“For the past 250 years, loved and appreciated by visitors
for its warm welcome and its breathtaking landscape of mountain,
valley, lake and woodland, Killarney was described during the great
19th century romantic period as “Heaven’s Reflex”.
Killarney is situated in the heart of the beautiful southwest of
Ireland. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape, the majestic
mountains and mystical lakes combine to make Killarney the ultimate
jewel in “quality
holiday destinations”.
It’s world famous National Park – 26,000
acres / 10,000 hectares of magnificent landscapes, parkland, forests,
ice-age valleys, mountains & lakes, with a rich wildlife of
flora and fauna – and Muckross House & Gardens, offer
wonderful experiences never to be forgotten. Killarney is truly – “A
place for all seasons”.
Killarney's Festivals & Events – Various
music festivals, car rallying, vintage & classic cars, horse
racing, dog shows, St. Patrick’s
Week, “Killarney Summerfest”, “Christmas in Killarney”,
and lots more! A wonderful variety to choose from throughout the
year.
History & Heritage of the Killarney
Valley – Bronze
Age copper mines, 7th century abbeys, 15th century castles, country
manors & Victorian mansions,
19th century cottages & lanes. Pugins’s neo-gothic cathedral & ecclesiastical
buildings, traditional farms. So much history to enjoy and magical
places to visit.
Gardens of Kerry and Cork - Local gems at Muckross and Dunloe
with neighbouring treasures at Derrynane, Derreen and Garnish Island.
Shopping in Killarney Town – In-town shopping
in quaint streets with late night opening from May to October.
National
retail
chains,
charming independent
boutiques and shops with Factory Outlet Stores to choose from.
Local Entertainment – International and
national stars throughout the year at the INEC with Irish Dance
and Music
spectaculars, cabarets
and concerts; live music in clubs and pubs; buskers on the streets;
and of course, the now famous Summerfest. Outdoor Concerts at the
Stadium during the summer with a multi-screen cinema also in town
centre for those not so nice days.
Restaurants/Dining in Killarney – From friendly
bistros to five star “cordon bleu” restaurants – numerous
quality options to suit all tastes and budgets. Local, regional,
national and international cuisine available.
Please see our links page
for more details on Killarney.
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