Cynthia’s guidebook
Walking Trails Nearby
Beautiful landscapes with trails for those who love to walk outdoors
One of our favourite outdoor trails. And it's only about a 15-minute drive. It's a great place for all ages.
13 locals recommend
Glanageenty Forest Recreation Area
One of our favourite outdoor trails. And it's only about a 15-minute drive. It's a great place for all ages.
Ballyseedy Woods
Lovely spot for a leisurely walk. About 15 minutes away.
Killarney National Park
Breathtaking countryside with woods, meadows and lakes.
Sightseeing
If you visit Tralee, the museum is worth some time. Great Irish history, and you'll enjoy the floor that sends you back in time about 800 years to early Tralee during the medieval period.
25 locals recommend
Kerry County Museum
Denny StreetIf you visit Tralee, the museum is worth some time. Great Irish history, and you'll enjoy the floor that sends you back in time about 800 years to early Tralee during the medieval period.
This beautiful waterfall is worth the short short walk from the car park, but there is lots of hiking for those who want more adventure. If you're in Killarney, this is a must-see.
113 locals recommend
Torc Waterfall
This beautiful waterfall is worth the short short walk from the car park, but there is lots of hiking for those who want more adventure. If you're in Killarney, this is a must-see.
Killarney is a must-see. Beautiful, quaint town with lots of shopping and dining. You can hire a horse-and-carriage ride from town to many of the sites on the outskirts. Killarney National Park offers unlimited trails for spectacular walks.
111 locals recommend
Killarney
Killarney is a must-see. Beautiful, quaint town with lots of shopping and dining. You can hire a horse-and-carriage ride from town to many of the sites on the outskirts. Killarney National Park offers unlimited trails for spectacular walks.
Muckross House is a beautiful historic house with acres of gardens to explore. You can take a guided tour of the house and spend hours walking and enjoying the grounds. There is a great cafe on site and also the best gift shop around. Definitely worth spending a day or at least half a day here.
53 locals recommend
Muckross House & Gardens
Muckross House is a beautiful historic house with acres of gardens to explore. You can take a guided tour of the house and spend hours walking and enjoying the grounds. There is a great cafe on site and also the best gift shop around. Definitely worth spending a day or at least half a day here.
The capitol of County Kerry, Tralee is a less touristy town. You'll enjoy walking and taking in the sites, shopping, dining.
50 locals recommend
Tralee
The capitol of County Kerry, Tralee is a less touristy town. You'll enjoy walking and taking in the sites, shopping, dining.
Book tickets to a traditional Irish show of music and dance or any other show being performed such as a play or classical concert. Very lovely venue in Tralee.
39 locals recommend
Siamsa Tire
Book tickets to a traditional Irish show of music and dance or any other show being performed such as a play or classical concert. Very lovely venue in Tralee.
Furnished castle beside one of the lakes of Killarney, with guided tours. Beautiful surroundings with woods and trails. Boat or horse/carriage rides for hire.
124 locals recommend
Ross Castle
Ross RoadFurnished castle beside one of the lakes of Killarney, with guided tours. Beautiful surroundings with woods and trails. Boat or horse/carriage rides for hire.
Educate yourself on Tralee's ecosystem. Great for young families. Boat rides and a playground. Also a great cafe.
39 locals recommend
Tralee Bay Wetlands
Ballyard RoadEducate yourself on Tralee's ecosystem. Great for young families. Boat rides and a playground. Also a great cafe.
Food scene
Pat's Cafe Castleisland
Killarney RoadSome say this is the best breakfast place around!
Bombay Palace
10 College StOne of our family's favourite restaurants. Indian cuisine.
Milano
16 Main StDelicious gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts. Kid friendly.
Popular restaurant in Castleisland. You'll love the cosy interior with fireplaces and stonework. Great for a meal or tea and scones.
8 locals recommend
Country Market
47 Main StPopular restaurant in Castleisland. You'll love the cosy interior with fireplaces and stonework. Great for a meal or tea and scones.
Nana Beas
Killarney RoadVery cute little coffee shop in Castleisland.
Gaby's Seafood Restaurant
27 High StreetGreat traditional food in Killarney.
5 star hotel and resort. Enjoy an incredible dinner at the Panorama restaurant or a less expensive meal in the Brasserie which will be delicious too! Or have a coffee with scones in the beautiful lobby overlooking one of the lakes of Killarney. Here’s a secret: every Saturday there is a huge dessert buffet in their lounge for 15 euro per person! All you can eat, including teas and coffees! Best way to spend a Saturday evening in Ireland!
26 locals recommend
The Europe Hotel & Resort
5 star hotel and resort. Enjoy an incredible dinner at the Panorama restaurant or a less expensive meal in the Brasserie which will be delicious too! Or have a coffee with scones in the beautiful lobby overlooking one of the lakes of Killarney. Here’s a secret: every Saturday there is a huge dessert buffet in their lounge for 15 euro per person! All you can eat, including teas and coffees! Best way to spend a Saturday evening in Ireland!
Denjoes American Style/Apache Pizza
Church StreetFast food in Castleisland--burgers & chips, pizza, chicken
We looooove this place. Delectable local cheeses, salads, soups, breads and coffee for unbeatable prices. It sounds too good to be true but it’s true. I have to pinch myself every time I am there. :)
The Little Cheese Shop 2
Island of GeeseWe looooove this place. Delectable local cheeses, salads, soups, breads and coffee for unbeatable prices. It sounds too good to be true but it’s true. I have to pinch myself every time I am there. :)
Groceries in Castleisland
Garvey 's SuperValu Castleisland
Church StreetGroceries and petrol shop
Lidl
Castlemaine RoadGroceries and great bakery
ALDI
Fun things to do
Large indoor swimming pool with waves, slides, rapid river. Also a gym, steam rooms and saunas for adults.
62 locals recommend
Aqua Dome
Large indoor swimming pool with waves, slides, rapid river. Also a gym, steam rooms and saunas for adults.
Omniplex Cinema Tralee
Dan Spring RoadMovies cinema