KILLARNEY, COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND
Killarney is a popular town in County Kerry, Ireland. The town is known for its beautiful Killarney National Park filled with wild deer. The town is also the starting and finishing stop on the Ring of Kerry—the almighty scenic drive. Killarney’s high street is where you will find pubs and restaurants to taste Irish food.
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park is what people get excited about when they visit Killarney. This park with over ten thousand hectares is the natural habitat of deer. Visitors to the park can see herds of deer from different parts of the park as they graze. Waterways, grazing fields, and mountains contribute to the beauty of the landscape here. There is no fee to enterKillarney National Park.
Muckross Estate
Visit Muckross House is that located on the Muckross Estate. This 19th century mansion is an art on it’s own. The house sits a few kilometers outside Killarney center. The gardens around the house are beautifully presented and enjoyed by both locals and tourists. Further on the estate are parks, Muckross Lake, Lake of Learning (Lough Leane), waterways, and woodland. There is a restaurant where you can sit and enjoy good food. There is a fee to enter inside.
St Mary’s Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral is an architectural beauty that was built in the 1800s. When at St Mary’s Cathedral entrance, you can see Knockreer House & Gardens. This place is where you can take in the beautiful views of mountains and lakes.
Kerry Way
Kerry Way is a foot path found in Killarney. Rivers, nature, and beautiful views of mountains surround the path. Kerry Way is 214km long and considered to be the longest marked footpath in Ireland. Most visitors to Killarney plan to break down the entire length of the path into daily manageable distances. Along the way, there are small towns that accommodate walkers who stop for breaks and night accommodation. Pack food and drinks for each walk. Other people walk in the morning and return to Killarney to continue their Ring of Kerry drive.
Ross Castle
On the banks of Killarney’s lower lake you will find Ross Castle. The castle was built in the 15th century by O’Donoghue Mór. A portion of the land around the castle is part of Killarney National Park. In the summer months, Ross Castle is open to the public. See the directions to Ross Castle on the Killarney National Park’s website.
Other places to visit around Killarney are:
- Visit Killarney Highstreet and taste Irish food in the pubs and restaurants
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Torc Waterfalls is about 2km from Muckross House
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Proceed on the N71 road to get to Ladies View on the Ring of Kerry
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Moll’s Gap is about 5 km away and has beautiful views
How to get to Killarney
Kerry Airport is located a few kilometers to Killarney.
Bus Eireann goes around Ring of Kerry and stops in the towns on this circled road.
Killarney Train Station is the train stop in Killarney with trains from Dublin, Cork and other areas.
Ireland, Nature & Landscapes
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March 11, 2022
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