Things to do in Killarney
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Stone Chat
This secluded restaurant serves traditional and more cosmopolitan dishes, from Kerry lamb to Moroccan-style monkfish, and chicken wrapped in Parma ham. The great vegetarian selection includes spicy fajitas and a tagliatelle featuring coconut cream and chilli essence. Try the grilled salmon with crunchy sauté vegetables.
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Murphy's Ice Cream
The Killarney branch of this superlative Dingle ice cream maker, with wonderfully thick hot chocolates including chilli.
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Gaby's Seafood Restaurant
Gaby's is a refined dining experience for those who want superb seafood served in a traditional manner. Peruse the menu by the fire before drifting past the wine cellar to the low-lit dining room to savour exquisite Gallic dishes such as lobster in cognac and cream. The wine list is long and the advice unerring.
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Mac’s of Main Street
With possibly the latest serving hours of a restaurant in Killarney, Mac’s is a big, buzzy, casual place that sees loads of traffic through the day. The menu isn’t long but features good renditions of standards like shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and burgers. Pints are poured, there’s wine by the glass, and big booths to sit in; many can’t resist the special sundaes.
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Brícín
Interesting local craftwork, including jewellery and pottery, alongside touristy wares, plus a restaurant .
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Chapter 40
Popular with Killarney's stylish bounders (and chefs on their nights off), this beautiful dining room is all polished wood and cream leather. Starters like grilled polenta with wild mushrooms are followed by classy mains such as pork Wellington with pea and crab salsa. The wines by the glass show a deft hand in the cellar.
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Full Day Tour of The Ring of Kerry
6 hours 30 minutes (Departs Killarney, Ireland)
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An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks, running through its many passes and valleys along the shore of…Not LP reviewed
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Vanilla Pod
By day, Gavin Gleeson's gem of a cafe serves dishes like beer-battered salmon and salads such as almond-crusted goats' cheese with raspberry dressing. Dinner, offering mains like maple-glazed pork, is a more upmarket affair.
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Laurels
Tasty but pricey pub grub such as burgers, steaks and pizzas with inventive toppings. Sit in the bar rather than the slightly formal restaurant to enjoy a setting that mixes a traditional feel with good service. Champ (potatoes mashed with spring onions) is a house speciality.
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Treyvaud’s
Michael Treyvaud’s modish restaurant has a strong reputation for subtle dishes that merge trad Irish with seductive European influences. The seafood chowder at lunch is a seductive repast; dinner mains include the best of local lamb and a winsome bacon and cabbage plate.
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Cronin's
One of a cluster of eateries in this area, this long-established, family-run restaurant is popular for breakfasts with all the trimmings, roasts lathered in gravy, and sweet pies with dollops of cream. As the curvy lamps and mirrors suggest, it goes upmarket at night.
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St Mary's Cathedral
Built between 1842 and 1855, St Mary's Cathedral is a superb example of neo-Gothic revival architecture. Designed by Augustus Pugin, the cruciform building was inspired by Ardfert Cathedral, near Tralee.
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Jam
This charmer of a cafe is a local hideout. Duck down an alley for a changing menu of hot meals, deli items, and coffee and cake. It’s all made with locally sourced produce and there’s a few tables under an awning out front.
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Full Day Tour of The Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head
6 hours 30 minutes (Departs Killarney, Ireland)
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The Dingle Peninsula has the most rugged Atlantic coastline in Kerry and is scattered with forts and pre-historic huts such as the Gallarus Oratory.Much of Iris…
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Killarney Riding Stables
Killarney Riding Stables is 1.5km west of the centre on the N72. The well-run complex offers short rides as well as two- and five-day rides through the Iveragh Peninsula for more experienced riders.
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Sceale Eile
This bakery–cafe, with Irish literary memorabilia decorating the walls upstairs, energises Killarney’s workforce with baguettes, bagels, burgers, lasagne and roasts. The big BLT is famous locally; tarts abound.
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The Granary
Hidden down the alley next to the Killarney Grand, this bar/restaurant is one of the coolest hangouts in town, with low lighting, exposed stone walls, and leather sofas. Bands and DJs play at weekends.
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Ring of Kerry Walk
8 days (Killarney)
A walk around the Iveragh Peninsula with stunning views of the famous Kerry countryside and coastline.
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Ring of Kerry Guided Walk
8 days (Killarney)
A guided walk around the Iveragh Peninsula with stunning views of the famous Kerry countryside and coastline.
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O'Connor's
This tiny traditional pub with leaded glass doors is one of Killarney's most popular haunts. Live music plays every night; good bar food is served daily at lunch and dinner. In warmer weather, the crowds spill out onto the adjacent laneway.
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Granary
Hidden down the alley next to the Killarney Grand, this bar–restaurant, with low lighting, exposed stone walls and leather sofas, is favoured by local scenesters. Bands and DJs play at weekends.
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Full Day Tour of The Gap of Dunloe
5 hours 30 minutes (Departs Killarney, Ireland)
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Considering a walking, rambling or hiking tour? Look no further as The Gap of Dunloe is 7 miles (11 kilometers) and takes approximately 90 minutes.The tour begi…
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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, 3.4km west of town on the N72, has three courses: two alongside Lough Leane, one with artificial lakes, and all with mountain views.
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Killarney Outlet Centre
This mall in renovated old train sheds has a number of shops including Nike and Blarney Woollen Mills, selling discounted brand-name goods.
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O’Neill’s
Information, permits, licences and hire equipment can be obtained at O’Neill’s, which looks like a gift shop but is a long- established fishing centre.
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