KERRY ATTRACTIONS & HOTELS

The Lakes of Killarney & the Ring of Kerry are amongst Ireland's top attractions.

Some of the earliest European Christian settlements from around 500 AD with its stone beehive shaped dwellings can be found on the beautiful Skellig Islands 8 miles off the Kerry coast. See also the gannet colony there.

Ross Castle from the 1400s is a fine example of a Medieval Irish Chieftain's stronghold .

Derrynane House is Daniel O'Connell's ancestral home. O'Connell was instrumental in bringing about the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829.This is a major attraction for lovers of Irish History.

Another attraction of interest to gourmets would be the world class Kenmare Fish Restaurants.

Two fine Kerry Hotels are shown below:

The 5 Star Sheen Falls on the edge of Kenmare Bay is very pleasantly situated.The 3 Star Killarney Court Hotel close to Killarney town itself is famous for its warm welcome.

Try & fit in a visit to Kerry before you go to the Olympics.