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30 Best and Fun Things To Do In Killarney, Ireland


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This pretty lakeside village in southwest Ireland is best known for its picturesque natural scenery, historic buildings, and curated gardens, but that’s not all that Killarney has to offer.

It’s also home to the Killarney Brewing Company, which specializes in producing some of Ireland’s finest craft beers.

Come and enjoy an ice-cold brew along with a crispy woodfired pizza at their Taproom after a day of sightseeing, or wind down with a meal at The Shire Bar & Café.

If you’re looking for a quiet getaway with plenty of opportunities for spending time in nature and options to dine out, this quaint Irish town could be the place for you!

Read on to discover a full list of activities and attractions here.

The 30 Most Popular Things To Do In Killarney, Ireland

30. Killarney Horse & Carriage Tours

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Kenmare Pl Knockmanagh Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  87-150-5003

Web Address:   http://killarneyhorseandcarriagetours.com/

29. Ring of Kerry Tours

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 22 Main Street Killarney Co Kerry

Web Address:   http://derostours.com/

28. Killarney House

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Dromhale Killarney Co Kerry

27. Diocese of Kerry

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Saint Brendan’s College Inch Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-1168

Web Address:   https://dioceseofkerry.ie/

26. Parkavonear Castle

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Castlelough Co Kerry

25. Irish Whiskey Experience

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 93 New Street Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-5700

Web Address:   https://irishwhiskeyexperience.net/

24. Visit Innisfallen Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

Location: Reen Pier Ross Castle Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-0200

Web Address:   https://visitinnisfallen.com/

23. Lily of Killarney Watercoach

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: Ross Road Ross Castle Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-3358

Web Address:   https://lilyofkillarney.com/

22. Innisfallen Island

4.6 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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21. Lough Guitane

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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20. Purple Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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19. Dunloe Ogham Stones

4.2 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

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Location: 52deg03’37 4″N 9deg38’05 3″W Boherbee Tralee Co Kerry

Web Address:   https://killarney.ie/listing/dunloe-ogham-stones/

18. Mangerton

4.9 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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17. St Mary’s Church of Ireland

4.6 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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Location: East Ave Kenmare Pl Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-1832

Web Address:   http://churchofthesloes.ie/

16. Strickeen Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: Dunloe Upper Gap of Dunloe Co Kerry

15. Birds Euroshow Funfair

4.1 ★★★★☆ (72 reviews)

Location: Fair Hill Killarney Co Kerry

Web Address:   http://euroshow.ie/

14. Torc Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (82 reviews)

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13. Falconry Kerry (in Killarney)

5.0 ★★★★★ (147 reviews)

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Location: Inchycullane Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  87-127-9745

Web Address:   https://falconrykerry.com/

12. Irish Franciscans

4.8 ★★★★★ (183 reviews)

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Location: Ardshanavooly Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-1334

Web Address:   http://franciscans.ie/friaries/killarney/

11. Killarney National Park Visitor Centre

4.8 ★★★★★ (202 reviews)

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Location: Killarney House and Gardens Muckross Road Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  1-539-3620

Web Address:   http://killarneynationalpark.ie/

10. Kennedys Pet Farm

4.6 ★★★★★ (345 reviews)

Location: Glenflesk Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  87-231-0983

Web Address:   http://kennedyspetfarm.com/

9. Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ (367 reviews)

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Location: Bypass Road Park Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-6554

Web Address:   http://killarney.coralleisure.ie/

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8. Killarney House and Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

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Location: Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  85-801-7973

Web Address:   https://killarneynationalpark.ie/explore/house-gardens/killarney-house-gardens/

7. St. Mary’s Cathedral

4.7 ★★★★★ (922 reviews)

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Location: New Street Inch Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-1014

Web Address:   http://killarneyparish.com/

6. Killarney Brewing Company

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,070 reviews)

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Location: Muckross Road Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-6505

Web Address:   http://killarneybrewing.com/

5. Muckross Abbey

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,370 reviews)

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Location: Carrigafreaghane Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-5960

Web Address:   http://theringofkerry.com/muckross-abbey

4. Ross Castle

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,316 reviews)

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Location: Ross Road Ross Island Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-663-5851

Web Address:   https://heritageireland.ie/en/south-west/rosscastle/

3. Torc Waterfall

4.6 ★★★★★ (5,689 reviews)

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Location: Cloghereen Upper Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  85-801-7973

Web Address:   http://killarneynationalpark.ie/visit/torc-waterfall

2. Muckross House

4.6 ★★★★★ (7,258 reviews)

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Location: The National Park Dromyrourk Killarney Co Kerry

Tel:  64-667-0144

Web Address:   http://muckross-house.ie/

1. Killarney National Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (9,678 reviews)

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Location: Co Kerry

Tel:  85-801-7973

Web Address:   https://killarneynationalpark.ie/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Killarney, Ireland! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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