'''County Kerry''', in Southwest Ireland, is regarded as perhaps the most scenic county in Ireland and is certainly the most renowned for its scenery. It holds most of Ireland's highest mountains (including the highest, Carrauntuohill), its most westerly fringes and holds a special place in Irish culture. It became a popular tourist attraction in the 19th century and is still very popular today, despite considerable rainfall. In some places the tourist pressure has arguably had a mixed effect but in general the county is friendly and relaxed as well as beautiful.

Regions

  • Iveragh is the largest of the south-western peninsulas, stretching between Killarney and the ocean. The Ring of Kerry circumnavigates this area.
  • The Dingle Peninsula, in the west of the county and to the northwest of the Iveragh peninsula, is much smaller than its southern neighbour, but equally beautiful.
  • Skellig Michael, an island off the coast.
  • Towns

    Note: There are no cities in Kerry.
  • Tralee
  • Killarney
  • Dingle
  • Listowel
  • Killorglin
  • Castleisland
  • Caherciveen
  • Portmagee
  • Kenmare
  • Other Destinations

  • Ventry
  • Cloghane
  • Castlegregory
  • Ballybunion
  • Farranfore
  • Understand

    Talk

    English is the most spoken language however, in certain parts of Kerry Irish is the living language in Dingle and various other parts which is spoken up to 70%.

    Get in

    By plane

    There is the small international [http://www.kerryairport.ie/ Kerry Airport] at Farranfore, between Tralee and Killarney. It is served by Ryanair, Aer Arann, and summer charters and has regularly scheduled flights to Dublin, London Stansted, London Luton, Manchester, Lorient and Frankfurt Hahn. However, Kerry is easily connected to Cork Airport, which serves more destinations, and also Shannon Airport near by. (Flights to USA, Canada and the rest of Europe, including Paris CDG.)

    By train

    There is a regular rail service to Killarney, Farranfore and Tralee from Dublin and Cork and there are connections from all stations in Ireland. See the [http://www.irishrail.ie Irish Rail] website for timetables

    By car

    If coming from Clare or Galway there is a car ferry across the Shannon estuary between Killimer (Clare) and Tarbert (Kerry) which can save driving and is a scenic route. It departs hourly all year-round and every half hour in Summer from both sides. The ferry crosses the mouth of the river Shannon as it enters the Atlantic and dolphins are commonly seen from the ferry

    By bus

    Bus Eireann runs regular bus services to and within Kerry. See the [http://www.buseireann.ie Bus Eireann] website

    Get around

    Options include:
  • Bus Eireann buses
  • Private bus tours
  • Rental car
  • Bicycle rental
  • Walking - the Kerry Way is a major network of marked trails.
  • Car rental

    Below are a list of the major and local car rental companies that have locations in County Kerry. Most will have rental desks in Kerry airport Killarney town or both.

  • Avis - car rental depot located within Shannon Airport
  • [http://www.budget-ireland.com Budget Car Rental Ireland] - desks in both Kerry Airport and Killarney town.
  • Dan Dooley - Kerry Airport desk
  • Europcar - Killarney and Kerry Airport
  • Hertz - Kerry Airport
  • Irish Car Rentals - Kerry Airport
  • National Car Rental - Kerry Airport
  • See

    The Ring of Kerry is the best known area of natural beauty in Ireland. It is a 120 mile circuit around the Iveragh Peninsula in south Kerry passing through Killarney, Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Caherciveen, Waterville, Sneem and Kenmare.

    Do

    Watch a game of Gaelic football. This is Ireland's national game. It is the dominant sport in Kerry and the county team has won more All-Ireland Senior Football Championships than any other.

    Eat

    Drink

    Guinness

    Sleep

  • [http://www.heatonsdingle.com Heatons Guest House] - Situated on the shore of the renowned fishing town of Dingle, Co Kerry.
  • Fels Point Hotel Tralee. els Point Hotel Tralee. ralee, Co. Kerry. ttp://www.felspointhotel.ie/. [http://www.felspointhotel.ie Fels Point Hotel Tralee]: Close your eyes and imagine an exquisite haven of style and comfort of this Tralee Hotel, surrounded by the beautiful Slieve Mish mountains and panoramic views of Tralee town.

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