Killarney is the primary tourism town
in County Kerry. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy
Reeks, on the northeastern shore of Lough Lein which is
part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region
is home to St. Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey, Torc
Waterfall and Gap of Dunloe.
Killarney was awarded the "Best Kept Town" award for 2007 in a
cross-border competition jointly organised by the Department of the
Environment and the Northern Ireland Amenity Council. Owing to its
natural heritage, history and proximity to the Dingle Peninsula,
Skellig Michael island and its location on the Ring of Kerry,
Killarney is a popular tourist destination.
|
Attractions Include |
Ross Castle
This
square medieval tower which was built by the O' Donoghues in the
15th century is beautifully situated on the shores of Lough Lein.
Now restored, the castle houses a fine collection of 16th and 17th
century oak furniture.Muckross House
Muckross
House (Irish: Theach Mhucrois) is located on the small Muckross
Peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, two of the lakes of
Killarney, 6 kilometers (4 mi) from the town of Killarney in County
Kerry, Ireland.