County Kilkenny, Ireland

County Kilkenny has been at the heart of Irish civilization and culture for more than fifteen centuries. It boasts a unique selection of historic sites and buildings from the 7th century. The county's quality hotels, elegant restaurants, award-winning pubs, talented musicians and warm hearted people make it an ideal holiday destination. Experience Kilkenny's world-famous design tradition by watching the skill and creativity of local and international craftsmen at first hand. Kilkenny is also an excellent sporting county, with good opportunities for angling, shooting and golf. The county is famous for its hurling teams. The ancient Irish game is practiced like an artform here.

The verdant inland county of Kildare, Ireland

The verdant inland county of Kildare offers a wealth of attractions from horse-riding to architecture. The land is rich and is interspersed with stretches of ancient bogland.

Kildare is regarded as the home of the Irish horse industry. Its lush countryside is ideal for breeding hourses and it is the location of some of the world's top stud farms.

The county has also long been the home of military encampments. The Anglo-Normans positioned their armies here in the 12th century and Kildare town served as a garrison town for the British during the First World War. Today, the Irish army has a training base at the Curragh.

Castletown House in Celbridge is considered to be one of the finest Georgian mansions in Ireland. Built for William Connolly, Speaker of the Irish Parliament, it was completed in 1732. The magnificent interiors date from the second half of the 18th century.

There is a fascinating museum in the picturesque village of Straffan devoted to locomotive engines and rare industrial stationary engines.

About County Kerry,Ireland

About County Kerry

County Kerry is one of the most picturesque and scenic corners of Ireland, so it's no wonder that it has been a popular destination with travellers for decades. Visit it for yourself and discover what makes this county so special. We have a range of quality accommodation for all budgets and tastes whether you prefer to stay in a cosy self-catering cottage or a luxurious 5 star hotel. Book car hire at Kerry Airport for a cost effective and independent way to discover the sights of this fascinating county.

County Kerry, also known as 'The Kingdom', is located in the southwest corner of Ireland and is renowned the world over for its outstanding beauty. It is fringed by the Atlantic Ocean so it's got miles of coastline along its three peninsulas, Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohill (approx 3409 ft), a national park, blue-flag beaches and one of the country's most scenic driving routes.

Kerry has also got a fine variety of restaurants and pubs for you to enjoy!

What To See And Do

The rugged county is also blessed with some important historical attractions like Muckross House and Gardens, Gallarus Oratory, Staigue Fort, Derrynane House and Ardfert Cathedral to name a few.

Its picturesque landscape provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing and golfing. It isn't short on restaurants and pubs and you'll find lots of other amenities, entertainment facilities and shopping outlets in the larger towns of Kenmare, Killarney, Tralee,Castleisland and Dingle.

For the top attractions in County Kerry check out our Kerry Attractions page
 

Killarney

Killarney is one of Ireland's best loved tourist destinations. This vibrant and beautiful town is surrounded by mountains, lakes and a national park which helps to create some of the best scenery in the country. The colourful town itself is brimming with lots of craft shops, stylish boutiques, cosy cafes, gourmet restaurant, lively pubs and of course a range of approved accommodation like hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and self catering properties. Check it out for yourself- there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

How To Get To County Kerry

County Kerry is easily accessible by car and it is only about a 2 hour drive from Shannon International Airport . Or fly into Kerry Airport, right in the heart of the county, which has direct connections with some cities in Europe. If you arrive in Dublin you can get a direct train to Killarney, which will take about 4 hours.

County Kerry provides the perfect setting for a memorable holiday in Ireland and with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world it is sure to capture the heart of any visitor.