Kerry County Hotels

Though the county town of Kerry is Tralee (and a fine county town at that), the undeniable pulse point is Killarney. Easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland, the town of 14,000 people is a gateway to Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lough, otherwise known as the Lakes of Killarney, and Carrauntoohil, the most prominent peak in the country. The natural gems on Killarney’s doorstep all reside within spectacular Killarney National Park. A foremost UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the park contains vast woodlands, boglands, and vivid endemic fauna and flora. Specific points of interest to include on a visit range from Ross Castle to Muckross Abbey, Muckross House and Gardens to O'Sullivan's Cascade. Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage 7^th century monastic complex 12 km off the coast of County Kerry, is another must-see attraction in this pre-eminent enclave of the Emerald Isle.

Attractions

• Ross Castle
• Muckross Abbey
• Muckross House and Gardens
• Kerry County Museum
• Skellig Michael

Activities

• Lakes of Killarney
• Killarney National Park
• Golf
• Bonane Heritage Park
• The Rose of Tralee Festival

Restaurants

• The Vanilla Pod
• Chapter Forty
• Mulcahy’s Restaurant
• Salvado’s Bistro
• An Corcan Restaurant

Nightlife

• Allo’s Restaurant, Bar & Bistro
• O'Donnabhain's Gastro Bar
• The Laurels
• Buckley’s Bar
• Jimmy Brien’s

Climate

Kerry County has a temperate maritime climate, with moderate to heavy rainfall and temperatures between 4°C and 16°C for the year.