What is there to do in Kerry?
Sports/ Clubs & Societies
- (KRSP) Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership Tralee – aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity and, thereby, the creation of a more active, more inclusive, and healthier society. Contact information 066 718 4776 / info@kerryrecreationandsports.ie
- GAA Football clubs in Kerry- https://www.kerrygaa.ie/clubs/
- Visit the Aquadome, an indoor pool with fun slides and water effects. Open 10am-10pm Monday – Friday and 10am-7pm weekends. https://aquadome.ie/
- Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre Open 10am-10pm Monday – Thursday, 10am-9pm Friday and 10am-7pm weekends. https://killarney.coralleisure.ie/
- Star Adventure camp Kenmare
- Splash Sports, Castlegregory
- Sunset Kayaking Fenit
- Sea Kayaking Dingle
- Rock climbing and abseiling https://wildnhappytravel.com/tour/rock-climbing-and-abseiling-in-killarney/
- Tralee Park runs happen every Saturday @9:30am. Take place at Tralee Town Park, Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
- From crazy golf to 18 hole golf there are plenty of options in Kerry. Crazy golf in the Aquadome in Tralee, pitch and putt in Tralee, Ardfert, Listowel, Castleisland, Killarney, Kilorglin and Dingle. Aswell as 18 hole golf in Waterville, Ballybunion, Tralee, Beaufort, Dooks (glenbeigh), Kenmare etc
There are multiple clubs and societies available in the MTU Munster Technological University. To view clubs https://www.mtu.ie/campus-life/clubs/ and to view societies https://www.mtu.ie/campus-life/societies/.
There are various clubs and societies depending on your interests. If you need more information contact KCYS Youth Information 087 7801575 / 085 8075996.
Entertainment
- Bowling Buddies in Tralee https://bowlingbuddiestralee.com/
- Omniplex Cinema located in Killarney and Tralee
- Killarney Skate Park located beside Killarney Sports and Leisure club.
- Like a challenge? Visit the escape rooms in Killarney at https://www.escapekillarney.ie/
- Siamsa Tire in Tralee often has musicals, plays, concerts and gigs. As well as an art gallery which is free to visit https://siamsatire.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12106980849&gbraid=0AAAAABpdNtLO1yhwS1kaEgdRILsZppHlB&gclid=CjwKCAjwpK3SBhASEiwAtV1SPL_uKeYSjAZh_ijpCpNg7bLAOrsgLie7XpC81eS1QyBSxAPeKFJjPBoCc_0QAvD_BwE
- Chocolate making class https://lorge.ie/?srsltid=AfmBOoqC6gDmzuO7NuYogUK8JDt6RzaotgX9Zs7WDJAAouMEvIbmvP3A
Adventure
In Kerry we are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful beaches, national parks and hidden gems dotted across the county. For more information visit https://www.discoverkerry.com/
There are plenty of beautiful hikes across the county for all ages and abilities, including
- Glanageenty https://www.coillte.ie/site/glanageenty/
- Glanteenassig Lake https://www.coillte.ie/site/glanteenassig/
- Mount Brandon
- Carrauntoohil
- The Kerry Camino https://www.kerrycamino.com/
- Gleninchaquin Park Kenmare
- A fairytale nature experience can be found in Kells Bay Gardens https://www.kellsbay.ie/
Paintballing can be found in Tralee https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attraction_Review-g186613-d4014261-Reviews-Predator_Paintball-Tralee_County_Kerry.html
Kerry is home to the Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve, Europe’s only Gold-Tier Dark Sky Reserve. Located on the Iveragh Peninsula (taking in towns like Waterville, Portmagee, and Caherdaniel), the reserve offers naked-eye views of the Milky Way, constellations, and meteor showers without light pollution. https://www.kerrydarkskytourism.com/
If you are into camping, here are some of the most popular camping ground in kerry https://www.campingireland.ie/county/kerry/
Feel like braving the choppy atlantic sea? Why not book a sea safarai:
- Dingle sea safari https://www.tripadvisor.ie/AttractionProductReview-g211861-d17617658-Exhilarating_Rib_experience_Dingle_sea_safari-Dingle_Dingle_Peninsula_County_Kerry.html
Animal Lover? One of these adorable activities might be your speed:
- Sandy Feet Farm
- Kennedys Pet Fram
- Hold a baby lamb https://holdababylamb.ie/
- Scanlons pet farm (dingle)
- Tralee Equestrian centre horse riding tour
- Kingdom Falconry https://kingdomfalconry.com/
For a peaceful alternative why not visit the gorgeous Buddhist meditation temple and beautiful gardens https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/visits/visitor-guide/