Deirdre's Guidebook
Beaches close by
Fabulous for a swim or a long, leisurely stroll on a sandy beach. Surf hire available and if you are a surfer, this could be the place for you!
24 locals recommend
Banna Strand
Fabulous for a swim or a long, leisurely stroll on a sandy beach. Surf hire available and if you are a surfer, this could be the place for you!
Lovely for a stroll or a walk to the castle, from where there are beautiful views. Good for swimming also.
7 locals recommend
Ballyheigue
Lovely for a stroll or a walk to the castle, from where there are beautiful views. Good for swimming also.
Sightseeing
A lovely place to visit and go for a walk. Swimming is good here. Fenit lighthouse and the mighty statue of St Brendan the Navigator are attractions here also.
16 locals recommend
Fenit
A lovely place to visit and go for a walk. Swimming is good here. Fenit lighthouse and the mighty statue of St Brendan the Navigator are attractions here also.
Ardfert is a very historical village and birth place of St Brendan the Navigator. The Cathedral has a visitors centre and is open to the public.
9 locals recommend
Ardfert Cathedral
Ardfert is a very historical village and birth place of St Brendan the Navigator. The Cathedral has a visitors centre and is open to the public.
Enjoy the tranquility of the ancient monastic ruins and be transported to another time.
Ardfert Friary
Enjoy the tranquility of the ancient monastic ruins and be transported to another time.
It’s a contemplative place and equally as beautiful on a windy day as a sunny day. Just sit on the rocks and admire the power of the ocean.
Meenogahane Pier
Meenogahane PierIt’s a contemplative place and equally as beautiful on a windy day as a sunny day. Just sit on the rocks and admire the power of the ocean.
A drive around The Dingle Penninsula, if you have the time (you would need a day) is a must. Explore Dingle town and drive around Slea head for breathtaking views out over the Atlantic Ocean and across to the Blasket Islands.
71 locals recommend
Dingle Peninsula
A drive around The Dingle Penninsula, if you have the time (you would need a day) is a must. Explore Dingle town and drive around Slea head for breathtaking views out over the Atlantic Ocean and across to the Blasket Islands.
Drive to Dingle via The Conor Pass for exquisite views and majestic scenery.
38 locals recommend
Conor Pass
Drive to Dingle via The Conor Pass for exquisite views and majestic scenery.
Amble through the lovely rose garden and see the statue of Mary the very first Rose of Tralee.
9 locals recommend
Tralee Town Park Playground
Amble through the lovely rose garden and see the statue of Mary the very first Rose of Tralee.
One of the the finest examples of a round tower you’ll see in Ireland. Dates back to the 10th century.
Rattoo Round Tower
One of the the finest examples of a round tower you’ll see in Ireland. Dates back to the 10th century.
If you have the time, a trip to the Kerry Cliffs is a must. A real gem and absolutely worth the drive there, which is stunning in itself. Highly recommended.
37 locals recommend
Kerry Cliffs Portmagee
Skellig RingIf you have the time, a trip to the Kerry Cliffs is a must. A real gem and absolutely worth the drive there, which is stunning in itself. Highly recommended.
Walks
Peaceful and picturesque. There is a lovely walk around the lake. If you have time to visit this tranquil spot you won't be disappointed.
10 locals recommend
Glanteenassig
Peaceful and picturesque. There is a lovely walk around the lake. If you have time to visit this tranquil spot you won't be disappointed.
Choose from three different routes of walks here, from one to three hours, through forrest and over hills. Lovely views.
Glanageenty
Choose from three different routes of walks here, from one to three hours, through forrest and over hills. Lovely views.
Kerry Head Cliffs
A lovely walk and fantastic views across the estuary to the coast of Clare
The Kerry Camino goes as far as Dingle. The first stage of it goes as far as Camp and is approximately 12km. This part of the walk affords spectacular views across Tralee bay.
Tonevane Walk Kerry Camino
The Kerry Camino goes as far as Dingle. The first stage of it goes as far as Camp and is approximately 12km. This part of the walk affords spectacular views across Tralee bay.
Food scene
Lovely olde world feel for dining. Lovely grounds, and a great Irish Wolfhound!! Lovely orangery for outdoor dining.
8 locals recommend
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Lovely olde world feel for dining. Lovely grounds, and a great Irish Wolfhound!! Lovely orangery for outdoor dining.
Fabulous place for a browse and a great lunch. This is a great place to stop in at on your way to or from your holiday. Great space, great food, and in the current climate loads of outdoor dining space.
11 locals recommend
Ballyseedy Home & Garden
Fabulous place for a browse and a great lunch. This is a great place to stop in at on your way to or from your holiday. Great space, great food, and in the current climate loads of outdoor dining space.
Situated 5km from Tralee, this restaurant really is an excellent place to eat. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food.
Highly recommended.
12 locals recommend
The Oyster Tavern
Situated 5km from Tralee, this restaurant really is an excellent place to eat. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food.
Highly recommended.
If you love Italian food then look no further than this lovely Italian restaurant.
Il Pomo Doro Tralee Restaurant
2a Prince's StIf you love Italian food then look no further than this lovely Italian restaurant.
Quinlans Fish & Chips, Tralee
1 The MallExcellent for a lunch time fish and chips!
Ashes Pub, Camp
Lovely spot for some food and refreshments.
Kirbys Brogue Inn
Rock StreetGreat food all week and usually has music at the weekends.
Vibrant place to go any night to experience the 'craic' and enjoythe atmosphere
12 locals recommend
Sean Ogs Bar & B&B
41 Bridge StVibrant place to go any night to experience the 'craic' and enjoythe atmosphere
A vibrant place to go any night of the week to experience good 'craic' and enjoy the music.
12 locals recommend
Sean Ogs Bar & B&B
41 Bridge StA vibrant place to go any night of the week to experience good 'craic' and enjoy the music.
Things to do
Ardfert Pitch and Putt
Fun for all. Club hire available. Very scenic.
Kingdomwaves Surf School Banna Beach
Lessons and surfboard hire at Banna Beach.
Based at The Pier in Fenit. Hire a kayak and paddle around the lighthouse and harbour. A lovely experience.
Wild Water Adventures
Based at The Pier in Fenit. Hire a kayak and paddle around the lighthouse and harbour. A lovely experience.
Learn about the environment and much more here. They also have a lovely lakeside cafe for that all important coffee break!
39 locals recommend
Tralee Bay Wetlands
Ballyard RoadLearn about the environment and much more here. They also have a lovely lakeside cafe for that all important coffee break!
Take a step back in time with a visit to learn about Tralee in times past.
25 locals recommend
Kerry County Museum
Denny StreetTake a step back in time with a visit to learn about Tralee in times past.
Horse riding on the beach near Castlegregory~a fabulous thing to try.
8 locals recommend
O'Connor's Trekking Horse Riding
Horse riding on the beach near Castlegregory~a fabulous thing to try.
The most fantastic day out!! A trip on the Kerry Colleen with Mary and Alan will take you out into Tralee Bay and guve you an experience that will stay with you for a long time.
Tralee Bay Experience Fenit
The most fantastic day out!! A trip on the Kerry Colleen with Mary and Alan will take you out into Tralee Bay and guve you an experience that will stay with you for a long time.