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CO. KERRY by many, including the poet Tennyson. Ballybunion is also the perfect
Carrig Island
Ballylongford
Tarbert
Kerry is the most visited county in spot to begin the 21 mile Shannon Way walking route to Tarbert,
Listowel
Ireland and has more registered which takes you past Carrigafoyle Castle, Lislaughtin Abbey and
LIMERICK
approved accommodation than any Tarbert Bridewell and through the varied landscapes of Knockanore
Tralee
Ballyferriter
other area, other than Dublin. Kerry’s Mountain, bogs and peaceful woodlands.
Dingle
Blasket Islands
Glencar
Killarney
sandy beaches, majestic mountains
Kells
Valentia
and rugged coastlines are home to dining dining & entertainment
Island
Cahirciveen
Kenmare
some of the most unspoiled and Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Tel: (068) 28003; Fax: (068)
Lauragh
CORK
atmospheric scenery in the world. The 28006; Email:
management@tintean.com; Web:
www.tintean.com.
most popular areas include the town of The Tinteán Theatre, which opened in October 2005, is situated in
Killarney and the world-famous Ring of the town of Ballybunion in a new state of the art purpose-built venue.
Kerry on the Iveragh Peninsula – but The Tintean, which is the Gaelic word for “home” consists of a 530-seat
Kerry also covers half of the Beara Peninsula and includes offshore auditorium. The venue also boasts of a cinema, conference facility, bar
attractions like Valentia Island and the remote Skelligs where the ruins and shop. This summer the venue will host two Irish dance shows
of Ireland’s earliest monastic settlements still stand. “Spirit of Ireland” and “To Dance on the Moon”, with a cast of 20
performers from May to September. Admission €30 and €20. For further
guestrooms accommodation information and to book your tickets please check out
www.tintean.com.
West Coast Holidays, 16A Whitethorns, Castletroy, Limerick. Tel: (061)
335799 Email:
info@westcoastholidays.ie; Web:
www.westcoastholidays.ie. BALLYLONGFORD
West Coast Holidays offers a fantastic range of over 700 luxurious holiday The charming village of Ballylongford is located north of Listowel via the
homes, cottages and apartments located throughout the country. All N69 overlooking the Shannon estuary. The attractive Carrigafoyle Castle
holiday homes are finished to the highest standard, offering the ultimate in is nearby, just west of the village. Built in 1490 by the ruling O’Connor
comfort along with every modern convenience to allow you to relax, unwind clan of North Kerry, the castle was besieged and recaptured a number of
and enjoy your break. Our holiday homes are located in the most times in the last decades of the 16th century and finally taken down by
scenic areas of Ireland and are close to all local amenities. Locations Cromwell’s forces in 1649. The view of the Shannon estuary from the
in Kerry include: Kenmare, Killorglin, Killarney, Caherdaniel, Dingle, top of the castle’s 29-metre tower is well worth the climb.
Ballydavid, Banna Strand, Valentia Island & Sneem. Founded by the O’Connor clan in the late 15th century, the
Franciscan friary of Lislaughtin Abbey was attacked and raided in the
BALLYFERRITER / BAILE AN FHEIRTEARAIGH late 16th century. Today, the ruins make for a very evocative visit.
The focal point of the Irish language and culture on the Dingle
Peninsula, Ballyferriter village and its surrounding area attracts THE BLASKET ISLANDS
students of the Irish language from all over the country. The area is The Blaskets consist of seven islands, the largest and most visited of
also known for its fine 18-hole golf course, Ceann Sibeal, and its which is Great Blasket. No phones or cars exist on the island, offering
Musaem Chorca Dhuibhne, which traces the geology, history and visitors the peace and tranquility very seldom found in today’s busy world.
culture of the Dingle Peninsula. The local pubs are worth a visit where The Great Blasket is excellent walking territory with breathtaking scenery.
Irish is the spoken language, followed a close second by English. The last of the Blasket Islanders, among them some of the most
accomplished writers in the Irish language, left for the mainland in 1953
BALLYBUNION but lyrical stories of their lives linger on. Boat trips to the island operate
The small town of Ballybunion, about 15km north west of Listowel, is throughout the summer. The Great Blasket Centre (Ionad an Bhlascaoid
one of North Kerry’s most popular seaside resorts. It boasts one of the Mhóir) in Dún Chaoin (Dunquin) on the Dingle Peninsula celebrates the
country’s finest golf courses and a scenic beach which offers excellent story of the Blasket Islanders, their literary achievements and cultural
swimming and surfing. Its magnificent seascapes have been admired traditions. Tel: (066) 915 6444/915 6371.
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