Guidebook for Killarney
Arts & Culture
Ross Castle
Ross RoadGreat Castle remains on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney
Irish dancing and well worth it for a night out and only a 5 minute walk from my house.
tickets are approx. €12
12 locals recommend
Celtic Steps The Show
Irish dancing and well worth it for a night out and only a 5 minute walk from my house.
tickets are approx. €12
Parks & Nature
Killarney
Beautiful park with wildlife and lakes
For one of the best trips to do: Take a boat from Ross Castle on the Lakes of Killarney to Lord Brandon's Cottage (about €15per person) then walk through the Gap of Dunloe - approx. 10km to Kate Kearney's Cottage where you can enjoy lunch or just sit outside enjoying the scenery. Take the shuttle bus back to Killarney town or a taxi (in winter months)
62 locals recommend
Gap of Dunloe
For one of the best trips to do: Take a boat from Ross Castle on the Lakes of Killarney to Lord Brandon's Cottage (about €15per person) then walk through the Gap of Dunloe - approx. 10km to Kate Kearney's Cottage where you can enjoy lunch or just sit outside enjoying the scenery. Take the shuttle bus back to Killarney town or a taxi (in winter months)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Laurels Pub & Restaurant
Main StreetGreat bar food and superb atmosphere
O'Connors Traditional Pub
7 High StreetGreat bar with good music and meeting locals
Courtney's Bar
24 Plunkett StGood bar with great music and excellent beer selection
Food Scene
Murphys Ice Cream
37 Main StBest Ice cream in Ireland!
best seafood in Kerry - very casual but can be busy in the summer
34 locals recommend
Quinlan's Seafood Bar
77 High Streetbest seafood in Kerry - very casual but can be busy in the summer
The Smoke House
8 High Streetgood casual dining
Great French cafe with fabulous pastries and good coffee and a super indoor garden
18 locals recommend
Petit Delice
Main StreetGreat French cafe with fabulous pastries and good coffee and a super indoor garden
Lir Cafe
Kenmare PlaceBest coffee / hot chocolate in town and great for people watching
Everything Else
St. Mary's Cathedral
New StreetKillarney's beautiful cathedral