Golf Kenmare
Golf is one of the great attractions of Kenmare, with easy access to some great courses and the added bonus of Kenmare’s reputation as one of the fine dining destinations in Ireland with a great selection of restaurants and eateries.
There are a number of golf courses in the Kenmare area starting with the Kenmare Golf Club which is in Kenmare itself…
Kenmare Golf Club
Ring of Kerry Golf Club
Parknasilla Golf Club
The 15th of August is the date of the annual Kenmare Fair. This event is one of the highlights of Kenmare’s Diary and is a must if you’ve never experienced it. (Not to be confused with the Kenmare Market Day every Wednesday) The town will be packed, so be prepared for trafffic chaos and parking madness – but it’s worth a visit as it’s a unique experience.
Fair day was a major part and parcel of all market towns in Ireland in days gone by, but now it’s all but a distant memory for most towns. Kenmare has one of the few remaining authentic Fairs and you’ll find all manor of beast and fowl on sale…
There’s something for everyone with an eclectic mix of horse sales, power tools, fortune telling, pints, music and a general madness in the air.
If you are looking for Horse Riding, Eclipse Equestrian Centre has a wonderful outdoor arena and a range of horse riding activities for all. From Trekking to Riding Lessons, the centre has something for all horse lovers. Specialist lessons in Show Jumping and Dressage can also be arranged. (more…)
The Motor Museum is a must for anyone with an interest in cars and their history. The Mitchels have been restoring cars for generations and have a wonderful collection of beautiful classic and vintage cars. I can highly recommend a trip to the Motor Museum for anyone interested in cars.
Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday
9.30 am – 6.00 pm
All year round
Sunday & Monday -
by appointment only
Kilgarvin Motor Museum
Slaheny, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry, Southern Ireland
Tel: 064-85346
Fax: 064-85609
SUNDAY, 13th JULY
Tostal Inbhear Sceine – A Spectacular Pageant Recalling our Celtic past and the story of Inbhear Sceine
Concert – Joe Thoma Tribute Concert (more…)
Seafari offers an exciting wildlife cruise of Kenmare bay. Leaving from the pier, the cruise is hosted by Captain Ross, who is a qualified biologist and experienced seafarer. The standard eco cruise is a 10 mile voyage, which includes a visit to Ireland’s largest seal colony and some great bird and wildlife spotting. This is a great trip for children and adults alike.
Seafari
#3 The Pier
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Email info@seafariireland.com
Phone: 00 353- (0)64-42059
Fax: 00 353- (0)64-42062
Star Sailing and Adventure Centre is an activity centre located outside Kenmare on the Beara peninsula right on Kenmare bay.
It’s a perfect spot for sailing, kayaking and hillwalking as the sheltered bay gives access to a multitude of aquatic activities, while the Caha mountains behind the centre provide a wonderful amenity for those interested in walking, climbing and orienteering. Activities on offer include sailing, canoeing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, diving, hillwalking, golf, pony trekking, and fishing.
Star sailing boasts a modern activity centre complete with a top class restaurant and bar on-site for the adults.
Star Sailing and Adventure Centre
Dauros, Kenmare,
Co. Kerry.
Tel: +353 (0)64 41222
Fax: +353 (0)64 41466
Email: info@staroutdoors.ie
Just outside Kenmare town centre is a spectacular example of a bronze age Stone Circle. This Stone Circle is reputed to be one of the largest remaining examples in the South West of Ireland.
The Kenmare Stone Circle is actually an oval (which is quite unusual) 17.4 x 15.8m in diameter. With 15 Stones in the circle and a boulder dolmen in the centre, which has an impressive capstone measuring 2m long x 1.8m wide. The Circle has been thought to have been orientated towards the setting sun.
Stone Circles were often aligned to specific solar, lunar and celestial events. Archaeologists believe that these events may have been linked to the rituals and ceremonies performed at the circles. However the changing nature of the night sky over the millenia makes it difficult to map the exact events charted by the Circles.