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    Introduction

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    Killarney's tradition of entertaining visitors began over two centuries ago. Tales of the legendary lakes and mountains surrounding the town initiated a wave of tourism that continues to this day. The town's charm is retained in the curious o... Continue reading »

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    History

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    Prehistoric Killarney Killarney's unique history began with the last Ice Age. A single ice sheet covered the entire region. As it melted, it sculpted Killarney's magnificent peaks Carrantoohill, Crohane, Tomies, Torc, and Mangerton. Pushin... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    Visitors are drawn to Killarney for the natural beauty of the magnificent lakes, mountains and nearby Atlantic coast, as well as the friendly and hospitable people. Whether you're here on business for a single night or with your family on a t... Continue reading »

  • Food

    Eat drink

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    Killarney diners were once limited to the ubiquitous Irish stew, boiled bacon, and roast with veggies, but now the restaurant scene caters for even the most discerning palates. The quality and diversity of cuisine has never been better. From... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    Killarney maintains a holiday mood throughout the year. Attractions remain open, there are festivals for every season, and nightlife is always upbeat. No matter what your age or taste, Killarney provides a plethora of options. Street entertai... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    Tour One: The Ring of Kerry The fabled 110-mile Ring of Kerry explores the Southwest's most celebrated peninsula. Many operators have bus tours of the Ring, but driving your own transport is the best way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery,... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There: By Air: Killarney is serviced by 2 Airports: Cork and Kerry International Airports. Cork International Airport (ORK) (+353 21 4313131 http://www.cork-airport.com/) serves southwest Ireland. Airlines include: Aer Arann:... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Killarney Country: Ireland (Eire) Killarney by the Numbers: Country dialing code: 353 Elevation: 531 feet Population: 126,130 Average January temp: 42°F (5°C) Average July temp: 59°F (15°C) Annual rainfall: 42.6 inches (108cm) Quic... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Killarney is 135km (84 miles) SW of Shannon, 309km (192 miles) SW of Dublin, 87km (54 miles) W of Cork, 111km (69 miles) SW of Limerick, and 193km (120 miles) SW of Galway Perhaps the busiest tourist hub in rural Ireland, Killarney's sidew... Continue reading »

  • Planning

    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There Aer Arann (tel. 061/704428; www.aerarann.ie) offers regular flights from Dublin into Kerry County Airport, Farranfore, County Kerry (tel. 066/976-4644; www.kerryairport.ie), about 16km (10 miles) north of Killarney. Ryanair (... Continue reading »

Killarney Travel Experiences

Traveler Photos of Killarney

Queen Victoria's fire escape The view of the lake from the top of our hike. Waterfall in National Park Liscannor Stone walls at the Cliffs
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