About North Kerry
The Ring of North Kerry, although not without its mountain views, presents for the most part tranquil open countryside, stretching northwards to the mouth of…
Tralee | Irish : Tra Li : the strand of the River Lee
Tralee is the capital of Kerry an expanding town of 20,000 people (and rising). It was founded in the 13th century by the Anglo –…
Tarbert | Irish : Tairbeart : Landing Place
On the northern shore, apart from being the ferry-port providing access to County Clare is also a favoured spot for shoreline fishing. Tarbert House was…
Spa | Irish : An Spa
Pronounced “Spaw” many people came here to take the waters of the local sulphur spring. Traces of the old Pump House still remain and the…
Lixnaw | Irish : Leac Snamha : Swimming Flagstone
Lixnaw in the 11th century was the seat of the Fitzmaurice family, the Earls of Kerry. Nicolas, the 3rd Baron of Lixnaw in 1320 built…
Listowel | Irish : Lios Tuathail : the Fort of Tuathail
Due North from Castleisland lies the attractive town of Listowel, on the River Feale. Listowel appears for the first time in the Plea Roll of…
Fenit | Irish : An Fhianait : The Wild place
Situated 8 miles outside Tralee, reputed to be the birthplace of Saint Brendan. Whatever else Fenit is, it is not a wild place. It is…
Farranfore | Irish : An Fearann Fuar : The land of the underground streams
Arriving in Kerry gets easier. There are daily flights from Stanstead, England, to Kerry Airport at Farranfore. There are also weekly services from Dusseldorf and…
Castleisland | Irish : Oilean Ciarrai : the Castle of the Island of Kerry
This town lies due East of Tralee, Castleisland! The very name conjures up visions of ancient kingdoms and castles deep in the heart of Kerry.…
Blennerville | Irish : Baile an Sceilig
Blennerville: (Irish- Cathair Ui Mhorain) on the approach to Tralee is Ireland’s only remaining commercially operated windmill. Built in 1780 and recently restored, it now…
Banna | Irish : Beannach
This beach which is 5 miles long was also used in the filming of Ryan’s daughter in 1968. Here to one can find a memorial…
Ballylongford | Irish : Beal Atha Longfoirt : Town of the Long Ford
Northwards from this town lies the Gothic ruins of Lislaughton Franciscian Friary, built in 1478 by John O’Connor Kerry. The walls of the friary are…
Ballyheigue | Irish Baile Ui Thaidhg : The Town of O’Teige
Ballyheigue Bay shoals a long way out and due to this many ships have foundered here. “Golden Lyon” the most famous wreck is a Danish…
Ballyduff | Irish An Baile Dubh : Black Town
Here one can visit the Rattoo Heritage Museum. It contains local Archaeological finds and houses exhibits covering the history of the area in all ages,…
Ballybunion | Irish Baile an Bhuinneanaigh : Town of The Bunnions
Ballybunion is essentially a seaside resort with several fine beaches and an extensive network of caves. Hot seaweed baths can be had. The remains of…
Asdee | Irish Eas Daoi originally Caislean Eas Daoi : The Black Waterfall
In this beautiful village one can stop for some refreshments in a pub named Jesse James so called because the father of the notorious American…
Ardfert | Irish : Ard Ferta : the height of the burial Mounds
Ardfert lies 5 miles outside Tralee to the Northwest. Ardfert Cathedral: here you can see the partially restored mainly 15th centuryCathedral. Originally the site of…
Akaragh Lough
The Lough lies just inside the Sand Dunes immeadiate to the South of Ballyheigue. As a site that has habitually attracted rare species of birdlife,…
Abbeydorney | Irish : Mainistir O Dtorna
A nearby Cistercian Friary called Kyrie Elison gave its name to this pleasant village, which lies north of Tralee