What to do in County Kerry

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County Kerry travel guide

Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes and a river or creek

Ross Castle which includes a river or creek, chateau or palace and heritage architecture

Muckross Abbey showing a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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1. Killarney National Park

Established in 1932 to protect one of the country’s most precious natural habitats and stretching over 25,000 acres, Ireland’s first national park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982, an award given to areas that demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature.

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2. Ross Castle

Whether arriving by boat after your trip through the Gap of Dunloe or by land along the Kerry Way, find historic Ross Castle standing serenely over beautiful Lough Leane. See a very well-preserved example of a medieval castle from outside and in.

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3. Muckross House

At Muckross House visit a beautiful aristocratic home, wander through extensive gardens and learn about traditional farming culture. Explore a grand estate with many different perspectives of Ireland’s history.

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Muckross House showing a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements

4. Gap of Dunloe

Look for a spot where two rocky walls rise up on either side of a narrow road winding out to the green horizon and you will have found the Gap of Dunloe. This breathtaking glacial valley cuts through the mountain range of the MacGillicuddy Reeks to the west and Purple Mountain to the east.

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Gap of Dunloe showing a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a bridge

5. Muckross Abbey

Once a monastery where monks whispered their daily prayers, now a fascinating site of mossy ruins, find Muckross Abbey deep in Killarney National Park. Wander through rooms with a turbulent history of violence and destruction. You can now sit peacefully among the trees and flowers that grow around them.

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Muckross Abbey which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle

6. Torc Waterfall

Follow the sounds of the rushing stream and reach a forest clearing to find Torc Waterfall. Here the fresh, clear water of the Owengarriff River crashes over ancient rocks, sending spray up into the cool air. The waterfall is over 65 feet (20 meters) high. After rainfall, which is frequent in this area, it is even more impressive. Stand, watch and be mesmerized by the rushing water passing through a narrow rocky gap between leafy green.

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Torc Waterfall which includes forest scenes and a cascade

7. St. Mary's Cathedral

Step inside Killarney Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Ireland, to find a peaceful, beautiful church with gorgeous stained glass, carrying living history on its walls. Also known as St. Mary’s Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, this is an important landmark in Killarney and one that brings pride to its citizens.

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Killarney Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and heritage architecture

What to do in County Kerry

Popular places to visit

Muckross Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a cemetery and flowers

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park is home to Ireland’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, shimmering lakes and a rich variety of wildlife.

Ross Castle

Standing guard over the lake, this silent ruin provides a glimpse of life in an Ireland that was often a land of warring clans.

Muckross House

Enjoy varied delights on this splendid estate, which offers a look into daily life in the past, both inside a luxurious home and on a busy farm.

Dingle Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Dingle with a trip to Dingle Harbour. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Gap of Dunloe

As pretty as a postcard and only reachable by slow travel, this pass gives you time to breathe the clear air and see the beauty of every wildflower.

Muckross Abbey

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Torc Waterfall

Hidden in the mossy forest is a sight that can refresh any weary hiker, where fresh waters hurtle over stones, sheltered by a leafy canopy.

Killarney Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

St. Mary's Cathedral

In a green field stands an impressive cathedral especially beloved by its townsfolk. Inside, find a welcoming community church decorated with beautiful stained glass.

Banna Beach

Relive the beach vacations of your childhood. Stretch out with a book, clamber over the dunes, build a sandcastle or learn to surf.

Explore areas of County Kerry

Killarney City Centre

If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Idyllic landscape of Ross Castle in the Killarney National Park in Ireland. Travel by car through the Ring of Kerry.

Dromhale

While there might not be top attractions in Dromhale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cinema Killarney and The Kerry Way.

Ballycasheen

While Ballycasheen isn't home to many top sights, Cinema Killarney and Killarney House Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Killarney National Park.
To the south and west of Killarney is a vast mountainous area, the McGillycuddy's Series, the highest mountain range in Ireland, with peaks up to 1000 meters high. The National Park covers the area around the lakes to the southwest of Killarney. #Nature

Avenue

While visiting Avenue, you might make a stop by sights like Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park.

Cahernane

While visiting Cahernane, you might make a stop by sights like Lough Leane and Killarney National Park.

Scrahane

While Scrahane isn't home to many top sights, Killarney Race Course and The Kerry Way are some notable places to visit nearby.

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