Purcell Gallery on Main St has a very interesting collection of paintings for the discerning collector.

It’s a wonderful space and the gallery has assembled a very interesting show for their opening on Friday the 26th June.

The opening includes work by the following artists:

• Jack Donovan
• Tim Goulding
• Tom Kelleher
• Brian McMahon
• Jacqueline O’Driscoll
• Gearoid O’Shea
• Bridget Ryan
• Sarah Walker

Here’s an example of the landscape photography on exhibit:

Skyline Gallery - Copyright Eoghan Kavanagh

The new gallery exhibits the stunning landscape work of photographer Eoghan Kavanagh. I would recommend a trip in to see the pieces as the internet doesn’t really do them justice. The visual impact of the photographs is hard to describe. The work has a crisp holographic quality as it is shot on a large format plate camera. The presentation is also unique and very appealing as the printing and mounting is done in-house. The photographs are hand printed and are available in limited edtions.

These photographs are works of art and are the perfect gift (or just indulge yourself and splash out!)

www.skyline.ie

Nest is one of my favourite shops in Kenmare. It has a great selection of gifts, homeware and childrens clothes, toys and knick knacks. The range is eclectic and has obviously been carefully chosen with an eye to design and quality. The name really appeals to me – I like the idea that this shop is for those creating a nest, but of course it’s also a clever play on the Irish name for Kenmare (Neidin) which means little nest! This is one shop that is well worth a visit if you are looking for something that’s a little bit special…

Nest
Shelbourne Street, Co. Kerry Kenmare

Phone: 064 41802

Kenmare Fair - Copyright P Zoeller 2009

I’m a big fan of his work and if you are looking for a gift for someone Leapfrog Art Supplies on Rock St (Off Main Street) 064-6640994 stocks a nice range of his framed photographs…

The Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare

Phone: 064 6648701

Website: CarnegieArtsKenmare.ie

Quills

Quills on Main Street Kenmare has a wide range of gifts and clothing. With everything from Irish sweaters to sheepskins, if you are looking for a present to take home or a memento from Ireland, Quills is a good bet and well worth a visit.

Phone: 064-41078

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

Bank of Ireland in Kenmare is located on the Square. The staff are friendly and helpful and they offer a full banking service including Foreign Exchange and there is an ATM located outside the bank.

Opening hours are generally 10.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday (but the open until 17.00 on Mondays)

Tel 064 – 41255

Fax 064 41289

Sort Code 90-57-31

Kenmare Market is a lively outdoors market held every Wednesday in Kenmare Town on the Square.

You’ll find a large food section with cheeses, olives, fresh fish, fresh breads and take away food, there are also plenty of antiques, bric a brac, books and tools…

The Allied Irish Bank (AIB) is on Main Street and has comprehensive banking services including Foreign Exchange and ATM on the Henry Street side of the building.

AIB Kenmare
9 Main Street
Kenmare
Co. Kerry

Phone: 064 41010, 064 41323
Fax: 064 41658
Sort Code: 936324

Opening Hours
Monday: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Tuesday Thursday Friday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Wednesday: 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.