This year the world-renowned International Rose of Tralee Festival is celebrating 50 years and promises an even bigger and better festival than ever before. Popular as ever, The International Rose of Tralee Festival is one of Ireland’s longest running festivals of its kind.   For further details on The Rose of Tralee Festival 2009 please read on…. Each year the town of Tralee, located in southwest Ireland, in the beautiful County of Kerry, plays host to the International Rose of Tralee Festival. During the month of August, Tralee welcomes women …
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Yes folks, it’s that time of year again as the Killarney Summerfest, renowned as the most entertaining and family oriented festival in Ireland’s south western region draws near! Now in its 8th year, the Killarney Summerfest is one of the major annual events in the Cork Kerry region of Ireland. The festival will run from July 3rd to the 18th in 2009 and the Summerfest events calender is bursting with fun filled activities for all the family. Read on for more… The historic town of Killarney is known all over …
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Kerry is a county that is located in the southwestern corner of Ireland, and is famed for its majestic scenery, wonderful mountain ranges, dramatic coastlines, stunning beaches, charming towns and villages and cascading lakes and rivers. However, there may well be some facts about this wonderful county that you are not totally aware of - so read on to find out more! 1. Kerry is the 5th largest county in Ireland and takes up an 11% portion of Ireland’s landmass. The county has the longest coastline of any Irish County! 2. The three highest …
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Killarney is located in the southwest corner of Ireland in the beautiful County of Kerry, also referred to as ‘The Kingdom’. Killarney is famous the world over for its unique beauty and seeing it from a jaunting car is an unforgettable experience! Read on to find out why… What better way to explore the beauty of Killarney than by jaunting car! Go back in time with these horse drawn carts when you journey by jaunting car through the streets and parks of Killarney. No trip is complete until you …
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Killarney will sure be a busy spot for the first Bank Holiday weekend in May, with thousands of spectators descending upon the town to catch a glimpse of the 2009 Rally of the Lakes. Have a look at our brief guide to see what’s in store…   The Killarney International Rally of the Lakes takes place on the first May Bank Holiday weekend (2nd and 3rd of May) this year. Thousands of spectators will descend upon Killarney town to watch tarmac rally crews compete for the top prizes. Competitions taking place …
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The stunning good looks of picture postcard Kerry have featured in some of Hollywood’s most popular blockbusters. Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away have used the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula where as Excalibur and The Dawn head south to Derrynane and Killarney respectively. To follow is a brief selection of films that have transferred fabulous images of our glorious county to the “silver screen”… Ryan’s Daughter What an advertisement for Kerry tourism. This film was mostly shot on location on the stunning Dingle Peninsula. At the time there …
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Why should you choose self catering in Ireland for your holidays this year? Well for starters most holiday homes are located close to some of Ireland’s most scenic areas. Add to this freedom and flexibility as well as the opportunity to get your hands on some local wholesome produce to create your own fabulous culinary dishes and you’ll see why! Many of our self catering properties are surrounded by the beautiful Irish countryside. Imagine waking up to the breathtaking rugged scenery of the Connemara Region, the tranquillity of the Lakes of Killarney or be …
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You’re enjoying a great day out in Killarney, when suddenly there are the familiar cries of I’m starving from the kids. Killarney has a wide array of restaurants, cafes and eateries to curb any hunger pangs, with most serving a kids menu. To follow is a small selection, which may fit the bill… Bricín High Street, Killarney. This family friendly restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 12.00 to 3.00 (lunch menu) and from 6.00 to 9.15 (evening menu). Salmon and crab cakes are the house special and maybe give …
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Are you planning a visit to County Kerry? One of the first questions you’ll probably ask yourself is how you’ll get from A to B - car or public transport? We’ve put together a list of the pros and cons of each mode of transport which should leave your decision making a little easier. Pros and Cons of Public Transport The main public transport option in County Kerry is the bus. The buses themselves are quite comfortable and you’ll probably be amazed at how the drivers expertly negotiate those tricky …
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The Institute of Technology Tralee is one of the south west of Ireland’s top learning institutions and is the only third level college in County Kerry. Read our brief guide for to find out more about it… The Institute of Technology Tralee is a third level college located in Tralee in County Kerry. It’s at the forefront of learning and education in the south west, providing courses from certificate level up to doctoral level. The IT Tralee has expanded and developed over the years and is now based on two …
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