
County Kerry


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Overview
County Kerry contains some of Ireland's most iconic scenery: surf-pounded sea cliffs and soft golden strands, emerald-green farmland criss-crossed by tumbledown stone walls, mist-shrouded bogs and cloud-torn mountain peaks.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Skellig Ring
The jagged, 217m-high rock of Skellig Michael (Michael's Rock; like St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and Mont St Michel in Normandy) is the larger of the…
County Kerry
Sprawling over 10,236 hectares, this sublime park is an idyllic place to explore. Ross Castle and Muckross House draw big crowds, but it's possible to…
Ring of Kerry
Opened in 1837 as a hunting lodge, this magnificent estate sprawls over 17 hectares incorporating a waterfall, beach and six different gardens, ranging…
Killarney National Park
Lakeside Ross Castle dates to the 15th century, when it was a residence of the O'Donoghue family. The entertaining 45-minute guided tour combines an…
Derrynane National Historic Park
Ring of Kerry
Derrynane House was the home of Maurice 'Hunting Cap' O'Connell, a notorious local smuggler who grew rich on trade with France and Spain. He was the uncle…
Killarney National Park
This impressive Victorian mansion is crammed with fascinating objects (70% of the contents are original). Portraits by John Singer Sargent adorn the walls…
Killarney National Park
Dating from the early 18th century, Killarney House was once part of a much larger residence that was later demolished; it was restored in 2016 and now…
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Digital Nomad
Could you give up electricity and WiFi for a dream summer job on a remote Irish island?Jan 18, 2021 • 3 min read
- Digital NomadMeet the couple who swapped city life to live on a remote Irish island with no electricity
Sep 24, 2020 • 7 min read
Wildlife & NaturePaddleboarders unexpectedly discovered a breathtaking hidden cave off the Irish coastAug 20, 2019 • 1 min read
BeachesMy Kerry: a very personal guide to Ireland's most beautiful countyJun 30, 2019 • 11 min read
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