tuaisceart Inis – Walsh Florian Photo: leaving Kenmare before suspension bridge. Sign posted leaving Kenmare before wildlife experts invite you on a fun filled voyage of discovery on the wildlife experts invite you on a fun filled voyage of Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Waterville, just off to the right of the junction in the of the junction in the just off to the right Waterville, Splash Sports Beach Activity Centre Splash Sports Beach Activity Centre Skelligs Watersports Seafari Sea & Eagle Watching Cruises Seafari Sea & Eagle Sea Synergy - Marine Awareness and and Awareness - Marine Synergy Sea Kenmare town pier, Off the Glengarriff//Beara N71 Kenmare town pier, Off Located on the main street of colourful coastal town coastal town the main street of colourful Located on bodyboards, paddleboats, canoes, banana boat, Aqua summit, Mega bodyboards, paddleboats, canoes, banana boat, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Town Pier, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Town Pier, Main Street, Waterville, Skellig Coast, Co. Kerry. Waterville, Skellig Main Street, beach workshops, art workshops and mindfulness walks. All equipment beach workshops, art workshops Sandy Bay The Maharees, Castlegregory, Co Kerry. Sandy Bay The Maharees, Castlegregory, provided. Cafes, toilets and shops nearby. No shower facilities. Cafes, toilets provided. Charlie Chaplin centre. tourist information and free parking available. centre of the village,centre of the and the The Villa Marie Pub beside Kenmare Bay Marine Special Area of Conservation. Complimentary Kenmare Bay Marine Special Area of Conservation. and flora. Harbour seals, all their coastal neighbours, fauna Weekly Kids Sea & Nature camps in the summer. Workshops include Weekly Kids Sea & Nature Club and Sea Safari. Changing rooms. All the equipment needed. Club and Sea Safari. Changing rooms. All the equipment exhibition on Ireland’s sea life. Onboard-guided wildlife tour of the exhibition on Ireland’s sea snacks, binoculars, covered, toilet. Capacity 100. See Common/ snacks, binoculars, covered, toilet. Capacity 100. See Summer Camps from June to September. Water Trampoline, Summer Camps from June to September. Water Trampoline, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, SUP. SEAFARI fun, Eco-Nature, Seal and Eagle watching cruises World class SEAFARI fun, Eco-Nature, Seal and Eagle watching Skellig Coast. Kayaking and Stand up paddle boarding ecotours. boarding Coast. Kayaking and Stand up paddle Skellig Sea Synergy provides a variety of outdoor activities and a unique activities and a unique provides a variety of outdoor Sea Synergy Activity Centre Activity Tel No: 087 2778236 - www.splashsports.ie Tel No: 086 3894849 - www.skelligsurf.com Tel No: 064 6642059 - www.seafari.ie Tel No: 064 6642059 Tel No: 087 7850929 / 087 1146847 - www.seasynergy.org 7850929 / 087 1146847 Tel No: 087

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Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Splash Sports Surf Centre Surf Centre Sports Splash Waterworld Dive Centre is situated on the northern Waterworld Dive Centre Located at the Dingle roundabout. Located at side of the Dingle peninsula, just outside the village of side of the Dingle peninsula, peninsula, four miles from Castlegregory. Maharabeg Cut, The Maharees, Castlegregory, Co Kerry. Co Kerry. Castlegregory, The Maharees, Cut, Maharabeg Waterworld Scuba Diving Centre Waterworld Scuba Harbour House, Pier, Castlegregory, Co Kerry. Harbour House, Scraggane powerboating, kayaking, and SUP boarding, sailing, courses and powerboating, kayaking, Castlegregory. The Centre is on the tip of the Maharees Castlegregory. The Centre is on the tip of the PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre. PADI courses from beginner to Instructor PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre. PADI courses from beginner Maritime activities ranging from sailing - dinghies and cruisers, Maritime activities ranging Children’s dive programmes from age 8 and over. Indoor heated Children’s dive programmes from age 8 and over. courses. Daily dive and Snorkelling trips around the Maharees islands. courses. Daily dive and Snorkelling trips around the events. All the equipment needed and a changing room on site. equipment needed and events. All the swimming pool and changing facilities on site. All equipment provided. shore based courses. Plus deep sea angling. shore based courses. Plus Surf camps for both adults and children. Private lessons and group Private lessons and group both adults and children. Surf camps for Tel No: 087 7606795 - www.traleebaymaritimecentre.ie Tel No: 087 7606795 Tel No: 066 7139292 - www.waterworld.ie Tel No: 087 2778236 - www.splashsports.ie/ Tel No: 087 12km west of Tralee on northern shore of Tralee Bay. 12km west of Tralee Tralee Bay Maritime Centre Ltd. Tralee Bay Maritime The Pier, Fenit, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The Pier, Fenit, Tralee,

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Photo: Ballybunion Beach - Sean McInerney Sean - Beach Ballybunion Photo: Photo: Coasteering off the Kerry coast Kerry the off Coasteering Photo: Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook Social Media: within 30 mins from Tralee. Jet Kayak and Angling Tours. Jet Kayak and hour walk is around Derrynane National Park’s woodlands, beaches hour walk is around Derrynane folklore and traditions. Groups from life. Tour includes, local history, Based in Tralee, we are a mobile adventure tour Based in Tralee, we are a mobile adventure Rath, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. Rath, Caherdaniel, Fenit, Co. Kerry. Fenit, Wild Water Adventures Wild Derrynane Wild Atlantic Sea Tours Atlantic Wild 2km from Caherdaniel Village (WAW South), 2km from Caherdaniel BLUEWAY - OFFICIAL GUIDED SNORKELLING EXPERIENCE 3) BLUEWAY - OFFICIAL GUIDED House. Join local resident and official guide Vincent to learn about House. Join local resident Coasteering Tours, Wild and Open Water Swimming Tours, Swim Coasteering Tours, Wild and Open Water Swimming supplied. Coaching, Sea Kayaking, Hill Walking. All equipment and sand dunes. Car and Bus parking is available at Derrynane and sand dunes. Car and insects, bird life, seashore and marine and see wild flowers, butterflies, activity and the sea conditions. All our activities are activity and the sea conditions. All our activities operator. Where we meet our clients depends on the operator. Where we meet our clients depends Tel No: 087 9101290 - www.wildwateradventures.ie Tel No: 083 1992560 - www.derrynane.ie Tel No: 083 1992560 Tel No: 086 4044671 - www.wildatlanticseatours.com Tel No: 086 15km from Sneem (WAW North) 15km from Sneem (WAW TRADITIONAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE Vincent is also a musician. TRADITIONAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE 2 persons to 50 persons catered for. 2) SNORKEL WILD DERRYNANE’S 2 persons to 50 persons 1) WALK WILD DERRYNANE NATIONAL PARK: For all levels this two 1) WALK WILD DERRYNANE

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There are many therapeutic benefits to Well Being bathing in seaweed and Collins Seaweed Baths in Ballybunion have been treating Take a few hours out of your touring schedule, visitors and locals to the ultimate bathing or even a full day, to pamper yourself and experience for over 100 years. indulge in one of the many Spas that are available throughout the county. From hot stone massage, seaweed baths and wraps to aromatherapy facials – you’ll leave feeling revived and refreshed and ready to do a bit more exploring! Well Being | 165 6km from Town Centre on the N72, Ring of Kerry Road. 6km from Town Centre Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Innisfallen at The Malton Hotel Innisfallen at The Killarney, Co. Kerry. Killarney, Co. Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Killarney, Co. Kerry. Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Kenmare, Mindfulness Meditation one day workshops, one to one stress Mindfulness Meditation one day workshops, one Meditation 365 ESPA at The Europe Hotel ESPA at Easanna Spa - Sheen Falls Lodge - Sheen Spa Easanna reducing & relaxation sessions. Summertime beach meditations reducing & relaxation sessions. Summertime beach and walks. Private groups catered for all year round nationwide. and walks. Private groups catered for all year round Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Tel No: 064 6671300 - www.theeurope.com Tel No: 064 6671300 - www.themalton.com Tel No: 064 6638000 - Tel No: 086 2154657 - www.meditation365.ie Tel No: 064 6641600 www.sheenfallslodge.ie/spa Tel No: 064 The Brambles, Ballybunion, Co.Kerry. The Brambles, Ballybunion, Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram hill. for the first left and drive top of the hill, take At the Ballybunion Community Centre Directions from KillarneyDirections When leaving Killarney Town: town take N22 heading towards Tralee. At roundabout Tralee. At roundabout N22 heading towards town take up the & take the first left exit. Drive half a mile take third Spinning, Circuits. Ladies Strand, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Kit Ahern Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Muckross Road, Killarney, Lakes of Killarney, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Killarney, of Killarney, Lakes preferred temperature. Wallow in natures luxury for 30 mins. preferred temperature. Wallow in natures luxury for Indoor 20m Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Gym, Indoor 20m Swimming Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Facilities, Fitness Studio, Public and Members only Changing Coffee Facilities, Disabled toilets and showers, Hair Dryers. Tea and Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre Freshly picked serrated wrack seaweed placed in a bath of your Freshly picked serrated wrack seaweed placed in a one mile. The Hotel is on the right after the church ruins. Hotel is on the right one mile. The Viewing Gallery, Fitness Classes: Hydro Bikes, Aqua Aerobics, Viewing Gallery, Fitness Classes: Hydro Bikes, Aqua Collins Seaweed Baths Che Yoga Kerry Aerial Flow Yoga with Ilonka Miklosi. Thursdays & Fridays Aerial Flow Yoga with Ilonka Yoga for Everybody & Every Body! 9.30am - 11.00am. Various Workshops. 9.30am - 11.00am. Various Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Angsana Spa at The Brehon Angsana Spa at An Diseart, Greenstreet, Dingle, Co. Kerry. An Diseart, Greenstreet, Aerial Flow Yoga Aghadoe Heights Hotel Spa Hotel Heights Aghadoe Tel No: 068 27469 Tel No: 086 8417687 Tel No: 068-28111 Tel No: 064 6623980 - www.thebrehon.com Tel No: 064 6623980 - Tel No: 087 7416947 - www.duigo.com/workshop Tel No: 087 7416947 - Tel No: 064 6631766 - www.aghadoeheights.com 6631766 - www.aghadoeheights.com Tel No: 064

Well Being | 164 Well Being | 167 Tel No: 066 9150230 - www.dingleskellig.com/spa Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Zen Day Spa, Randles Hotel Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel No: 064 6635333 - www.randleshotel.com/spa/ Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Spa at The Killarney Plaza Spa at The Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Kenmare Place, Town Tel No: 064 6621151 www.killarneyplaza.com/luxury-spa-hotels-ireland Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Social Media: Facebook-Instagram Park Hotel, Killarney The Spa at Muckross Co. Kerry. Muckross, Killarney, www.muckrosspark.com Tel No: 064 6623400 – www.killarneyplaza.com/luxury-spa-hotels-ireland vitality pool and thermal area. Spa, extensive list of treatments, Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Spirit in the Kingdom Flintfield Faha, Killarney, Co.Kerry. outside Just off the R563 Flintfield Faha, 10 min Killarney on the Milltown and Dingle road. Tel No: 089 2045412 Ceremonies on Bespoke Sacred tours, Shamanic Residential Centre. of Pre-Celtic Women ancient fire festivals. Workshops on ancient ways individuals. Must Shamans in South West Ireland. Small groups and book in advance. Social Media: Facebook The Peninsula at the Dingle Skellig Hotel Spa The Peninsula Spa at the Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Dingle 1st left at the first roundabout driving into town on the Main Road. The Spa at Killarney Park Hotel Spa at Killarney The Kerry. Co. Centre, Killarney, Town 6670089 Tel No: 064 www.killarneyparkhotel.ie/spa-wellness Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Social Media: Facebook Tel No: 066 7199111 - www.therosehotel.com Tel No: 066 7199111 - www.therosehotel.com Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Serenity Spa at The Rose Hotel Serenity Spa at Co. Kerry. Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Dan Spring Serenity Spa at The Rose Hotel is located on & 15 Road, just a 10 minute walk to the town centre & Bus minute drive from Kerry Airport. Tralee Railway to the hotel. Stations are just a few minutes taxi drive Spa, Thermal Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Social Media: Facebook-Twitter Renew - The Castlerosse Hotel Renew - The Castlerosse Co. Kerry. Lower Lake, Killarney, www.castlerosse.ie Tel No: 064 6631144 - Sneem, Co. Kerry. Sneem, Co. www.parknasillahotel.ie Tel No: 064 6675600 - Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal Suite and Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Facebook-Twitter-Instagram Social Media: Spa Parknasilla Nádúr Spa, Ballygarry House Hotel House Spa, Ballygarry Nádúr Co. Kerry. Tralee, Leebrook, 7144560 - www.ballygarryhouse.com Tel No: 066 Suite and Treatment Rooms. Spa, Thermal

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