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| West Kerry is one of the most beautiful areas of Ireland. The Courtyard cottages lie on the edge of Tralee Bay, an ideal situation from which to explore in any direction. To the West you have the renowned Dingle peninsula, and to the south, the memorable Ring of Kerry. Killarney's beautiful lakes and glens lie to our East, and the northerly coastal drive to Limerick is spectacular, passing through Ballybunion with its golf course where President Clinton played in 1998. Last year Ballybunion, less than an hour's drive from Tralee, hosted the 2001 Irish Open Golf Tournament. | |
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Road Distances in kilometres 1km = 0.62 miles Dublin - Tralee....296km Rosslare - Tralee..306km Cork - Tralee......120km Limerick - Tralee..101km Printable driving directions from the major airports and ferries with local maps, in zip format, are being prepared. Available for download soon. |
| Our main Visitor Attractions - not to be missed!
Ireland's only working windmill houses a museum, coffee shop, craft center and interactive displays. A full-size replica of a 19th century emigrant ship has been built here in Blennerville by shipwrights and young people from all over the world. The ship crossed the Atlantic in 2003 and toured the US and Canadian ports along the East coast. The Jeanie Johnston returned to Ireland in October 2003 and tours the island of Ireland during 2004. Keep up with Jeanie's progress at this site. Provides a splashingly good time for all the family. Ireland's largest indoor water park, with wave machines and waterslides, also health centre, jacuzzi and coffee shop. Outside, try the mini golf. A fascinating look at medieval Tralee, featuring an interactive historical experience in the "time car". Also in the building is an extensive museum of ancient celtic artefacts and a souvenir and coffee shop. Tralee's folk theatre where you can experience traditional Irish music and dance. The pirates of old welcome landlubbers of all ages to Seaworld, just North of Tralee. Here you can make friends with fishes in the touch pools, and see the many exhibits of local marine life. These caves were discovered by Welsh potholders during the early 90's and each year more of their beauty has been revealed to the public. There is a visitor centre with coffee bar and souvenir shop, an ideal family day out. The official website for our own annual Festival, with free concerts and the Rose Selection which is televised and web-cast world-wide. To be held during the third week of August. Why not join us for the festivities this year? Sandy beaches to relax on, rivers full of fish just waiting to be caught, golf courses, mountain trails to explore........just a sample of the many reasons to holiday here in the Tralee Bay area. When shopping for general gifts and Irish souvenirs to take home with you, visit Focus of Castle St, in Tralee's main shopping area. It's open late nights 7 days a week. General Guides to Kerry The official Cork/Kerry tourism site with plenty of links to all areas of our counties, accommodation, excursions, history etc. Extensive site with shopping mall, Kerry weather, live audio local radio, county maps, chat room etc. You can order a free copy of the Kerry visitor guide book from this site. A comprehensive listing of all the towns in Kerry with links to the facilities of each one. Click on Tralee in the drop-down menu and visit a selection of our attractions, pubs, shops and restaurants. Order a free Holiday Tralee brochure. 20 minutes drive from Tralee, visit Killarney's beautiful National Park. The site contains a photo gallery, information about the flora and fauna, and education services. Stretching back West of Tralee lies the Dingle peninsula, with breathtaking scenery, excellent restaurants and pubs where you can hear traditional Irish music played in an impromptu session. This site will show you around the Peninsula. All-Ireland Guides Ireland's official visitor website, all types of information about Ireland, create your own personal brochure, view streamed video footage of Ireland. 18 categories to search through for Irish information, including music, history, politics, sport. A local heart with a global beat A portal site developed by Nua. National and regional news updated daily, weather, sections on genealogy, arts and culture, sport and leisure, tourism and travel. Current Irish news headlines, free competitions, 16 searchable categories, including genealogy, Irish folklore and kid's stuff. A well designed site featuring interactive maps of Irish attractions of historical interest, parks and gardens, inland waterways and artistic and cultural exhibitions, with full details, pictures and prices. Searchable site with interactive map and holiday planner. Visit a selection of local pubs and restaurants through the directory. Irish screensavers, Celtic clipart and fonts, Coats of Arms, Irish history reports. Sports & Recreation in West Kerry A full description of all the holes on this scenic course, including the 19th. Lists the North Kerry golf courses, details of holes, green fee prices. Golfing holiday site, showing all the courses in Kerry, with descriptions. Excellent site giving details of all types of fishing, maps, prices etc. These riding stables are nearby, enjoy pony trekking, or go for a gallop along the waters-edge (see picture on right) Streamed live audio from Irish music concerts, live video and webcams from events around Ireland. 5 miles from Tralee, Ardfert village has an ancient Cathedral which is being restored at present. Banna beach, with miles of sand and surfing waves is nearby. A comprehensive guide to Irish history, ancient and modern, the site is in existence since 1995, and includes an online historical bookshop. Book your hire car when you make your reservation at the Courtyard Irish Holiday Cottages. Automatic or manual transmission cars. This Government body has a comprehensive tourism section for this region. The Courtyard Cottages have benefitted from Shannon Development's aid and support. You will enjoy taking the southwest pub trail through Cork, Kerry and Limerick! Exclusive development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and retail units for sale in Dingle town, County Kerry. 2 apartments side by side, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on 2 floors. Ocean view balconies overlooking the pool, golf course and landscaped gardens of the Hotel Artola. Beach 5 minutes walk, all amenities close by. 20 minutes from Malaga airport. Ideal for families or groups of golfers. Villas, townhouses and apartments are available for rental at this luxury holiday resort in Southern Spain. 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 Blennerville Windmill and Craft Centre  The renovated narrow guage steam train runs from Blennerville to Tralee.  Tralee town park with its Rose Garden is an oasis of peace.  Ride the interactive time car through medieval Tralee, visit the Celtic Museum.  Fenit harbour houses the Seaworld Centre, has sandy beaches and a Marina  Brandon Bay, on the coastal drive from Tralee to Dingle.  A view of Dingle harbour as the road drops down from the Brandon mountains.  Restful driving conditions on the Dingle peninsula.  Killarney's lakes and glens waiting to be explored.  Ross Castle sits at the lake's edge, with a visitor waterbus passing by.  Trout are just waiting to be caught in the Kerry lakes.  The film Ryan's Daughter was shot here west of Dingle.  The beautiful sweep of Ventry beach on the Dingle peninsula.  Your row boat awaits you at the Upper Lake's edge.  Enjoy an envigorating gallop along the waters edge.  Taking a break from sightseeing.  Driving home along the beach at day's end. |
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