Killarney Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in County Kerry, Ireland
About Killarney
The area around Killarney had industry from metal ores in prehistoric times, and from the 7th century became a centre for religious learning, with monasteries on Inisfallen and elsewhere. From 1747 it became one of the first places to try to promote a tourist trade, as part of Viscount Kenmare's efforts to improve his estate. This didn't get very far in an era when very few people could enjoy the luxury of leisure travel, and travel within Ireland was especially tedious. That changed with the arrival of the railway in 1853, encouraged by Henry Arthur Herbert who now owned the estate. Hotels popped up, and tourists flocked to enjoy the antiquities and scenery around the three lakes, and the longer circuit of the Ring of Kerry. Muckross House and the estate changed hands a couple of times th
Top Attractions in Killarney
Explore the best things to see and do in Killarney:
- ★Franciscan Friary
- ★Killarney House
- ★Killarney National Park
- ★Killarney Races
- ★Killegy Chapel
- ★Muckross Abbey
- ★Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms
- ★Ross Castle
Where to Eat in Killarney
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bricín
- 🍴Cronin's
- 🍴Kate Kearney's Cottage
- 🍴Scéal Éile
- 🍴Stonechat
- 🍴The Kerryway
Where to Stay in Killarney
- 🏨Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
- 🏨Arbutus Hotel
- 🏨Black Sheep Hostel
- 🏨Cahernane House Hotel
- 🏨Coolclogher House
- 🏨Countess House
Killarney Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: