Things to do in County Kerry

Activities, attractions and tours

Torc Waterfall featuring a river or creek and forest scenes
County Kerry
Torc Waterfall showing forests
Muckross Abbey featuring heritage elements, chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Dunmore Head showing rocky coastline, landscape views and general coastal views
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Top places to visit

1. Killarney National Park

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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Muckross Abbey featuring heritage elements, chateau or palace and heritage architecture

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

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 which includes chateau or palace, 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 which includes a river or creek, a bridge and mountains

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, interior views and chateau or palace

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 showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage architecture

What to do in County Kerry

Popular places to visit

Muckross Abbey featuring heritage elements, flowers and a cemetery

Killarney National Park

Establishedin 1932 to protect one of Ireland’s most precious natural habitats, KillarneyNational Park is home to the country’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands,shimmering lakes and a rich variety of wildlife.

Killarney National Park
Ross Castle

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.

Ross Castle
Muckross House which includes chateau or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

Muckross House
Dingle Harbour

Dingle Harbour

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

Dingle Harbour
Gap of Dunloe featuring tranquil scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Gap of Dunloe
Muckross Abbey showing heritage architecture, a castle and interior views

Muckross Abbey

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

Muckross Abbey
Torc Waterfall featuring a river or creek and forest scenes

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.

Torc Waterfall
Killarney Cathedral showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

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.

St. Mary's Cathedral
Banna Beach which includes a beach, tranquil scenes and general coastal views

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.

Banna Beach

Areas of County Kerry

Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains

Killarney City Centre

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

Killarney City Centre
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Dromhale

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

Dromhale
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Ballycasheen

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

Ballycasheen
Killarney which includes a lake or waterhole, landscape views and mountains

Avenue

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

Avenue
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Scrahane

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

Scrahane
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Cahernane

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

Cahernane
Muckross House which includes heritage architecture, flowers and a garden

Killarney

Tralee Town Park showing a garden, flowers and a statue or sculpture

Tralee

Dunmore Head which includes farmland, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Dingle

Photo by Adrienne O'Callaghan

Valentia Island

Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael

Photo by Andrew Eilbacher

Fossa

Ventry Beach featuring a sandy beach and tranquil scenes

Ventry

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