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Things to do in Killarney

Explore Killarney National Park, Muckross House and Ross Castle on the lakes, then drive or tour the Ring of Kerry.

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Ruins

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty

A restored medieval castle with a folk park of village streets, cottages and a walled garden.Entry: Tickets €[fee], book onlineSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Beach

Derrynane Beach

A sandy Blue Flag beach near Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Food

Durty Nelly's, Bunratty

A pub beside Bunratty Castle since 1620, with restaurants open from noon and live music nightly.Entry: Pay as you go
Neighborhood

Kenmare

A colorful small town on the Ring of Kerry, known for its local food producers.Entry: Free to visit
Museum

Kerry Bog Village Museum, Glenbeigh

An open-air museum of thatched cottages showing rural Kerry life in the late 19th century.Entry: Pay at the doorSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Killarney House and Gardens

The national park visitor center, with a free exhibition and gardens on the edge of town.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Food

Killarney town center

The streets around High Street, where the evening is for pubs, music and dinner after a day out.Entry: Pay as you go
Viewpoint

Ladies View

A roadside viewpoint over the Killarney valley and lakes, named after Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Muckross Abbey

The ruins of Muckross Abbey, one of the heritage sites inside Killarney National Park.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Museum

Muckross House

A 19th century mansion and gardens in Killarney National Park, seen on a self-guided visit.Entry: Pay at the doorSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Ross Castle

A 15th century castle on Lough Leane, 2 km from Killarney town, with tours inside in season.Entry: Grounds free; castle by guided tourSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Torc Waterfall

A waterfall in Killarney National Park, a short walk from its car park 7 km from town.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Food

Waterville

A seaside village on the Ring of Kerry with a statue of Charlie Chaplin, who holidayed here for years.Entry: Pay as you go