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There are numerous things to do and attractions to see in Kerry, just some of which are listed below.

 Derrynane House, National Historic Park
Derrynane House, National Historic Park

Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish statesman who played an important role in gaining Catholic Emancipation in 1829.

Today some 120 hectares of the lands of Derrynane, together with Derrynane House, make up Derrynane National Historic Park. Plantations and garden walks were laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries, principally north and west of the house.

Some features of the demesne are strongly associated with Daniel O'Connell, including the old Summer House. The main area of the gardens, set inland and to the north of the house, can be reached through a tunnel under the road.

Guided Tours Available Guided tours available on request, Max No: 40, Duration: 30 mins
Language Guides Available Guidebook in English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch
Disabled Access Yes
Audio Visual PresentationYes
Retail Outlet Yes
Opening Times

November – March:
Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm

April & October:
Tuesday – Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

May – September:
Monday – Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Directions3.5km from Caherdaniel, off the N70 (the "Ring of Kerry")
Facilities Toilets, Picnic Area
Admission Prices Adult: EUR 2.75
Group & Senior Citizen: EUR 2.00
Child/Student: EUR 1.25
Family Rate: EUR 7.00
Address Caherdaniel
Co. Kerry
Telephone +353 66 9475113
Fax +353 66 9475432
E-mail derrynanehouse@duchas.ie
Web http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/HistoricSites/South
 Aqua Dome

The Aqua Dome is one of Ireland’s largest indoor waterworlds and has many exciting features including sky high slides, waves, lazy river, rapids and an adult only sauna suite.

Located next to the Aqua Dome is an outdoor attraction called Aqua Golf, an 18 hole themed adventure golf course. Alongside Aqua Golf, play the coin operated remote control trucks and boats.

Retail Outlet

Yes

Facilities

Parking for cars and coaches

Admission Prices

Adults: EUR 10
Children / Students / Senior Citizens: EUR 9
Family: 10% discount (min of 4 people)
Children of 3 and under: Free

Groups (min of 10 people): Adult: EUR 8.50
Junior - under 16: EUR 7.50

Method of Visitor Payment

Visitors may pay with visa, master card, cash, cheque or laser

Other

All children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times (1 adult: 2 children) and must wear armbands which can be hired from reception.

Catering Facilities

Yes

Directions

Located on the N86 (R559) to Dingle. When coming in from any direction, just follow the signs for Dingle.

Opening Times

Open daily, Opening times vary

Address

Tralee
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 7128899

Telephone

+353 66 7128755

Fax

+353 66 7129130

E-mail

aquadome@eircom.net

Web

http://www.aquadome.ie

 The Blasket Centre

The Great Blasket Centre on the mainland in Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), on the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, is an interpretative centre/museum honouring the unique community who once lived on the Great Blasket Island. This community produced an extraordinary amount of literature, referred to as The Blasket Library, which includes classics such as The Islandman, Twenty Years A Growing and Peig.

The centre, which is operated by the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government, was opened in 1993 and overlooks the panorama of the Great Blasket and its family of surrounding islands.

Guided Tours Available On request
Language Guides Available Guide books in English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish
Disabled Access Centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Audio Visual PresentationYes
Opening Times

Easter – June
Daily: 10 am – 6 pm

July – August
Daily: 10 am – 7 pm

September – October
Daily: 10 am – 6 pm

Last Admission 45 mins. before closing

Retail Outlet

Bookshop & café

Method of Visitor Payment

Visitors may pay with cash or cheque

Facilities

Parking available. Coaches welcome.

Directions

Tip of Dingle Peninsula, 16km from Dingle (R559)

Admission Prices

Adult: EUR 3.50
Child / Student: EUR 1.25
Senior: EUR 2.50
Family: EUR 8.25

Group rates available

Address

Dunquin
Tralee
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 9156444

Fax

+353 66 9156446

Telephone

+353 66 9156371

E-mail

blascaod@duchas.ie

Web

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/HistoricSites/South

 Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

Muckross House is a magnificent Victorian Mansion and one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. It is beautifully situated amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park – Ireland’s Premier National Park.

The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. Muckross House is also home to a number of skilled craftworkers who can be viewed using traditional skills in the crafts of weaving, pottery and bookbinding.

Many tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in the mild climate and sheltered location of the Muckross Gardens. Attractive features include a fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, an outstanding rock garden on a natural rock outcrop, and beautiful tree fringed lawns.

The Muckross Traditional Farms are an authentic outdoor interpretation, on a 70 acre elevated site, of rural life in Kerry in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The Traditional Farms present an authentic environment and experience of rural life in the early part of the 20th century. Traditional buildings and field systems are recreated and domestic farming and craft practices are carried out daily during the visitor season.

Guided Tours Available Yes
Language Guides Available Yes in English, French and German
Disabled Access Full access to the Walled Garden Centre, the public toilets, the National Park Visitor Centre and the Basement Level of Muckross House. There are steps leading to the main Ground Floor entrance to Muckross House.
Audio Visual PresentationYes
Opening Times

Muckross Traditional Farms
March, April and October:Weekends & Bank Holidays: 1.00p.m. to 6.00p.m.

June to September:
Daily: 10.00a.m. to 6.00p.m.

Muckross House
All year round:
9.00a.m. to 5.30p.m.

July and August:
9.00a.m. to 7.00p.m.

Last admissions to House and Traditional Farms one hour before closing.

Retail Outlet

Yes, the Mucros Craft Centre in the Walled Garden Centre.

Directions

4 miles / 7 km from Killarney town centre along the main Kenmare road (N71)

Address

Killarney National Park
Killarney
Kerry

Admission Prices

Muckross House OR Muckross Traditional Farms (i.e. Single Tickets):
Single Adult: EUR 5.75
Single Group & O.A.P.: EUR 4.50
Single Child/Student: EUR 2.35
Single Family: EUR 14.50

Muckross House AND Muckross Traditional Farms (i.e. Joint Tickets):
Joint Adult: EUR 8.65
Joint Group & O.A.P.: EUR 6.50
Joint Child/Student: EUR 3.90
Joint Family: EUR 22.00

NOTES:
Group Rate: The group rate applies to twenty visitors or more and when payment is made by a single transaction. Groups of ten or more must have advance reservations.

Child/Student Rate: The child/student rate applies to children and students up to the age of eighteen and thereafter to students in full time education on production of a valid and current student identity card. Children under six years of age are admitted free of charge.

Family Rate: The family rate applies to a group of two adults and a reasonable number (usually up to four) of their children aged eighteen years and under.

Telephone

+353 64 31440

Fax

+353 64 39352

E-mail

pdawson@muckross-house.ie

Web

http://www.muckross-house.ie

 Crag Cave
Crag Cave Crag Cave

Crag cave is formed of limestone. It is a colourful wonderland of stalagmites and stalactites. Discovered in 1983 and thought to be over a million years old, this natural, all weather attraction has dramatic sound and lighting effects.

A visit to Crag Cave will delight and enthrall all ages and the friendly guides will explain the origins of the cave and introduce visitors to a world older than mankind.

The cave centre offers a restaurant with delicious home cooking and an extensive gift shop.The cave centre is also home to Crazy Cave - The Kingdoms Number One House of Fun! Crazy Cave is a new indoor adventure centre suitable for children from 0-12 years. It is a three tiered play system with mega astra slide, cannon guns, spiral slides, crazy maze & lots more. There is also separate toddler, baby and sports area.

The play area is priced separately and children must have adult superviaion at all times.

Guided Tours Available Yes
Language Guides Available Introductory leaflets in French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Italian.
Disabled Access To visitor centre only
Opening Times

10am – 6pm
(July & August 10.00am – 6.30pm)
Last tour half hour before closing

Retail Outlet

An extensive and renowned gift/craft shop including souvenirs, jewellery, pottery, clothing and childrens section.

FacilitiesNew for 2006 – Crazy Cave Indoor Softplay Adventure Centre for children from 0 – 12 years. (Priced separately.)Free Car & Coach Parking
Opening MonthsMid March – November 1st
Catering FacilitiesA coffee shop serving light lunches & tasty snacks. All food is freshly prepared on the premises and a taste of the delicious home baking is a must.
Directions

Located in Castleisland, 2km off the N21.

Admission Prices

Cave Admission:
Adult – EUR 9.00
Child – €5.00
Student / Senior – EUR 7.50
Family (2 adults & 2 children) – EUR 25.00
Family (2 adults & 4 children) – EUR 30.00

Play Area:
EUR 7.00 per child for one & a half hours play

Combined child ticket to cave & play area EUR 10.00

Address

Castleisland
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 7141244

Fax

+353 66 7142352

E-mail

info@cragcave.com

Web

http://www.cragcave.com

 Kerry County Museum

Kerry County Museum explores the archaeology and history of the county, with each object on display telling its own story, whether it is a beautiful sunflower pin worn by the fashion-conscious in the Bronze Age or duelling pistols used by the Liberator, Daniel O’Connell, in the early 19th century. Stroll through the streets of Tralee in 1450 AD in the Medieval Experience and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bustling medieval community. Our award-winning Antarctica Exhibition tells the story of the heroic Annascaul man Tom Crean, one of the many colourful characters brought to life at Kerry County Museum.

Method of Visitor Payment

Visitors may pay with visa, master card, cash, cheque or laser
Retail Outlet

Yes

Audio Visual PresentationYes
FacilitiesParking, coaches welcome
Directions

Kerry County Museum is located in the Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny St., in the centre of the town. Follow the signs for the Tourist Office, which is in the same building.

Admission Prices

Adult: EUR 8
Child: EUR 5
Student / Senior: EUR 6.50
Family (2 adults & 3 children): EUR 22
Children of 5 and under: Free
Group Rate: EUR 5 per person (10 or more in group)

Address

Ashe Memorial Hall
Denny Street
Tralee
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 7127777

Fax

+353 66 7127444

E-mail

info@kerrymuseum.ie

Web

http://www.kerrymuseum.ie

 The Skellig Experience
The Skellig Experience

This heritage centre tells the story of the Skellig rocks. There are four themes covered in the exhibition:

  • The history and archaeology of Skellig Michael's Early Christian monastery.
  • The sea birds who are such a part of the Skelligs, their habitat and their world wide travels.
  • The lighthouses which have given 161 years of service to mariners.
  • The underwater Skellig, which has colour and magic equal to any sea in the world.

These themes are explored using graphics, models, exhibition items, reconstruction and sound of sea birds and lighthouse keeper ship-to-shore communication.

Language Guides Available Yes
Disabled Access Yes
Audio Visual PresentationYes
Sound TourYes
Retail Outlet

Yes

Directions

Centre is located on the waterfront of Valentia Island, 11km off the western sector of Ring of Kerry, N70.

Admission Prices

Exhibition and audio–visual only
Adult: EUR 5
Senior/Student: EUR 4
Child: EUR 3
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children under 12): EUR 14

Exhibition, AV and boat cruise around Skelligs
Adult: EUR 25
Senior/Student: EUR 22
Child: EUR 13
Family (2 adults and 2 children): EUR 65

Address

The Skellig Heritage Centre
Valentia Island
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 9476306

Fax

+353 66 9476351

E-mail

info@skelligexperience.com

Web

http://www.skelligexperience.com

 Kingdom Greyhound Stadium
Kingdom Greyhound Stadium

Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is a three level multi-function complex with excellent facilities. The stadium is glass fronted and contains a Grandstand restaurant, lounge bar and fastfood facilities. There are two hospitality suites on level three which cater for group/tourbus bookings.

Children have free admission so go on - Enjoy a fun night out with a difference every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night all year round.

Guided Tours Available Yes
Language Guides AvailableExplanatory leaflets in French and German
Disabled Access Yes – Fully accessible to first floor grandstand restaurant
Opening Times

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 7 pm – 11 pm

Method of Visitor PaymentVisitors may pay with visa, cash or cheque
FacilitiesParking is available. Coaches welcome.
Catering FacilitiesYes
Directions

Located at Oakview, five minutes walk from Tralee town centre. Follow signs for Listowel Road. On Listowel Road take 1st left at Shell Station.

Admission Prices

Adult: EUR 7
Child: Under 14 – Free
Student / Senior: Tuesday EUR 3, Friday / Saturday EUR 4
Group Rate: EUR 5 per person for 20 pax +

Address

Oakview
Tralee
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 7180008

Fax

+353 66 7180888

Telephone

+353 66 7124033

E-mail

kingdom_stadium@esatclear.ie

Web

http://www.igb.ie/stadia/trl.aspx

 Kenmare Heritage Centre
Kenmare Heritage Centre

Kenmare was designated a Heritage Town by Fáilte Ireland. The town was designated under the theme a "Planned Estate Town". The Centre was offically opened in June 1994 by the then President of Ireland, Ms. Mary Robinson.

There is ample parking outside the Centre.

The Centre covers various themes including Famous Visitors to Kenmare, The Nun of Kenmare, Kenmares history and historical sites, Effects of the Famine on Kenmare and the Landlords of Kenmare. The Centre also has a Kenmare Lace Exhibition.

An integral part of the Experience of the Kenmare Story is to visit the Historical sites after visiting the Centre. The Heritage Trail map will show you at first hand some of the delights of Kenmare. All the sites are within walking distance from the Centre and the trail takes about 40 minutes to complete.

Opening MonthsEaster - End of September
Guided Tours Available Yes
Directions

The Centre is located in the heart of Kenmare town and entrance to it is via Kenmare Tourist Office.

Admission Prices

Admission Free

Address

Tourist Information Centre
Kenmare
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 64 41233

E-mail

kenmaretio@eircom.net

 Oceanworld Aquarium
Oceanworld Aquarium

Dingle Aquarium is situated in Dingle town opposite the Marina. Exciting displays include Amazon display including piranha, poisonous frogs and catfish. Jellyfish and seahorse display. Feel the fish life in the touch pool, walk through the underwater tunnel, come face to face with the sharks and Molly the turtle.

A day at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is always packed with fun.

Browse in the gift shop and relax in the Harbour View café

Guided Tours Available For Groups
Language Guides AvailableIrish & English
Opening Times

Open daily from 10 am

Retail Outlet

Gift Shop

FacilitiesParking, coaches welcome.
Method of Visitor PaymentVisitors may pay with visa, master card, cash or laser
Catering FacilitiesYes
Directions

In Dingle town, 150m from the Tourist Office

Admission Prices

Adult: EUR 10.50
Child: EUR 6.25
Student / Senior: EUR 7.85
Family: EUR 28.50 (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16)

Weekly and yearly tickets also available.

Address

The Wood
Dingle
Co. Kerry

Telephone

+353 66 9152111

Fax

+353 66 9152155

E-mail

marabeo@iol.ie

Web

http://www.dingle-oceanworld.ie

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