Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney and part of the Killarney National Park. It is home to St. Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey, torc waterfall and Innisfallen Island, the location of a ruined monastery. It is a sister city of Cooper City, Florida and Concord, North Carolina.
Thanks to its history, natural interest and proximity to the Dingle Peninsula, Skellig Michael island and its location on the Ring of Kerry, Killarney is a popular tourist destination.
Transport
Killarney is served by National Primary Route N22 (north to Tralee and Castleisland, south to Cork) and National Secondary Route N72 (west to Killorglin, east to Waterford).
There are train services to Tralee, Limerick, Cork and Dublin operated by Iarnród Éireann. Bus Éireann provides bus services to Limerick (and onwards to Dublin), Tralee, Cork, Kenmare and Skibbereen.
Kerry International Airport, in Farranfore between Tralee and Killarney, provides an increasing number of air services. Cork International Airport, easily accessible by bus or rail, also serves the Kerry region.
Sport
Killarney has three Gaelic Football teams: Dr. Crokes, Killarney Legion and Spa. The rural hinterland has a large number of Gaelic Football teams, such as Kilcummin, Fossa, Firies, Glenflesk and Gneeveguilla. All these teams compete in the Kerry County league and the East Kerry Championship (O'Donoghue Cup) and league.
Dr Crokes are the most successful of these teams, with the most notable triumphs being the capture of the All-Ireland Club Championship in 1992 and the Munster Club Championship in 1991 and 1990. The club has also won the County Championship on 6 separate occasions, the last being in 2000.
Dr Crokes are the only club in Killarney with a hurling team, which has had some important successes, most recently winning the Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship in 1999 and 2001.
Killarney Rugby Club competes in the Munster Junior League Division 3.
Tourism
Tourism is by far the largest industry in Killarney. With the exception of Dublin, there are more hotel beds in Killarney than in any other Irish town or city. Killarney's tourism history goes back at least to the mid 1700s, when Thomas, fourth Viscount Kenmare, began to attract visitors and new residents to the town. The date of 1747 was used in recent 250-year celebrations to honour the history of Killarney tourism. A visit by Queen Victoria in 1861 gave the town international exposure, which it has enjoyed ever since.
Attractions
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park, Muckross House, The Black Valley, Aghadoe]
Ross Castle: this square medieval tower, built by the O' Donoghues on the shores of Lough Lein in the 15th century, is beautifully situated. Now restored, the castle houses a fine collection of 16th and 17th century oak furniture.
Ross Castle is the departure point for boat tours on Lough Lein.
Nightlife
Killarney is a popular destination for partygoers. Killarney's nightspots are often busy seven days a week during the summer months, when the population of the town and the surrounding area increases significantly. The places most commonly visited are Mustang Sallys, McSorleys, Scruffys, Folklore, Charlie Foleys and the Grand Hotel, which is particularly popular with American tourists during the summer.
Rally Of The Lakes
Every year in the first weekend of May the town is host to the Rally of the Lakes.
Widely known as the Killarney Ryan, Choice Hotels recently acquired the hotel and have completed a major re-development programme. We now offer an imp....
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With its three famous lakes and great mountain ranges, Killarney in County Kerry Ireland has been the inspiration of poets and painters over many cent....
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Dromhall Hotel (72 Rooms) Muckross Rd, , Killarney . Rating:
Conveniently located a mere 5 minutes walk from the town centre, the hotel offers a wide range of amenities, its variety of bars and restaurants provi....
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The hotel is five minutes drive from the centre of Killarney, in the Heart of the Kingdom of Kerry. All rooms are furnished in country pine to give a ....
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The hotel has a restaurant and bar, and room service is available for limited hours. All the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a....
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Accommodation is of a high standard with air-conditioning, phone, tv, hairdryer, tea/coffee tray, computer points, 24 hour room service menu. The hote....
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It was established in 1957, by the O'Donoghue family and has now become one of Irelands leading leisure hotels and entertainment venues. The hote....
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The Lake Hotel (84 Rooms) Lake Shore, , Killarney . Rating:
The Lake Hotel was built in 1820, The Killarney Lake Hotel combines a unique old world charm with all top standard modern day facilities. The Hotel is....
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There is an excellent bar, with music most nights during season. Our restaurant offers superb local food. Activities ccan be arranged. Local amenities....
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In its 150 years, the hotel has cared for Presidents and Princes, for business barons and church dignitaries, for world famous entertainers and sports....
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Killarney was discovered as a picturesque and peaceful haven by the monks in the Middle Ages and by the governing English Overlords as early as the 16....
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Arbutus Hotel (35 Rooms) College Street, , Killarney Kerry Rating:
The Arbutus is one of Killarney's original hotels. Operated by the Buckley family whose unmistakable approach to hospitality is evident throughou....
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Ideally located only 5 minutes walk from Killarney town centre, the hotel offers the comfort and service one associates with a first class hotel, whil....
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Formerly the residence of the Earls of Pembroke, Cahernane House dates from 1877. In addition to impressive and comfortable reception rooms it feature....
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Muckross Park Hotel (110 Rooms) Lakes of Killarney, Muckross Village, Killarney . Rating:
One of the holdest hotels in the Killarney area, sitauted adjacent to the World Famous Killarney National Park, the hotel is indeed Excellence surroun....
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The bedrooms at the Killarney Plaza Hotel are spacious, fully air-conditioned and bright. Only the finest wood, fabrics and marble have been used in t....
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