Guidebook for High Street, Apartments, Killarney
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local. It is a lovely pub to meet locals. It is next door.
Excellent place to watch any sports events. Say hi to John the proprietor -our friend and neighbour. Outstanding pint of Guinness.
The Sportsmans Bar
High StreetOur local. It is a lovely pub to meet locals. It is next door.
Excellent place to watch any sports events. Say hi to John the proprietor -our friend and neighbour. Outstanding pint of Guinness.
4,5, 6, Main Street, Killarney. Lively spot, lots of parties for fun loving people. Excellent decor, lots of nooks and crannies and interesting features.
A pub serving pints & cocktails, courtyard, cafe, sweet shop, bakery, brunch, & pizzas. Serving Irish pub grub.
75 locals recommend
John M Reidy
4 Main St4,5, 6, Main Street, Killarney. Lively spot, lots of parties for fun loving people. Excellent decor, lots of nooks and crannies and interesting features.
A pub serving pints & cocktails, courtyard, cafe, sweet shop, bakery, brunch, & pizzas. Serving Irish pub grub.
Family run bar serving excellent bar food for over 60 years. Meet the locals, enjoy a great pint of Guinness. Say hi to my cousin Seán, the Propreitor
36 locals recommend
Murphy's Bar Killarney
18 College StFamily run bar serving excellent bar food for over 60 years. Meet the locals, enjoy a great pint of Guinness. Say hi to my cousin Seán, the Propreitor
Very small, cosy bar with a friendly atmosphere. 5 doors down the street. Meet the locals .
Looks tiny when you walk in but there's a bigger area at the back with some comfortable seating.
Speakeasy Bar
14 High StreetVery small, cosy bar with a friendly atmosphere. 5 doors down the street. Meet the locals .
Looks tiny when you walk in but there's a bigger area at the back with some comfortable seating.
Parks & Nature
Star of a Million Holiday Snaps
Muckross House is a Victorian mansion. the house rises from superbly designed gardens, the light from nearby Muckross Lake glinting off hundreds of diamond-paned windows. Muckross House is situated in the heart of Killarney National Park, on a small peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, just ten minutes’ drive from the Killarney Park Hotel.
Enjoy a guided tour of the house and step back in time to the world of the 19th century. The elegantly furnished rooms in the upper storey depict the lives of the landed gentry in the mid-1800s; the more basic accommodation in the basement reveals what life was like for the servants employed in the house. A centre focused on Kerry folk life contains workshops where bookbinders, potters, and weavers demonstrate their work. You may buy samples in the craft shop, next to the excellent cafe/restaurant.
Muckross Gardens offer an impressive setting for the house, with flowing lawns, a water garden, an acclaimed arboretum, and an exceptional limestone rockery. The gardens are noted particularly for shrubs such as rhododendrons and azaleas.
149 locals recommend
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Star of a Million Holiday Snaps
Muckross House is a Victorian mansion. the house rises from superbly designed gardens, the light from nearby Muckross Lake glinting off hundreds of diamond-paned windows. Muckross House is situated in the heart of Killarney National Park, on a small peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, just ten minutes’ drive from the Killarney Park Hotel.
Enjoy a guided tour of the house and step back in time to the world of the 19th century. The elegantly furnished rooms in the upper storey depict the lives of the landed gentry in the mid-1800s; the more basic accommodation in the basement reveals what life was like for the servants employed in the house. A centre focused on Kerry folk life contains workshops where bookbinders, potters, and weavers demonstrate their work. You may buy samples in the craft shop, next to the excellent cafe/restaurant.
Muckross Gardens offer an impressive setting for the house, with flowing lawns, a water garden, an acclaimed arboretum, and an exceptional limestone rockery. The gardens are noted particularly for shrubs such as rhododendrons and azaleas.
Lakes of Killarney Celebrated in Music, Poetry and Art Our deluxe apartment is ideally suited to explore beautiful Killarney. Lough Leane (the Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (the Middle Lake) and the Upper Lake are threaded together across a quarter of Killarney National Park's 10,236 hectares. They support a rich variety of wildlife, from the trout and salmon that flourish in their waters and the swans and multitudes of other water birds that feed on them, to the deer that swim across their surfaces at night. If you like fishing you can rent a boat at Ross Castle. You can also take a guided tour of Lough Leane in a waterbus, also from Ross Castle. Try your hand at kayaking the Lakes with an expert guide. If you prefer to remain on dry land, there are many prime viewing spots where you can appreciate the wonder of the Lakes of Killarney. Drive north of Killarney town to Aghadoe for a magnificent panorama of the lakes set against the towering McGillycuddy Reeks and the peaks of Tomies and Purple Mountain. Or take a drive toward Kenmare and experience the lakes from the vantage point of Ladies View. Lots of choices to enjoy.
22 locals recommend
Lough Leane
Lakes of Killarney Celebrated in Music, Poetry and Art Our deluxe apartment is ideally suited to explore beautiful Killarney. Lough Leane (the Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (the Middle Lake) and the Upper Lake are threaded together across a quarter of Killarney National Park's 10,236 hectares. They support a rich variety of wildlife, from the trout and salmon that flourish in their waters and the swans and multitudes of other water birds that feed on them, to the deer that swim across their surfaces at night. If you like fishing you can rent a boat at Ross Castle. You can also take a guided tour of Lough Leane in a waterbus, also from Ross Castle. Try your hand at kayaking the Lakes with an expert guide. If you prefer to remain on dry land, there are many prime viewing spots where you can appreciate the wonder of the Lakes of Killarney. Drive north of Killarney town to Aghadoe for a magnificent panorama of the lakes set against the towering McGillycuddy Reeks and the peaks of Tomies and Purple Mountain. Or take a drive toward Kenmare and experience the lakes from the vantage point of Ladies View. Lots of choices to enjoy.
Shopping
Tru Care Cleaners
High StreetDry cleaners, laundry, laundrette. Excellent service.
Penneys Stores
11-12 High StreetExcellent prices - 4 doors down the street.
Dunnes Stores
North Circular Road2 mins. Down the street Grocery, clothes & off licence
Brian de Staic is Ireland's leading goldsmith. Located next door. Guests will receive 10% discount. Handcrafted jewellery made in Dingle Ireland.
We have another Airbnb premises in Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Áras de Staic has 3 apartments and 3 en-suite bedrooms.
Brian de Staic Jewellers
18 High StreetBrian de Staic is Ireland's leading goldsmith. Located next door. Guests will receive 10% discount. Handcrafted jewellery made in Dingle Ireland.
We have another Airbnb premises in Green Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Áras de Staic has 3 apartments and 3 en-suite bedrooms.
Entertainment & Activities
INEC Killarney
Muckross RoadEntertainiment venue www.inec.ie
CinemaKillarney
East Avenue RoadWalking distance. Latest film, lots of choices
Getting Around
Killarney, Killarney Outlet Centre station
Walking distance from apartment
David O'sullivan
18 New StRenting bikes in Killarney for decades. Great family business.
Budget Car Rental Killarney
5B Kenmare PlSightseeing
Torc Waterfall
Just 8km from the Killarney town you'll find Torc Waterfall – a glorious testimony to the beauty of cascading water. It is located along the picturesque N71 Kenmare road.
Regularly listed among the Top 5 Things to See around Killarney, Torc Waterfall is a lovely stop for visitors touring the Ring of Kerry. Leave your car in the designated car park and stroll the 300 metres to the waterfall, the sound of the thundering water growing ever louder as you approach the landmark. The waterfall itself is about 20 metres high and is at its most impressive after heavy rain.
38 locals recommend
Torc
Torc Waterfall
Just 8km from the Killarney town you'll find Torc Waterfall – a glorious testimony to the beauty of cascading water. It is located along the picturesque N71 Kenmare road.
Regularly listed among the Top 5 Things to See around Killarney, Torc Waterfall is a lovely stop for visitors touring the Ring of Kerry. Leave your car in the designated car park and stroll the 300 metres to the waterfall, the sound of the thundering water growing ever louder as you approach the landmark. The waterfall itself is about 20 metres high and is at its most impressive after heavy rain.
Ross Castle
A Medieval Bastion of Killarney
Ross Castle is located just 2km from the town of Killarney, off the road to Muckross and Kenmare. Recently featured on the front cover of National Geographic, as Hollywood actor and writer Andrew McCarthy traced his Kerry roots, the castle is a striking example of a restored Medieval stronghold.
Set against the backdrop of Killarney National Park, with the waters of Lough Leane lapping just outside, this is a magnificent example of an Irish chieftain's stronghold during the Middle Ages. It was probably constructed toward the end of the 15th century by a Chieftain of the O’Donoghue Ross clan. Shielded by a fortified bawn, the castle had a protective ring of circular flanking tower, two of which are still standing.
Hire a boat to Innisfallen, a monastic island visible from the front of the castle, take a trip on the waterbus, or organise a kayak trip
124 locals recommend
Ross Castle
Ross RoadRoss Castle
A Medieval Bastion of Killarney
Ross Castle is located just 2km from the town of Killarney, off the road to Muckross and Kenmare. Recently featured on the front cover of National Geographic, as Hollywood actor and writer Andrew McCarthy traced his Kerry roots, the castle is a striking example of a restored Medieval stronghold.
Set against the backdrop of Killarney National Park, with the waters of Lough Leane lapping just outside, this is a magnificent example of an Irish chieftain's stronghold during the Middle Ages. It was probably constructed toward the end of the 15th century by a Chieftain of the O’Donoghue Ross clan. Shielded by a fortified bawn, the castle had a protective ring of circular flanking tower, two of which are still standing.
Hire a boat to Innisfallen, a monastic island visible from the front of the castle, take a trip on the waterbus, or organise a kayak trip
The Beaufort Ogham Stones are on a narrow windy road between Beaufort Village and the Gap of Dunloe. There is no parking area and the road is not really safe to walk. The stones were discovered on the roof of an ancient underground passage-way during the building of the Dunloe Castle Hotel.
Dating from c. 300 AD, ogham is the oldest form of writing in the Irish language. Letters from the Roman alphabet were represented by a series of horizontal and sloped lines, usually along the edge of standing stones.
The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens
The Beaufort Ogham Stones are on a narrow windy road between Beaufort Village and the Gap of Dunloe. There is no parking area and the road is not really safe to walk. The stones were discovered on the roof of an ancient underground passage-way during the building of the Dunloe Castle Hotel.
Dating from c. 300 AD, ogham is the oldest form of writing in the Irish language. Letters from the Roman alphabet were represented by a series of horizontal and sloped lines, usually along the edge of standing stones.
As the name implies the Meeting of the waters is where Killarney's famous lakes converge. The Upper lake, Middle Lake (also known as Muckross Lake) and Lower Lake (Lough Leane) all come together at this beautiful spot. It is a little haven of tranquility and can only be reached by foot or bicycle. Also found in this area are Dinis cottage and "The Old Weir Bridge". The easiest way to reach the spot is by walking along the well signposted path from Muckross House for approximately 5km or if you don't feel that energetic then approx one mile beyond Torc Waterfall (direction Kenmare) there is a parking spot on the right hand side of the road. Dinis cottage is signposted from here and the cottage and "the meetings of the waters" is a 15 minute walk from here. Its definitely worth the walk on a fine day.
The Meeting of the Three Waters
As the name implies the Meeting of the waters is where Killarney's famous lakes converge. The Upper lake, Middle Lake (also known as Muckross Lake) and Lower Lake (Lough Leane) all come together at this beautiful spot. It is a little haven of tranquility and can only be reached by foot or bicycle. Also found in this area are Dinis cottage and "The Old Weir Bridge". The easiest way to reach the spot is by walking along the well signposted path from Muckross House for approximately 5km or if you don't feel that energetic then approx one mile beyond Torc Waterfall (direction Kenmare) there is a parking spot on the right hand side of the road. Dinis cottage is signposted from here and the cottage and "the meetings of the waters" is a 15 minute walk from here. Its definitely worth the walk on a fine day.
Food Scene
Treyvaud's Restaurant
62 High StreetGreat food on your doorstep - across the street.
Family run traditional restaurant. Great food at reasonable prices.
14 locals recommend
Cronins Restaurant
College StreetFamily run traditional restaurant. Great food at reasonable prices.
18, College Street, Murphy's of Killarney, Killarney V93 EFP1 Ireland Family run bar and restaurant serving great food and drinks for 60 years. Great food, drinks, lovely ambiance - meet the locals. Say hi to my first cousin Seán.
36 locals recommend
Murphy's Bar Killarney
18 College St18, College Street, Murphy's of Killarney, Killarney V93 EFP1 Ireland Family run bar and restaurant serving great food and drinks for 60 years. Great food, drinks, lovely ambiance - meet the locals. Say hi to my first cousin Seán.
Great food, craft shop - a few doors up the street.
Say hi to Johnny
34 locals recommend
Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House
26 High StreetGreat food, craft shop - a few doors up the street.
Say hi to Johnny
Great family run business. Local produce and beautiful atmosphere.
Foley’s serving locals and tourists for generations.
Foleys Restaurant
22 High StreetGreat family run business. Local produce and beautiful atmosphere.
Foley’s serving locals and tourists for generations.
New restaurant 50 metres up the street 27 High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 K164
Harrow presents a contemporary, ever-evolving cuisine that is influenced and informed by the exceptional seasonal produce of Killarney. Serving excellent steaks and fish dishes
Harrow
27 High StreetNew restaurant 50 metres up the street 27 High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 K164
Harrow presents a contemporary, ever-evolving cuisine that is influenced and informed by the exceptional seasonal produce of Killarney. Serving excellent steaks and fish dishes
Excellent long established Italian restaurant. Great food, lovely people. 30 metres down the street.
6 locals recommend
Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney
9 High StreetExcellent long established Italian restaurant. Great food, lovely people. 30 metres down the street.
Great Indian Food dine in or takeout. Authentic cuisine.
10 College St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 KND6
8 locals recommend
Bombay Palace
10 College StGreat Indian Food dine in or takeout. Authentic cuisine.
10 College St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 KND6