About Killarney Ireland

Thanksgving In Killarney, Ireland
All About Killarney Ireland

Nestled in a mountain valley on the edge of a glorious lake, Killarney is renowned for its natural beauty and has been a favourite tourist destination since the 17th century.

Today Killarney town blends quaint tradition with contemporary style and service. The jaunting cars still carry visitors around the scenic highlights and the picturesque cobbled laneways are as bright and colourful as ever, but the bustling streets are now lined with independent craft shops, small galleries, traditional pubs, fine restaurants and plenty of accommodation options, making the town a great base to explore the region’s lush landscape and stunning vistas.

Killarney has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years - and became an integral part of "The Victorian Grand Tour" circuit after the landmark visit of Queen Victoria in 1861. Since then it has continued to welcome visitors from all over the world.

History and Heritage In Killarney
The Killarney Valley is steeped in human history & heritage going back 9000 years through to the Bronze Age, through the Celtic and early Christian times and Medieval periods,with more recent strong literary links to the great writers of the "Romatic Period".

Natural Beauty in Killarney
A place of incredible and everchanging beauty - surrounded by majestic mountains, lakes and woodlands, for centuries Killarney has been aptly known as "Heaven's Reflex - Where Angels Fold Their Wings and Rest"

Nature and Wildlife in Killarney
Gulfstream sub-tropical at times, with its 26,000 acre National Park it is home to some of Ireland's oldest Oak Woods, Europe's largest Yew Woods, Ireland's only indigenous Red Deer Herd, the rare and protected Sika Deer Herd, and has been selected as the re-introduction location for the magnificent White-Tailed Sea Eagle, etc.

Culture in Killarney
Killarney is Rich in Traditional music and dance, literature, storytelling and art. Throughout the year there are various events, workshops and performances across the full range of cultural specialties - many with an international appeal and participation. Killarney has many cultural groups dealing with drama, music, art, dance, literature, Irish language and folklore.

Shopping in Killarney
With its quaint and colourful streetscapes, a vibrant town centre and a long tradition of late evening shopping, Shopping in Killarney is a most pleasant experience. National and international brands and outlets sit comfortably side by side with local stores, many of them operating in the same location for over 100 years.