County Kerry

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Kerry is perhaps the most scenic county in the Republic of Ireland and certainly the most known for its scenery. It holds most of Ireland's highest mountains, including the highest, Carrauntouhill, its most westerly fringes and holds a special place in Irish culture. It became a popular tourist attraction in the 19th century and is still popular today, despite onsiderable rainfall. In some places the tourist pressure has somewhat spoiled the locals but in general the county is friendly and relaxed as well as beautiful.

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Regions

  • Iveragh is the largest of the south-western peninsulas, stretching between Killarney and the ocean. The Ring of Kerry circumnavigates this area.
  • Dingle Peninsula, directly north of the Iveragh peninsula, is much smaller than its southern neighbour, but equally beautiful.

Towns

Note: There are no cities in Kerry.

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Get in

By plane

There is a small airport at Farranfore, between Tralee and Killarney. This is served by Ryanair as well as summer charters

By train

There is a railway from Tralee to Dublin, via Killarney

By car

If coming from Clare there is a ferry across the Shannon estuary at Killimer (Clare)/ Tarbert (Kerry)

By bus

Get around

See

The Ring of Kerry is the best known area of natural beauty in Ireland.

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Eat

Drink

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