County Kerry
From Imakoopedia
Kerry is perhaps the most scenic county in the Republic of Ireland and certainly the most known for its scenery. It holds most of Ireland's highest mountains, including the highest, Carrauntouhill, its most westerly fringes and holds a special place in Irish culture. It became a popular tourist attraction in the 19th century and is still popular today, despite onsiderable rainfall. In some places the tourist pressure has somewhat spoiled the locals but in general the county is friendly and relaxed as well as beautiful.
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Regions
- Iveragh This is the name for the largest of the south-western peninsulas, stretching between Killarney and the ocean. The Ring of Kerry circumnavigates this area and this link describes it.
- Dingle Peninsula
Cities
Understand
Get in
By plane
There is a small airport at Farranfore, between Tralee and Killarney. This is served by Ryanair as well as summer charters
By train
There is a railway from Tralee to Dublin, via Killarney
By car
If coming from Clare there is a ferry across the Shannon estuary at Killimer (Clare)/ Tarbert (Kerry)
By bus
Get around
See
The Ring of Kerry is the best known area of natural beauty in Ireland.
