About Destination Killarney

Destination Killarney is your gateway to experience our wonderful part of the world. We have gathered our favourite experiences together in one place so that you can be inspired, informed and empowered to make your next trip to Killarney everything you wish it to be. Adventure awaits, be it a guided hill walk or a kayak across the lakes, the sound of our music or a visit to our past. Experience Killarney… its beauty, its people, its culture, its heart.

The ultimate aim of this website is to promote sustainable and responsible tourism in the Kingdom of Kerry and to provide any visitors which a comprehensive set of information for their stay.

You will find plenty of destination highlights on this website such as Things to do, places to go, walks and hikes, festivals, where to stay, blog posts and much more!

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Ross Castle

Ross Castle sits on the edge of Killarney’s lower lake and was built by O’Donoghue Mór in the 15th century. The Castle came into the hands of the Brownes who became the Earls of Kenmare and owned an extensive portion of the lands that are now part of Killarney National Park . Legend has it that O’Donoghue still exists in a deep slumber under the waters of Lough Leane. On the first morning of May every seven years he rises from the lake on his magnificent white horse and circles the lake. Anyone catching a glimpse of him is said to be assured of good fortune for the rest of their lives. The large rock at the entrance to the bay is known as O’Donoghue’s prison. Ross Castle was the last stronghold in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. It was eventually taken by General Ludlow in 1652.

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Ross Castle

Ross Castle sits on the edge of Killarney’s lower lake and was built by O’Donoghue Mór in the 15th century. The Castle came into the hands of the Brownes who became the Earls of Kenmare and owned an extensive portion of the lands that are now part of Killarney National Park . Legend has it that O’Donoghue still exists in a deep slumber under the waters of Lough Leane. On the first morning of May every seven years he rises from the lake on his magnificent white horse and circles the lake. Anyone catching a glimpse of him is said to be assured of good fortune for the rest of their lives. The large rock at the entrance to the bay is known as O’Donoghue’s prison. Ross Castle was the last stronghold in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. It was eventually taken by General Ludlow in 1652.

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Save This Post For Your Next Visit To Killarney👇🏼👇🏼 A secluded swim spot at the beautiful Torc Waterfall 💦: take the steps to the left of the main view point of the waterfall (the one nearest the car park) and follow them until the bridge. Climb down to the left & you’ll find this spot with no tourists around it and a easy enough gradient in the walkway for getting in for a gorgeous dip x

Save This Post For Your Next Visit To Killarney👇🏼👇🏼 A secluded swim spot at the beautiful Torc Waterfall 💦: take the steps to the left of the main view point of the waterfall (the one nearest the car park) and follow them until the bridge. Climb down to the left & you’ll find this spot with no tourists around it and a easy enough gradient in the walkway for getting in for a gorgeous dip x ...

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This feels soooo good! This is one of my favourite techniques from the world of structural integration (of which I have many). The eccentric contraction of the muscles along the side of the spine combined with the slow, deep pressure helps to not only free up restrictions but can also give you sensory feedback to move into parts of your spine that don't move so freely. We all have parts of the spine that we have blind spots to, for many athletes it's the lumbar spine (low back) to which they struggle with going into flexion because many are stuck in extension, this helps to free up the soft tissue around the low back so that the spine is able to explore those ranges of motion more easily. This technique is not only good for athletes though everyone can benefit from a spine that is able to move more freely.

This feels soooo good! This is one of my favourite techniques from the world of structural integration (of which I have many). The eccentric contraction of the muscles along the side of the spine combined with the slow, deep pressure helps to not only free up restrictions but can also give you sensory feedback to move into parts of your spine that don`t move so freely. We all have parts of the spine that we have blind spots to, for many athletes it`s the lumbar spine (low back) to which they struggle with going into flexion because many are stuck in extension, this helps to free up the soft tissue around the low back so that the spine is able to explore those ranges of motion more easily. This technique is not only good for athletes though everyone can benefit from a spine that is able to move more freely. ...

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Killarney Flowery Reflections. #killarney #killarneynationalpark #lovekillarney #killarneyireland #reflection #reflections #killarneykerry #kerry #flowers #tourismireland #kerryireland #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland🇮🇪 #ireland_insta #irishdaily #eire #beautifuleurope #europe #europe_vacations #discovereurope

Killarney Flowery Reflections. #killarney #killarneynationalpark #lovekillarney #killarneyireland #reflection #reflections #killarneykerry #kerry #flowers #tourismireland #kerryireland #ireland #ireland🍀 #ireland🇮🇪 #ireland_insta #irishdaily #eire #beautifuleurope #europe #europe_vacations #discovereurope ...

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It's really starting to look and feel like autumn in these parts. No more sleeveless dresses for me unless there's a turtleneck underneath 😂 I'm excited to be seeing a new area of Ireland the next few days in Killarney with thefullshillingblog 🍂🍂🍂 #tbexireland#lovekillarney#sgiew_autumn#quietinthewild#everydaymagic#adventurebeautifully#flashesofdelight

It`s really starting to look and feel like autumn in these parts. No more sleeveless dresses for me unless there`s a turtleneck underneath 😂 I`m excited to be seeing a new area of Ireland the next few days in Killarney with thefullshillingblog 🍂🍂🍂 #tbexireland#lovekillarney#sgiew_autumn#quietinthewild#everydaymagic#adventurebeautifully#flashesofdelight ...

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That’s one happy Aishling right there ☺️
If you’ve been wanting to get into wild swimming, take this as your sign to start! Just go for it… that’s what I did last year and now I can’t be stopped 🧜🏼‍♀️ And if I can do it, honestly anyone can!

Get in, get in, get in…just go for it 😁

📍Lough Guitane, Killarney

That’s one happy Aishling right there ☺️
If you’ve been wanting to get into wild swimming, take this as your sign to start! Just go for it… that’s what I did last year and now I can’t be stopped 🧜🏼‍♀️ And if I can do it, honestly anyone can!

Get in, get in, get in…just go for it 😁

📍Lough Guitane, Killarney
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So much fun shooting this in Killarney, excited to return 👯#Repost ineckillarney with get_repost
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The magic of riverdance returns to the INEC Killarney and gleneaglehotelkillarney for a limited run this September 18 -22nd.  Enjoy the Irish dance phenomenon  with its fusion of Irish and International music and dance set amongst the scenic and vibrant town of Killarney. Book your tickets and accommodation now.  #lovekillarney #riverdance #inec #ineckillarney

So much fun shooting this in Killarney, excited to return 👯#Repost ineckillarney with get_repost
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The magic of riverdance returns to the INEC Killarney and gleneaglehotelkillarney for a limited run this September 18 -22nd. Enjoy the Irish dance phenomenon with its fusion of Irish and International music and dance set amongst the scenic and vibrant town of Killarney. Book your tickets and accommodation now. #lovekillarney #riverdance #inec #ineckillarney
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Can you tell I’m happy about this class weather we’re having right now… Summer 2021 is never ending 🤸🏻‍♀️

Can you tell I’m happy about this class weather we’re having right now… Summer 2021 is never ending 🤸🏻‍♀️ ...

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Does anyone else hate getting their hair wet when they swim 😅

I’m either a swim hat gal or else my head isn’t getting under water… unless it’s wash day and I’m gonna wash my hair in the next day or two! Maybe it’s a curly gal thing I’m not sure but I know for sure I ain’t about that wet hair life 💁🏻‍♀️ 

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#wildswimming #wildswimmingireland #saltyseasisters #swimwildandfree #swimeveryday #sharetheswimlove #boutyeh #exploreireland #waterinhersoul #discoverireland #sheisthewild #girloutdoormag #irishexplorer #curlyhair #seaswimming #wildswimgirls #irish_daily #vitaminsea #coldwaterswimming #getoutswimming #coldwatertherapy #weswimwild #outdoorswimmingsociety #kerry #curlyhairproblems #exploreireland #instantIrlande #lovekillarney

Does anyone else hate getting their hair wet when they swim 😅

I’m either a swim hat gal or else my head isn’t getting under water… unless it’s wash day and I’m gonna wash my hair in the next day or two! Maybe it’s a curly gal thing I’m not sure but I know for sure I ain’t about that wet hair life 💁🏻‍♀️

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#wildswimming #wildswimmingireland #saltyseasisters #swimwildandfree #swimeveryday #sharetheswimlove #boutyeh #exploreireland #waterinhersoul #discoverireland #sheisthewild #girloutdoormag #irishexplorer #curlyhair #seaswimming #wildswimgirls #irish_daily #vitaminsea #coldwaterswimming #getoutswimming #coldwatertherapy #weswimwild #outdoorswimmingsociety #kerry #curlyhairproblems #exploreireland #instantIrlande #lovekillarney
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Ok, I admit it.  I slipped and got my feet soaked just prior to taking this photo of the beautiful Torc Waterfall.  It was worth it. :)

Ok, I admit it. I slipped and got my feet soaked just prior to taking this photo of the beautiful Torc Waterfall. It was worth it. :) ...

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El Parque Nacional de Killarney 🏞️ es uno los lugares más hermosos que descubrirás en la isla de Irlanda. Cascadas, castillos, abadías y una naturaleza inmensurable, este lugar está repleto de rincones encantadores como este.

📍 Muckross, Killarney
📷 reubenfields

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#instaireland #descubreirlanda #viaje #viajeros #viajando #travel #travelgram #viajar #Instagood #Picoftheday #Instadaily #Instamood #killarney #lovekillarney #kerry #muckross #muckrosspark #nature

El Parque Nacional de Killarney 🏞️ es uno los lugares más hermosos que descubrirás en la isla de Irlanda. Cascadas, castillos, abadías y una naturaleza inmensurable, este lugar está repleto de rincones encantadores como este.

📍 Muckross, Killarney
📷 reubenfields

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#instaireland #descubreirlanda #viaje #viajeros #viajando #travel #travelgram #viajar #Instagood #Picoftheday #Instadaily #Instamood #killarney #lovekillarney #kerry #muckross #muckrosspark #nature
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Before anyone eats the head off me I took this before the lockdown! 😬 Had a bit of a run in with someone earlier today who thought I was still taking photos! Taken at the beautiful St Finians Bay on the Skellig Ring. Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. Have a good weekend guys! 🏠

Before anyone eats the head off me I took this before the lockdown! 😬 Had a bit of a run in with someone earlier today who thought I was still taking photos! Taken at the beautiful St Finians Bay on the Skellig Ring. Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. Have a good weekend guys! 🏠 ...

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Dreamy drives through the Gap of Dunloe

Dreamy drives through the Gap of Dunloe ...

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⭐️✨20K✨⭐️

Thank you to every 20,000 of you for following along on our journey 🤗

To celebrate hitting 20k followers on Instagram, we want to give one of you & friends the ultimate night out 

1) Dinner in The Porterhouse (Value €150)
2) Cocktails in J.M Reidys (Value €100)
3) Free Entry & Bottle Of Moët in Social15 (Value €120)

To be in with a chance of winning
✨Head over and follow our sister businesses the_porterhouse_killarney &
social_15 
✨Share this post on your story
✨Tag who you would bring in the comments 

Winner will be announced next Wednesday November 17th - T&C apply, over 21s only to apply🎉

📸 nadasimonne.creative 
#giveaway #christmasinkillarney #ourkillarney #lovekillarney #jmreidys #goodvibes

⭐️✨20K✨⭐️

Thank you to every 20,000 of you for following along on our journey 🤗

To celebrate hitting 20k followers on Instagram, we want to give one of you & friends the ultimate night out

1) Dinner in The Porterhouse (Value €150)
2) Cocktails in J.M Reidys (Value €100)
3) Free Entry & Bottle Of Moët in Social15 (Value €120)

To be in with a chance of winning
✨Head over and follow our sister businesses the_porterhouse_killarney &
social_15
✨Share this post on your story
✨Tag who you would bring in the comments

Winner will be announced next Wednesday November 17th - T&C apply, over 21s only to apply🎉

📸 nadasimonne.creative
#giveaway #christmasinkillarney #ourkillarney #lovekillarney #jmreidys #goodvibes
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How unreal is the colour of my new kahm_sustainable_swimwear  I’m absolutely in love with it 😍

The Killarney National Park is looking amazing these days with all the autumnal colours. If you’re in the area definitely get out for a stroll and soak it all up🍂

#gifted

How unreal is the colour of my new kahm_sustainable_swimwear I’m absolutely in love with it 😍

The Killarney National Park is looking amazing these days with all the autumnal colours. If you’re in the area definitely get out for a stroll and soak it all up🍂

#gifted
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Derrycunnihy Church

Is located on the infamous Ring of Kerry; found in Moll’s Gap you can reach Derrycunnihy by following the scenic main road (N21) towards Muckross for approx. 12km; after crossing Galway’s bridge  you will reach the Church on a sharp bend where there is parking available.

Another hidden gem to be found in Killarney, the falls are almost an imminent sight only 1km from your departure. You can hear as they echo a peaceful air in nature’s playground. Continuing the route another .5km will bring you to the cascade – you will want your camera to capture this moment!

If you wish to lengthen this walk ever so slightly, Lord Brandon’s Cottage is only 2.5km from the cascades. The cottage resides at the opposite side in the Gap of Dunloe.

https://killarney.ie/listing/derrycunnihy-church/

Derrycunnihy Church

Is located on the infamous Ring of Kerry; found in Moll’s Gap you can reach Derrycunnihy by following the scenic main road (N21) towards Muckross for approx. 12km; after crossing Galway’s bridge you will reach the Church on a sharp bend where there is parking available.

Another hidden gem to be found in Killarney, the falls are almost an imminent sight only 1km from your departure. You can hear as they echo a peaceful air in nature’s playground. Continuing the route another .5km will bring you to the cascade – you will want your camera to capture this moment!

If you wish to lengthen this walk ever so slightly, Lord Brandon’s Cottage is only 2.5km from the cascades. The cottage resides at the opposite side in the Gap of Dunloe.

https://killarney.ie/listing/derrycunnihy-church/
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