Locations

Quite simply Kerry is often referred to as ‘Heaven’s reflex’. Kerry is known nationally as "the Kingdom" for its historic independence and flourish, Kerry's dramatic landscapes and wealth of prehistoric sites, early Christian sites and castles make it a unique experience.

Situated in the magical South West of Ireland, Kerry is world renowned for its beauty, history, culture, attractions and facilities. Kerry offers a great diversity of scenery, leisure activities, hospitality, festivals and much more. It is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise with many mountains, walking routes, sports, archaeology and heritage as well as historic houses, gardens and castles. Well known locations include

Killarney
(‘Wings of Morning’ (1937) starring Henry Fonda, ‘The Dawn’ 1938, Irelands first full length talkie), ‘The Wind that Shakes the Barley’, starring Cillian Murphy 2005 The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula (‘David Lean’s Ryan’s Daughter’ 1970, ‘Far and Away’ 1992, starring Cruise and Kidman),North Kerry (‘Most Important’, starring Colin Meaney).

Visual Highlights of Killarney – the national park is over 10,000 hectares extensive areas of natural oak and yew woodland as well as Arbutus. Within the park Ross Castle, Muckross House and traditional farms, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, Dinis Island, Derrycunnihy Cascade, Ladies view, Gap of Dunloe, Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, etc

Ring of Kerry
(54 miles) – most popular and best known scenic route in Ireland follows the coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula, dramatic scenery, ever changing light off shore Islands, the Skelligs (World Heritage Site-early monastic beehive huts), Valentia Island (slate quarry, grotto, old station houses). The ring takes in the towns of Killorglin (famous for Puck Fair) Glenbeigh (Rossbeigh Strand), Caherciveen (Old RIC Barracks), Waterville sea to the front, lakes and mountains to the rear; Caherdaniel (Coomakista pass, Derrynane House), Sneem (picturesque village), Kenmare (Heritage Town)

Dingle Peninsula
This rugged peninsula still holds true to the images of Ireland of times past. Rich in early Christian (Gallarus oratory) and pre Christian sites, small villages, long and short secluded beaches, wild Atlantic countryside and strong Irish culture. Driving to Dingle you will pass Inch Strand 1.5km long, this beautiful strand featured in David Lean’s film ‘Ryan’s Daughter’. There is magical scenery around Ventry Harbour and Dingle Bay. Slea Head is spectacular. The culture and history of rural Ireland, hard times, and good times, the strong literary thread that exists in Kerry is documented in the Great Blasket centre. Boats to the Blaskets are available seasonally.

North Kerry
Ardfert Catherdral where St. Brendan was educated, is close to the vast stands of Banna Beach. Further along lies Ballyheigue Beach and village a popular summer destination for families. Ratoo Round Tower, Ballybunion Golf Course is world renowned. Ballylongford, home to the ‘crooked cross’ is a small village, nearby lies Carrigfoyle Castle and Lislaughtin Abbey. Further along the coast lies Tarbert, here is a ferry to Kilimer in Co.Clare. Moving inland Listowel town is the renowned Literary capital of Ireland.

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