Kerry, Republic Of Ireland
Sitting squarely on Ireland’s south-western coast
County Kerry faces down the Atlantic Ocean on a daily basis, with spectacular coastal scenery featuring stunning peninsulas and inlets. Popular with cyclists and walkers, and well served by purpose-built routes, the region is also rightly proud of its cultural heritage, and boasts centuries of Irish folklore, song and dance.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | English | |
| Currency: | Euro | |
| Time zone: | GMT (Summer GMT+1 hour) | |
| Flight Time: | 1 hour 30 | |
| Holiday type: | City break | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 13.3°C Rainfall: 1434.9mm a year |
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Must see:
Take in the extreme west point of Ireland and relish the truly impressive vista from Dunmore Head on the Dingle Peninsula.
Must eat at:
An Pota Stoir in the county town, Tralee, offers its lucky diners the chance to eat some of the freshest locally caught seafood and shellfish in the county. The reason? Its owner Paddy O'Mahony runs his own fleet of fishing boats...
Must be there for:
Gaelic Football is loved and celebrated in all corners of this sport-mad county. If you get the chance, watch Kerry in action – they’re Ireland’s most successful team of all time.
Well-travelled tips:
· If you’ve got the muscle, walking the 120 mile ring of Kerry will get you up close and personal with some of Ireland’s most beautiful flora and fauna.
· Alternatively, following just some of the trails of the Kerry Way will leave you breathless – and wanting more.
