Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

An overnight stay in both directions in Nenagh at the Abbey Court Hotel on the outward journey and Brooks Hotel in Dublin fort two nights on the return journey so that you have ample time to explore Dublin by day and by night. Great shopping and better night life!

 

Savour the breathtaking beauty of Killarney, surrounded by shimmering lakes and the mountains of Macgillycuddy's Reeks. This popular holiday resort lies east of Ireland's highest mountain range, with peaks set between lakes, which dominate this charmed landscape. With excursions to the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, we're sure you will find the Emerald Isle as relaxing as ever.

Set in a stone-fronted building, the Killarney Court Hotel is located only five kilometres from Killarney town centre. Its 96 guestrooms are decorated with bright floral fabrics, warm colours and dark wood furniture. All rooms have cable television, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries.

McGullicuddy's Pub, the hotel's traditional Irish tavern, serves carvery lunches and additional bar food until 9 PM. The more formal Season's Restaurant offers an extensive range of traditional Irish and international dishes and a large selection of wines. A comprehensive audio and visual service with the is available for the business traveller, as well as meeting rooms and banquet facilities. The hotel is located within easy reach of Killarney National Park, Ross Castle, the Killarney Lakes and Torc Waterfall and is an ideal base for guests wishing to tour the local historical and scenic attractions. The hotel is 85 km (53 miles) from Cork International Airport.

 

Whilst in Dublin

 

Brooks hotel has a great central location, on a quiet street close to Temple Bar and Grafton Street. The trendy lobby with its wooden floors, modern furniture and vivid colour scheme is a good introduction to this stylish property. Elegant, fashionable bedrooms are furnished to a high standard in either a contemporary or traditional style using plush furnishings and fittings. Facilities include a fashionable restaurant and cocktail bar, café lounge with piano on selected evenings and a relaxing residents' lounge. This hotel has a lovely ambience and prides itself on attention to detail and quality of service.

 

We have purposefully based this part of your holiday on a bed & breakfast basis as you should not miss out the on the wonderful variety of restaurants and bars in Dublin.

 

With a full day in Dublin here are a few things that might interest you

 

Guinness Storehouse

In the heart of the Guinness factory complex this excellent visitor centre tells the dramatic story of the 250 year history of Guinness. A complimentary drink in the highest bar in Ireland, the Gravity bar is part of your visit here.

 

Trinity College

Once the educator of the elite of Irish society, Trinity College is now open to all. See the Old Library and the book of Kells.

 

Kilmainham Gaol

Europe's largest disused and Ireland's most famous prison. The leaders of the 1916 rebellion were executed here by the English.

 

Dublin Castle

The centre of English oppression and misrule in Ireland for 700 years. See the Old Walls of Dublin, State Apartments and the treasury.

 

Dublinia

Dublinia traces the story of Medieval Dublin from the English Invasion through the Black Death to the to the closure of the monistries in the 1540's

 

Temple Bar

Dublin's Cultural Quarter. Located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre, some of Dublin's best night spots, restaurants and unusual shops line these narrow, cobbled streets running between the Bank of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral.

 

Grafton Street (Shopping)

Dublin's smartest shopping area with fashionable stores such as Brown Thomas, the department store. Other principal shopping streets in the area include Wicklow Street, Dawson Street, and South Great Georges Street.

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