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Things to do:
Touring:
We are ideally located for touring both the Ring of Kerry and
the Dingle Peninsula, which are two of the most scenic areas
in Ireland. Enjoy the breath taking ever-changing scenery around
the Lakes of Killarney, the Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Atlantic
Shore line.
 Golf:
We are spoilt for choice in Kerry with some of the best golf
courses in Europe in our doorstep. There are a number of championship
courses including Bally bunion and Killarney to pay as you play
facilities in Dunloe and Dingle. Tralee Golf Club, the first
course in Europe designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, has
developed a superb 18-hole ‘links’ course at Barrow
some 9 miles from Tralee. In addition there are a number of 9
hole courses within and around the town.
Contact numbers for the major courses are listed below
Horse Riding:
We can organise horse riding over the Kerry mountains or on one
of our dramatic beaches.
Fishing:
Whether you prefer deep-sea fishing or just a gentle half days
pleasure by any of our numerous lakes we can organise this for
you
Town Park
Tralee’s Town Park covering some 80 acres and located in
the heart of the town provides a quiet haven, which allows resident
and visitor alike to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Its Rose Garden
with its many unique varieties receives widespread acclaim. The
Park also contains a modern children’s playground and pets
corner.
Walking
Both the Dingle Way and the North Kerry Way commence in Tralee.
These two routes open up the beauty and tranquillity of rural
Kerry to the casual and serious walker. There are many local
walks in the town including the canal bank walk and the walk
to Ballyseedy Wood. A new 9.9 kms walk known as Slí na
Sláinte has recently been developed around the Town.
Boating and Angling
A new 100-berth marina facility has been developed at Fenit,
just 8 miles from Tralee which is proving very popular as an
overnight stop sailing the west coast of Ireland. Fenit is also
the home of Tralee Sailing Club and Tralee & Fenit Sea Angling
Club both of whom have developed extensive clubhouse facilities.
The recently rehabilitated Tralee & Fenit ship canal further
enhances opportunities for water based leisure activities in
and about the town. Fenit, Banna and Ballyheigue Blue Flag beaches
are all within easy reach of Tralee also.
Cinema
Tralee has a modern four screen multiplex cinema, which has an
extensive weekly programme.
Greyhound Track:
Experience a night out with a difference at The Kingdom Greyhound
stadium, which has been developed to the highest standard, provides
racing twice weekly (every Tuesday and Friday, and also on Saturday
during the summer). The first race is at 8p.m. Stadium facilities
include the buzzing concourse are with a fast-food counter, bar
and tote facilities; the Grandstand Restaurant and Lounge and
Private Hospitality Suites, which are specifically designed to
cater for groups.
Siamsa Tíre - Irish
National Folk Theatre
Tralee is the headquarters of Siamsa Tire (Ireland’s National
Folk Theatre). Founded in 1974, the Siamsa Tíre mission
is to reflect Ireland's great wealth of music, dance and folklore
on stage, through vibrant, colourful theatrical entertainment
and to continue creating new folk theatre presentations, drawing
on our traditions and a rich cultural reservoir.
Presented through the medium of theatre, using traditional song,
dance and mime/movement these Siamsa Tíre performances
continue to receive standing ovations both from home and worldwide
audiences, captivated perhaps by the appeal of a way of life
from times past and by the intriguing Celtic resonance’s
that are so much part of Irish heritage and traditions. Tel:
066 7123055
The Arts
The town is the headquarters of the Kerry County Library, which
acts as a focal point for the promotion of the arts in the county.
Samhlaoícht Ciarraí continually promotes the arts
and organise an annual week long arts festival during Easter.Tralee
hosts the Annual Pan Celtic Festival which is a celebration of
Celtic language and culture, amongst the seven Celtic nations.
Rose of Tralee International
Festival ...
Tralee is home to the internationally renowned Rose of Tralee
Festival, which is held in the town each August. This attracts
large numbers of visitors from home and abroad and the selection
of the Rose of Tralee, which is televised live from the town,
consistently attracts the largest viewing audience of the year.
Now in its 47th year, The Rose
of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland’s most
popular festivals. Over 200,000 visitors come from all over the
world to enjoy the best in Irish and international music, parades,
fireworks displays and seisuns. The festival is by its very definition
closely associated with the town of Tralee and has very strong
cultural and historical links with the area. It is also fundamentally
about bringing together the global Irish community in a celebration
of Irish culture and a sharing of the experience of Irish people
and their descendants throughout the world.The Festival is followed
by a six-day race meeting at the Ballybeggan course adjacent
to the town. A two-day meeting is also held in June each year.
Tarbert Bridewell:
See Ireland in the 1830s as
you experience the Bridewell Courthouse and jail.
Open daily from Apr – Oct, 10am – 6pm.
Skelligs:
The magnificent Skellig Islands
lie 8 miles (12 km) off the coast of Portmagee in South West
Kerry. Rising majestically from the sea, Skellig Michael towers
714ft. (218 metres) above sea level. On the summit of this awe-
-inspiring rock you will find a remarkably well preserved sixth
century monastic settlement.
On the spectacular Small Skelligs
23,000 pairs of gannet nest on every available ledge making it
the second largest gannet colony in the world.
A visit to this major tourist
attraction may well be the highlight of your holiday.
Departing From: Valentia: 10:00
am
Renard: 10:05 am
Portmagee: 10:30 am
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