tourist attractions kerry

Ross Castle is located at the Edge of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park, just outside Killarney town in County Kerry. The castle is a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages. The date of its foundation is unsure but it was probably built in the late 15th century by one of the O'Donoghue Ross Chieftains.
You can take a boat trip from the lake shore at the Castle out onto the Killarney lakes, where you are guaranteed to see some of the most breat...

You can commence the seven mile journey through the Gap to Lord Brandon's Cottage by trap, pony or on foot. There is much evidence of glacial action in the Gap, in striae and ice-moulded rocks. The towering summits of the Reeks, the changing shadows on the Purple and Tomies mountains, the silence and solitude of the rugged glen - all combine to make an unforgettable impression upon the visitor. Boats depart from Brandon Cottage and arrive at Ross Castle having come through the three lakes of...

The Great Blasket Island, located off the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, is known for its historic, cultural and literary heritage.

In the 1920's and 1930's, native Blasket writers produced books which have become classics of their kind. As its young people continued to emigrate, the Blasket community declined. The island was abandoned in 1953 when only 22 inhabitants remained.

The state of the art Blasket Centre, on the mainland in Dun Chaoin, celebrates the islanders...

When you come to see the Gallarus Oratory, you will see the best preserved early Christian church in Ireland. Built in the 7th or 8th century, Gallarus Oratory is found in natural farmland overlooking Smerwick Harbour on the Dingle Peninsula. It has been exposed to the winds and Atlantic weather for over 1200 years and this stone building to this day remains waterproof.
Its shape, often likened to an upturned boat is unusual, though not unique in early Irish churches. The oratory embodie...

If you are looking for improved health and finer skin try a seaweed bath in Ballybunion, where seaweed is gathered daily to continue this old custom. Enjoy a warm seaweed bath or a fresh snack in the tea rooms....

Skellig Michael is a fine example of the harshness of island life. This island has been a centre of monastic devotion since the seventh century....

A visit to Crag Cave will delight and enthrall all ages and the friendly guides will be pleased to explain the origins of the cave, describe its many beautiful formations and introduce visitors to a world older than mankind....

Rossbeigh is a gorgeous beach located just five minutes drive from Glenbeigh, a small tourist village located on the Ring of Kerry. Drive along the sea front until you find the perfect parking space where you can walk down the rocks/path to meet the long sandy shore.
The beach has some great waves and is patrolled by lifeguards at designated times during the summer months.
If you’re bringing the kids be sure to have a bucket and spade on hand and you can...

Blennerville Windmill is the country's only commercially operating windmill. Dating back to the 18th century, it's the largest in Ireland and the tallest in Europe.
The Windmill Visitor Centre features a number of exhibitions as well as an audio-visual presentation on Blennerville’s history.
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