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Bridge Street, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.
KILLORGLIN Wonderfully situated, 10 minutes from Killorglin or Glenbeigh, this
Killorglin is a small town, the first on the anti-clockwise route around Victorian manor is set in acres of woodlands and lakeside gardens.
the Ring of Kerry from Killarney. For those with courage enough and The critically-acclaimed restaurant serves fresh seafood, prime meat
accommodation booked in advance, it’s worth sampling the town’s and vegetarian dishes created each evening by our innovative chefs,
famous annual three-day Puck Fair, held annually from 10-12 August. combining the best of local Kerry produce. The restaurant also
The fair is a rambunctious event, centred around the installation of a welcomes non-residents.
Billy Goat, or Puck, on a pedestal in the town centre while everyone
else avails of the extended pub opening times. LISTOWEL
The town of Listowel is famed for Writers’ Week, the annual literary
guestrooms accommodation festival held this year from 30 May to 3 June. The most famous writer
Carrig Country House, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Tel: (066) associated with the festival is John B. Keane, who passed away in May
976 9100; Email:
info@carrighouse.com; Web:
www.carrighouse.com. 2002 and was owner of John B. Keane’s pub in the town. The short-
story writer Brian McMahon also hails from the town. Seanchaí – the
Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre – celebrates Kerry’s literary tradition
through an interesting audio-visual presentation. Located in a fine
Enjoy a Cruise on the
19th century Georgian house in Listowel Square, it also houses a
cultural centre, which offers traditional entertainment evenings. Tel:
Beautiful Lakes of Killarney
(068) 22212.
The Lartigue Monorail was a unique railway system that operated
Aboard the luxurious MV
between Listowel and Ballybunion from 1888 to 1924. Designed by
Pride of the Lakes you will . . .
Frenchman, Charles Lartigue, it is reputed to be the only one of its
Experience the spectacular Killarney
National Park first hand kind in the world. In 1883 the people of Ballybunion campaigned for
Receive a full commentary on the
a rail link between Ballybunion and Listowel. The Lartigue Monorail
nature & history of the area
thus opened in 1888 and became an affectionate part of the region’s
Cruise lasts one hour with sailings daily
heritage. However, due to extensive damage from the Civil War,
11am 12.30pm 2.30pm
Commentaries available in three languages
increasing costs and loss of revenue, the railway closed in 1924.
Because of its importance, work to create a replica was recently
Tel / Fax: (064) 32638 Mobile: 087 236 4349
carried out and today the site consists of a locomotive, track and
carriages. The attraction officially opened in April 2003 and work is
ongoing to add the Lartigue Park, Museum and Interpretive Centre,
which will feature a café. If you’re visiting at the end of September,
Carrig Country House
the Listowel Races attract a great crowd and are worth attending.
Open May to September. Tel: (068) 24393.
Lakeside Restaurant
VICTORIAN Critically acclaimed!
pointofinterest activities & pastimes
Serving fresh seafood, prime meat & vegetarian
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Seanchaí-Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre, 24 The Square, Listowel,
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dishes created each evening by our innovative
chef, sing the best of local Kerry produce.
Co. Kerry. Tel: (068) 22212; Fax: (068) 22170; Email:
info@kerrywritersmuseum.com; Web:
www.kerrywritersmuseum.com.
Described as ‘the Literary Capital of Ireland’ Listowel has produced
some of Ireland’s most distinguished writers including John B. Keane,
Bryan MacMahon and Brendan Kennelly, celebrated in an audiovisual
★★★★ ACCOMMODATION
Splendid en suite Period bedrooms and spacious drawing
experience at the Seanchaí – Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre. Other
rooms, set in acres of woodlands and lakeside gardens.
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attractions include the unique Lartigue Monorailway and Listowel
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Frank & Mary Slattery Castle. A hive of activity all year round, with amenities including
Carrig Country House, Caragh Lake | Killorglin | Ring of Kerry
theatre, cinema, traditional music sessions, walking trails, golfing,
Visit us @
www.carrighouse.com | Email:
info@carrighouse.com
reservations 066 97 69 100
pitch and putt, fishing, the unique ‘Garden of Europe’, and pub theatre.
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