Guidebook for Killorglin, Co. Kerry
Food Scene
Annadale Road
Annadale Road(1) Jack's Bakery & Deli - best bakery in Kerry.
(2) Bianconi Inn - Bar & Restaurant
Skelligs Chocolate and Cafe
Chocolate factory & café.
Bunkers Bar and Restaurant
Iveragh RoadGood value food up to 8pm
Nicks Steak & Seafood
Lower Bridge StreetA legendary establishment which is an upmarket gastro pub.
A place reserved for a real treat, I cannot understand why the restaurant hasn't won a Michelin star yet. Hosts Frank and Mary are lovely.
8 locals recommend
Carrig Country House
Ring of KerryA place reserved for a real treat, I cannot understand why the restaurant hasn't won a Michelin star yet. Hosts Frank and Mary are lovely.
Sightseeing
Beautiful scenery. Kate Kearney's Cottage (Bar & Restaurant) and Heathers Restaurant are recommended for post-sightseeing food & drink.
78 locals recommend
Gap of Dunloe
Beautiful scenery. Kate Kearney's Cottage (Bar & Restaurant) and Heathers Restaurant are recommended for post-sightseeing food & drink.
Highest mountain in Ireland. Is visible from my house...when clouds aren't covering it.
55 locals recommend
Carrantoohil
Highest mountain in Ireland. Is visible from my house...when clouds aren't covering it.
Highest mountain range in Ireland with much of the range visible from my house.
11 locals recommend
Macgillycuddy's Reeks
Highest mountain range in Ireland with much of the range visible from my house.
Slieve Mish Mountains
The mountains of the Dingle Peninsula. Visible from the front of my house.
Classic 19th Century mansion surrounded by immaculate gardens. Part of Killarney National Park. Restaurant on-site. Queen Victoria stayed here in 1861.
149 locals recommend
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Classic 19th Century mansion surrounded by immaculate gardens. Part of Killarney National Park. Restaurant on-site. Queen Victoria stayed here in 1861.
There are lots of glorious sandy beaches in Kerry but this is the nearest to my house. Rossbeigh is several kilometres in length. Free parking.
63 locals recommend
Rossbeigh Strand
There are lots of glorious sandy beaches in Kerry but this is the nearest to my house. Rossbeigh is several kilometres in length. Free parking.
Part of the Derrynane National Historic Park. Was the home of Daniel O'Connell, Ireland's most famous politician & first Roman Catholic to take a seat in the British parliament.
43 locals recommend
Derrynane House
Part of the Derrynane National Historic Park. Was the home of Daniel O'Connell, Ireland's most famous politician & first Roman Catholic to take a seat in the British parliament.
UNESCO World Heritage site. Film location for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
96 locals recommend
Great Skellig
UNESCO World Heritage site. Film location for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
Spectacular coastal scenery. Site where the first transatlantic cable from Newfoundland came to shore in Europe.
78 locals recommend
Valentia Island
Spectacular coastal scenery. Site where the first transatlantic cable from Newfoundland came to shore in Europe.
A romantic place for a picnic. Departure point for boat tours of the Killarney lakes.
124 locals recommend
Ross Castle
Ross RoadA romantic place for a picnic. Departure point for boat tours of the Killarney lakes.
Stunning scenery. Top Gear presenter said it was the greatest road he ever drove on.
35 locals recommend
Slea Head Drive
Slea Head DriveStunning scenery. Top Gear presenter said it was the greatest road he ever drove on.
Everything Else
At the rear of Cáitín's Pub is Kells Sheep Dog trials, where a farmer demonstrates how sheep are gathered from a field using dogs directed by whistles. Has won several "best tour feature" awards.
Kells
At the rear of Cáitín's Pub is Kells Sheep Dog trials, where a farmer demonstrates how sheep are gathered from a field using dogs directed by whistles. Has won several "best tour feature" awards.
What can I say about Killarney that hasn't been said! It's a must-see town and I don't have enough space here to list the many attractions.
111 locals recommend
Killarney
What can I say about Killarney that hasn't been said! It's a must-see town and I don't have enough space here to list the many attractions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish-owned and managed tapas bar set in a refurhished church. It's also a music venue.
29 locals recommend
Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Bridge StIrish-owned and managed tapas bar set in a refurhished church. It's also a music venue.
The Bianconi Inn
Annadale RoadNice quiet bar. Is also an upmarket restaurant.
Largest indoor events centre outside of Dublin. Concerts, plays, dance events, conferences.
28 locals recommend
INEC Killarney
Muckross RoadLargest indoor events centre outside of Dublin. Concerts, plays, dance events, conferences.
Essentials
ALDI
Iveragh RoadSuperValu Killorglin - Keane's
Iveragh RoadChamp's Eurospar Supermarket
Main StreetArts & Culture
Kerry County Museum
Denny StreetPlays host to more traditional Irish cultural events - plays, music, dance.
39 locals recommend
Siamsa Tire
Plays host to more traditional Irish cultural events - plays, music, dance.
Getting Around
Ryanair flights to London Luton & Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Faro, Alicante.
Aer Lingus flight to Dublin.
33 locals recommend
Kerry Airport
Ryanair flights to London Luton & Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Faro, Alicante.
Aer Lingus flight to Dublin.
Iarnrod Eireann
East AvenueNearest railway station to my house