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Kerry
The Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park and the Wild Atlantic Way
County Kerry, in Ireland's south-west, is best known for the Ring of Kerry — a 179km coastal route around the Iveragh Peninsula taking in Killarney, Killorglin, Waterville and Kenmare — and Killarney National Park's lakes and mountains. It's a base for scenery first, with Killarney town providing the energy.
Highlights
- The 179km Ring of Kerry coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula
- Killarney National Park, including Ross Castle and Muckross House
- Torc Waterfall, a short walk from the Killarney–Kenmare road
- Boat access to Skellig Michael's preserved early-Christian monastery
Getting around
Kerry Airport connects to Dublin and UK regional airports; Killarney is roughly a 3.5–4 hour drive from Dublin, making a car the practical way to see the wider county.
