The Great Outdoors in Killarney

Killarney has many activities and attractions which many tourist and locals come to visit all year round.

Marathons and charity runs are a regular occurrence within the Killarney town; they are greatly attended by athletes and also people wanting to raise money for charity. These charities include MS Ireland, Marie Keating foundation, mycharity.ie and many more. A Charity walk from Kenmare to Torc Waterfall is organised every year for MS Ireland in which many people attend to raise money for this charity.

Many people who attend these marathons come from all over Ireland and are welcomed by the hotel sector all year round. There is a wide range of accommodation which provides different packages for all budgets in Killarney town or outside of the town if you prefer a more scenic view of the beautiful surroundings.

Killarney is also known for its National Park which is surrounded by beautiful mountains such as the MacGillicuddy Reeks. There are many sights to see such as the famous Lakes of Killarney, waterfalls, woods and mountains where you can tour on foot on trails which are signposted around the park.

Muckross House has many sights and activities for both adults and children which include the walled garden centre, traditional farms, Mucros pottery, weaving and craft shop. Muckross House is worth seeing for its eyecatching landscape, nature, and sightseeing walks, which are popular with tourists from all over the world.

Other attractions in Killarney include (1) Ross Castle (2) Dinis Cottage (3) Torc Waterfall (4) Lady’s View (5) Old Copper Mines (6) Muckross Abbey (7) Innisfallen Abbey (8) Saint Mary’s Cathedral and many more. Meanwhile there are other activities such as walking, hill walking, horse riding, fishing, golf, mountain climbing, fishing, boating trips, bird watching, kayaking which are all popular and easy to access.

Wildlife is all around Killarney. Coolwood Wildlife Park which is situated on a 50 acre complex is worth visiting. There are various types of wildlife including red squirrels, monkeys, racoons, pygmy goats, large birds of prey. Also around the Killarney National park you will find wildlife such as Red Deer Stags, Roaring Stags, and White Tailed Eagles.

The views in Killarney are hard to beat compared to most other countries. There are also many outdoor activities which attract tourists from all over the world. The local tourist information centre located on Beech Road has much information regarding tours, local attractions and must see sights.


Visitors to Killarney can book a Killarney Hotel or Killarney Bed and Breakfast at Stay in Kerry