County Kerry

Ireland's most celebrated scenic county, where the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park and the Dingle Peninsula bring together mountains, sea and lakes.

County Kerry lies at the southwestern tip of Ireland, its coast cut by several peninsulas, and its terrain is mountainous, including Ireland's highest peak, Carrauntoohil. Killarney is the hub for visiting, and in Killarney National Park lakes, castles and Muckross House complement one another; the Ring of Kerry circles the Iveragh Peninsula and is a classic road-trip route, the Dingle Peninsula is just as stunning, and offshore Skellig Michael is a World Heritage monastic site. May to September is the best time to visit. You can arrive via Kerry Airport in the county, or Cork or Shannon airports.

Destinations

• Killarney & Ring of Kerry

Itineraries

• Classic Southern & Western Ireland Loop – A counter-clockwise road trip from Dublin around the southern half of the island, connecting Kilkenny, Kerry, Dingle, a…
• Ultimate Wild Atlantic Way – Drive the entire west coast from north to south, from Donegal to Kinsale, taking in sea cliffs, islands, and peninsulas.
• Cork & Kerry Southwest Coast – Head west from Cork via Kinsale, West Cork, and the Beara Peninsula to Killarney, exploring bays and peninsulas along t…
• Ireland Car-Free Rail & Bus – Connect Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Cork using trains, buses, and day tours.