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creator in such a place of sublime and inspiring natural Age fort of Caherconree overlooking Tralee Bay and the
beauty. Hill walkers can enjoy many walks in this Wild Atlantic. From all over Ireland and emigrant
fantastic expanse of nature. Take a trip to Torc Waterfall communities around the world, every August the
or go further by bike and take the old road to Kenmare prettiest girls and most talented girls compete for the
or visit the Gap of Dunloe! title of the Rose of Tralee in a four day festival of music,
food, entertainment and parades. Féile na mBláth /
The night life in Killarney is a seven day affair with Tralee Garden Festival is a free midsummer weekend
many popular clubs, pubs and concerts to choose from. festival comprising gardening demonstrations, flower
Light a candle in the fabulous St. Mary’s cathedral and arranging, garden tours, musical, choral events and lots
marvel at the many remarkable features within. For more!
young (and old), there is a very impressive playground
within the grounds of the National Park not far from
the Cathedral entrance. Needless to say, you are spoiled
for choice in Killarney when it comes to
accommodation, from charming B&B’s to five star
hotels. A jewel in the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is an echo
of Royal Ireland, a land of remarkable natural opulence,
cultural depth and splendour.
On the northern neck of the Dingle peninsula Tralee is Stained Glass St John’s Tralee © Pkeeling1111
the largest city in County Kerry. Tralee is located at the
base of a very ancient roadway that heads south over Kerry County
the Slieve Mish Mountains where you can visit Scotia’s
Grave, a large boulder known as the burial place of From her majestic mountains to the hectares of ancient
an Egyptian Pharaoh’s daughter. It is from Scotia that forests, lakes and lush green valleys it is easy to see why
Ireland’s people got their ancient name – the Scotti. Kerry people are known for their boldness, tenacity and
Her memory lives on in such places names as “Scotland” courage. The Kerry Coastline takes the form of two
and “Nova Scotia”. You can take a scenic walk along peninsulas. The Ring of Kerry is a spectacular route
the Tralee ship canal from the town to the shoreline around the Iveragh Peninsula to the South and,
and enjoy those purple mountains in full view. Tralee onwards, the mystical lands of Corca Dhuibhne await
Bay Wetlands and Nature reserve also features an you. Here the undulating mountains culminate in a
activity centre equipped with look-out tower and lakes. rocky dragon-like tail ending at the most westerly point
Tralee Waterworld is also a treat for all the family. The of Ireland.
Norman town was founded in the 13th century by the
Anglo Normans and was a stronghold of the Earls Of Kerry is where you can experience Ireland’s rich
Desmond. In 1580 the entire town was burned in heritage in it’s raw and undiluted form. Here you will
retribution for the Desmond rebellions against find elements of early christian Europe that have simply
Elizabeth 1. The Ashe Memorial Hall built in 1928 sits perished on the continent- Gallarus’ oratory west of
at the end of Denny Street, dedicated to the memory Dingle stands today as it did 1,500 years ago. The St.
of Thomas Ashe, an officer of the Irish Volunteers who Gall who gave his name to this oratory went on to
served in the 1916 rising. Since 1992 this building is travel with St. Colmcille – and founded the town of St.
home to the Kerry County Museum with a Gallen in Switzerland.
reconstruction of Medieval Tralee as a town in 1450.
Tralee’s Siamsa Tíre is an Irish Folk theatre where you The Irish missionaries left this land of family and friends
can enjoy the best of traditional Irish song and dance as not for money or power, they travelled humbly dressed
well as plays in the Irish language. From there you can though many were of noble birth. Through their
take a stroll in the verdant Tralee Park and explore the example and influence a light of learning took spark,
stunning rose garden featuring 5,000 varieties of rose. leading the lands of Europe out from its Dark Age. The
Incidentally, the world famous Rose of Tralee Festival monk’s pioneering spirit was perhaps primed by time
has been held here since it’s inauguration in 1959. spent on the craggy monastic retreat of Skellig Michael
– over 11km west of the land; you too can experience
You can follow in the footsteps of Brendan the the frontier as those monks once did.
Navigator and walk the Kerry Camino, modelled on the
Camino De Santiago, a compelling walking route that Whatever your wish, allow Kerry to wrap you in her
will take you from Tralee to Dingle. Those with an mists. Be transported to the land of castles and
interest in archaeology will want to seek out the Iron mountains.
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beauty. Hill walkers can enjoy many walks in this Wild Atlantic. From all over Ireland and emigrant
fantastic expanse of nature. Take a trip to Torc Waterfall communities around the world, every August the
or go further by bike and take the old road to Kenmare prettiest girls and most talented girls compete for the
or visit the Gap of Dunloe! title of the Rose of Tralee in a four day festival of music,
food, entertainment and parades. Féile na mBláth /
The night life in Killarney is a seven day affair with Tralee Garden Festival is a free midsummer weekend
many popular clubs, pubs and concerts to choose from. festival comprising gardening demonstrations, flower
Light a candle in the fabulous St. Mary’s cathedral and arranging, garden tours, musical, choral events and lots
marvel at the many remarkable features within. For more!
young (and old), there is a very impressive playground
within the grounds of the National Park not far from
the Cathedral entrance. Needless to say, you are spoiled
for choice in Killarney when it comes to
accommodation, from charming B&B’s to five star
hotels. A jewel in the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is an echo
of Royal Ireland, a land of remarkable natural opulence,
cultural depth and splendour.
On the northern neck of the Dingle peninsula Tralee is Stained Glass St John’s Tralee © Pkeeling1111
the largest city in County Kerry. Tralee is located at the
base of a very ancient roadway that heads south over Kerry County
the Slieve Mish Mountains where you can visit Scotia’s
Grave, a large boulder known as the burial place of From her majestic mountains to the hectares of ancient
an Egyptian Pharaoh’s daughter. It is from Scotia that forests, lakes and lush green valleys it is easy to see why
Ireland’s people got their ancient name – the Scotti. Kerry people are known for their boldness, tenacity and
Her memory lives on in such places names as “Scotland” courage. The Kerry Coastline takes the form of two
and “Nova Scotia”. You can take a scenic walk along peninsulas. The Ring of Kerry is a spectacular route
the Tralee ship canal from the town to the shoreline around the Iveragh Peninsula to the South and,
and enjoy those purple mountains in full view. Tralee onwards, the mystical lands of Corca Dhuibhne await
Bay Wetlands and Nature reserve also features an you. Here the undulating mountains culminate in a
activity centre equipped with look-out tower and lakes. rocky dragon-like tail ending at the most westerly point
Tralee Waterworld is also a treat for all the family. The of Ireland.
Norman town was founded in the 13th century by the
Anglo Normans and was a stronghold of the Earls Of Kerry is where you can experience Ireland’s rich
Desmond. In 1580 the entire town was burned in heritage in it’s raw and undiluted form. Here you will
retribution for the Desmond rebellions against find elements of early christian Europe that have simply
Elizabeth 1. The Ashe Memorial Hall built in 1928 sits perished on the continent- Gallarus’ oratory west of
at the end of Denny Street, dedicated to the memory Dingle stands today as it did 1,500 years ago. The St.
of Thomas Ashe, an officer of the Irish Volunteers who Gall who gave his name to this oratory went on to
served in the 1916 rising. Since 1992 this building is travel with St. Colmcille – and founded the town of St.
home to the Kerry County Museum with a Gallen in Switzerland.
reconstruction of Medieval Tralee as a town in 1450.
Tralee’s Siamsa Tíre is an Irish Folk theatre where you The Irish missionaries left this land of family and friends
can enjoy the best of traditional Irish song and dance as not for money or power, they travelled humbly dressed
well as plays in the Irish language. From there you can though many were of noble birth. Through their
take a stroll in the verdant Tralee Park and explore the example and influence a light of learning took spark,
stunning rose garden featuring 5,000 varieties of rose. leading the lands of Europe out from its Dark Age. The
Incidentally, the world famous Rose of Tralee Festival monk’s pioneering spirit was perhaps primed by time
has been held here since it’s inauguration in 1959. spent on the craggy monastic retreat of Skellig Michael
– over 11km west of the land; you too can experience
You can follow in the footsteps of Brendan the the frontier as those monks once did.
Navigator and walk the Kerry Camino, modelled on the
Camino De Santiago, a compelling walking route that Whatever your wish, allow Kerry to wrap you in her
will take you from Tralee to Dingle. Those with an mists. Be transported to the land of castles and
interest in archaeology will want to seek out the Iron mountains.
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